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Reid Stewart, who seeks even playing field, is sworn in as La Plata County Court judge

‘I don't take myself very seriously, but I take the process very seriously’

February 25, 2023

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Anthony Baca, hoping to reduce recidivism, sworn in as district court judge

Durango man says he’s always been interested in human rights issues

January 18, 2023

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Former La Plata County judge talks gender bias, mistakes and silver linings

Woods was removed by voters in November after serving two years on the bench

January 18, 2023

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Ousted La Plata County judge explains her judicial philosophy, battle against public perception

chose not to retain Woods Nov. 8 by a narrow margin

January 15, 2023

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Often skipped vote for judges could make all the difference

Plata County voters have the option to retain or dismiss two judges in November

October 20, 2022

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Colorado attorney general discusses broadband, water shortages at student forum

Lewis College students also bring up Colorado’s housing crisis

October 18, 2022

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Colorado attorney general candidates disagree about why crime is rising

Incumbent Democrat Phil Weiser is facing a challenge from Republican Arapahoe County District Attorney John Kellner

October 3, 2022

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Durango prosecutor seeks to reduce time it takes to resolve criminal cases

dashboard allows public to view local judicial trends

September 23, 2022

Regional News

Colorado public defenders launch union drive over workloads

Scott Ostrem, center, who was charged with killing three people at a crowded suburban Denver Walmart, sits with his public…

September 2, 2022

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New data dashboard will provide comprehensive look at criminal justice in La Plata County

Project provides a tool to dissect numbers behind racial and ethnic disparities

August 12, 2022

Regional News

Colorado man arrested for threatening members of Congress

Indictment lists initials of three congressional members

August 8, 2022

Regional News

Colorado attorney general candidates debate public safety, role of office in first exchange

Democratic incumbent Phil Weiser is being challenged by Republican John Kellner for job as top law enforcement official in the…

August 4, 2022

Regional News

Republican recount candidates, in second lawsuit, want Denver judge to halt process

wants El Paso County to hand over records to secretary of state

August 3, 2022

Regional News

San Luis Valley district attorney resigns, Colorado attorney general steps in

GOP chairwoman argues Phil Weiser not eligible for role

July 14, 2022

Regional News

Colorado funeral home owner pleads guilty in body sales case

Hess faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison

July 6, 2022

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Bayfield man gets five years in prison for violent crime spree

James ordered to pay $160,000 in restitution

June 16, 2022

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Court finds sufficient evidence to advance felony charge in fatal car crash

Ignacio woman held on $50,000 cash-only bail

June 14, 2022

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La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate

June 7, 2022

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Former employee sues health care provider at La Plata County Jail

Southern Health Partners allegedly violated Colorado’s whistleblower law

June 6, 2022

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Protesters gather at Buckley Park for march supporting abortion rights

Durango high schoolers organize rally to match nationwide movement

May 15, 2022

Regional News

100 bills debated at the Colorado Legislature this year that you should know about

Roughly 650 pieces of legislation were introduced this year at the Capitol

May 12, 2022

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Durango’s chief of police calls for greater legal tools to address fentanyl

Colorado legislation would increase penalties, but some say that won’t prevent overdose deaths

April 20, 2022

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D&SNG to settle civil lawsuit filed by local landowners, businesses

Details have yet to be released as sides finalize agreement

March 23, 2022

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Durango resident Kim Shropshire sworn in as 6th Judicial District judge

judge brings experience in civil law with emphasis on issues related to poverty

March 22, 2022