law and justice

Local News

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

‘It's amazing what they can do with just a pen or colored pencils’

March 21, 2022

Local News

Cortez man avoids jail time after attempted victim retaliation in Durango

Hernando Tsosie, 42, must serve three years with community corrections

March 18, 2022

Regional News

Colorado election deniers sued by civil rights groups over door-to-door ‘intimidation’

Canvassers reportedly wear badges, pretend to be associated with government and sometimes carry guns

March 15, 2022

Local News

Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds

SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado

March 14, 2022

Local News

Woman suspected of careless driving causing death faces bail bond violation

Virginia Cundiff placed in jail on $10,000 bail

March 12, 2022

Local News

Judge dismisses lawsuit against San Juan Basin Public Health

CJ’s Diner challenged state and local health orders

March 1, 2022

Local News

Durango business owner pleads guilty for hidden camera

Bigall agrees to four counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

January 29, 2022

Local News

Trial seeking damages from Durango railroad for 416 Fire pushed back

than 30 property owners and businesses accuse D&SNG of disregarding known risk

January 25, 2022

Local News

What is La Plata County Jail doing to prevent more escapes?

Sheriff’s Office says tougher protocols, a new fence and an updated surveillance system will help

January 24, 2022

Local News

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

time frame given for when it will be installed

January 14, 2022

Local News

Trial set for May in federal lawsuit accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire

to determine if D&SNG and its parent company are on the hook for millions in firefighting costs

January 3, 2022

Local News

Towaoc man sentenced to 20 years in child sex cases

Assaults occurred between 2006 and 2008

October 7, 2021

Regional News

Biden nominates Cole Finegan to be next top federal prosecutor in Colorado

Finegan is a known quantity in Colorado’s Democratic political circles

September 28, 2021

Regional News

Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Legislation includes reducing court fees and penalties for failure to pay

July 7, 2021

Local News

Colorado attorney general says rule of law under attack, calls for unity during Durango visit

Weiser seeking second term as state’s top legal adviser

July 4, 2021

Local News

Jury trials remain rare despite COVID-19 vaccine

sent home Tuesday after one notifies court of COVID-19 exposure

May 19, 2021

Local News

Durango police move toward reforming mental health response

Department says pilot program with Axis Health System could launch in January

October 21, 2020

Local News

After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington?

community leader says town has moved from ‘D’ to ‘B minus’

October 17, 2020

Local News

Ignacio police offer an inside look at de-escalation training

It’s a chose-your-own-adventure simulation with laser guns

October 15, 2020

Local News

Durango Police Department takes action on community outreach

Brammer prioritizes seeking out unheard voices

October 12, 2020

Local News

Redwine’s defense attorneys try – and fail – again to delay upcoming trial

defender says it’s ‘very dangerous’ to hold trial amid pandemic

October 8, 2020

Local News

DA’s Office disqualified from prosecuting Bayfield child sex assault case

says Christian Champagne broke policy after being told to stay out of case

September 30, 2020

Local News

Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County

law enforcement gives nod to some changes, conflicted about others

September 30, 2020

Local News

Durango weighs culturally appropriate names for Horse Gulch trails

Community Relations Commission aims to create inclusive process

September 27, 2020