law and justice

Local News

Top prosecutor says he’ll focus on restorative justice, racial inequality

Christian Champagne running unopposed for second term as district attorney in the 6th Judicial District

September 25, 2020

Local News

For 25 years, Carol Little has helped victims of crime

‘It’s her body of work over time, that’s what is so impressive,’ district attorney says

September 21, 2020

Local News

Enforcement stalls against Ignacio grocer accused of ignoring COVID-19 rules

Farmers Fresh Market doesn’t require face coverings upon entering store

September 17, 2020

Local News

Former employee sues Los Pinos Fire in Ignacio for discrimination

to be tried in federal court

September 11, 2020

Local News

Former Southern Ute executive pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges

Walton scheduled for trial later this year

September 10, 2020

Local News

Former Southern Ute executive pleads not guilty to child sex abuse charges

Walton scheduled for trial later this year

September 10, 2020

Local News

Southern Ute tribe pursues justice with help from federal grant

supports expanding ability to prosecute offenders

September 9, 2020

Local News

Former Southern Ute executive charged with sex abuse of a child

Walton indicted on multiple counts

September 5, 2020

Local News

Black Lives Matter shrine in Durango can stay with a permit

Council acknowledges decision may prompt other displays of free speech

September 2, 2020

Local News

Pagosa Springs man accused of child sex assault to face third trial

previous trials resulted in hung juries

September 1, 2020

Local News

Three finalists named to fill La Plata County judge vacancy

to select appointee by Sept. 11

August 28, 2020

Local News

Second mistrial declared in Bayfield child sex assault case

deadlocked over decision whether to convict

August 26, 2020

Local News

Durango police officers quit over accountability law

legislation increases liability for on-duty missteps

July 24, 2020

Local News

Man arrested on suspicion of car theft, attempted homicide

Durango police say Rudy Eric Talk dragged woman behind vehicle

July 22, 2020

Local News

Police detain group in Gallup suspected of Durango crime spree

Thieves targeted 10 victims Tuesday night into Wednesday morning

June 25, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

Actor Danny Masterson, known for his roles in “That ‘70s Show” and “The Ranch,” has been charged with raping three…

June 17, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office looks for illegal homeless camps

opening of official campsite, people told to move to Purple Cliffs

June 1, 2020

Local News

Lawyer finds his niche as government watchdog

Roane has filed several lawsuits over supposed open record violations

June 1, 2020

Local News

Speedy trials or pandemic protections? Colorado faces a court logjam

Thousands of proceedings pile up with halt of jury trials

May 31, 2020

Local News

How quarantine affected crime in Colorado

Statistics and anecdotal evidence suggest that targets shifted with the closures

May 31, 2020

Local News

Hundreds gather in Durango to protest police violence

‘We’re done with it’

May 30, 2020

Local News

Durango vigil, march planned in response to George Floyd’s death

chief emphasizes life-first training

May 29, 2020

Local News

Man who assaulted sheriff’s deputy north of Durango sentenced

convicted William Cline on four counts

May 29, 2020

Local News

Two men wanted for shooting at law enforcement in Four Corners

says they could be somewhere in Four Corners

May 1, 2020