law and justice

Regional News

Do Trump’s immigration directives conflict with Colorado laws?

issue is whether federal executive orders override existing local and state statutes

January 23, 2025

Local News

Durango city attorney to defend councilor in ethics complaint

councilors say Melissa Youssef acted in official capacity, deserves representation

December 5, 2024

Local News

Nature’s legal advocate headquarters in Durango

Law Center a voice for environments around the world

November 1, 2024

Regional News

Amendment I: Should Colorado judges be able to deny bail to people charged with first-degree murder?

Measure is an effort to remedy an unintended consequence from when state’s death penalty was abolished in 2020

October 15, 2024

Courts and Crime

Update: Sheriff’s Office investigates DWI in DA Hatfield’s crash

Montezuma County DA involved in single-car crash near Farmington

September 5, 2024

Local News

At 84, Durango civil rights attorney Leonard Davies is still looking to make the justice system fair

Resident represented Black Panthers, migrant workers and other groups in freedom of speech and civil liberties cases

September 1, 2024

Regional News

Colorado, U.S. Department of Justice sue RealPage over alleged price-fixing scheme to drive up rent

federal lawsuit says RealPage controls as much as 80% of the national market for landlord revenue management software, giving it…

August 23, 2024

Local News

Durango bar retains liquor license after run-ins with the law

Co-owner and former manager at 8th Ave. Tavern removed from license

May 28, 2024

Local News

District attorney’s office begins reviewing all arrest, search warrant affidavits

seeks to better demonstrate probable cause, keep judges out of legal fray

May 6, 2024

Local News

Residents rally for unhoused at Buckley Park in Durango

held in conjunction with U.S. Supreme Court case to consider Eighth Amendment rights

April 25, 2024

Local News

La Plata County man sentenced to prison for manslaughter

Prosecutor and defense attorney clash over facts of the case

March 29, 2024

Local News

Jason Eley withdraws from 6th Judicial District attorney’s race

Murray now the lone candidate in primary election

March 19, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s public defenders say they need 230 more attorneys to provide effective counsel

Biggest factor driving need is a 4,500% increase in volume of evidence in the digital age

February 26, 2024

Local News

Durango Municipal Court order reinstates ability to arrest and hold those who repeatedly don’t show up for hearings

allows the city to enforce warrants for habitual hearing skippers

January 24, 2024

Local News

New Durango municipal judge wants specialty court for mental health, substance abuse issues

Margeson was sworn in Wednesday at City Hall

December 21, 2023

Thinking Green

LPEA Challenges Tri-State Contract

In its latest effort to gain control over the cost and generation sources of our local electric supplies, La Plata…

December 17, 2023

Local News

Mistrial declared in child sex assault trial

Prosecutors mum on whether they plan to refile charges against Durango man

October 19, 2023

Local News

Stephanie Morris Nissan employee denies forgery accusations

District Attorney’s office is reviewing investigation conducted by Durango Police Department

October 17, 2023

Local News

DA candidate Sean Murray says he is most experienced to lead office

Plata County prosecutor’s announcement means two people running for Democratic nomination

September 17, 2023

Local News

$2 million goes to Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute tribes from opioid settlements

‘It won’t have a huge impact, but it does help,’ Ute Mountain Ute tribal chairman says

September 8, 2023

Local News

Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders

Improved communication between prosecutors’ offices would help keep serious criminals off streets, says Jason Eley

August 6, 2023

Local News

Bail set for two La Plata County murder defendants following Colorado Supreme Court ruling

in law sparked statewide discussion about purpose of bond

July 28, 2023

Local News

Guilty verdict reached in city of Durango’s first municipal jury trial in 24 years

charged with having illegal structure on public property

June 23, 2023

Local News

Colorado attorney general praises The Hub in Durango as a model for therapeutic education

‘There are not enough programs like this’ says Phil Weiser

May 18, 2023