Lawyer

6th Judicial District

Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

presided over several notable trials, is lauded for applying law evenly

January 11, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Lawyers rally at La Plata County Courthouse to defend Constitution, rule of law

250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’

May 1, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Nature’s legal advocate headquarters in Durango

Law Center a voice for environments around the world

November 1, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Nearly half of Colorado counties have 10 or fewer attorneys. A new grant aims to expand legal access for Coloradans

Train tracks snake into the distance near Alamosa in the San Luis Valley on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (Hart Van…

December 20, 2023 • Elaine Tassy — Colorado Public Radio

Durango

Durango City Council blocks Bosmans from executive session about open records lawsuit

made to ‘maintain attorney-client privilege’

December 20, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Court rules legal fees sought by Durango resident John Simpson, his attorney are ‘overstated’

pursuing an appeal with results expected in January

December 10, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Employment

La Plata County settles with former deputy county manager over ageism claims

Segrest sought over $650,000, settled for $36,000 plus attorney’s fees

October 27, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

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 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

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 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

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 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Interim attorney advises Durango City Council on a new open records dispute

Councilors reject request to release executive session audio

January 12, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Civil

Durango City Council settles open records lawsuit

Attorney nets $3,250 from agreement

December 7, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Durango business owners hit by predatory lawsuits

Sixteen federal complaints filed by single plaintiff in ruse that’s become old hat to attorneys

November 18, 2022 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango city attorney resigns, effective immediately

Councilors schedule executive session to discuss interim and long-term replacements

October 20, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado state officials

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 • Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline

6th Judicial District

La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate

June 7, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Former employee sues health care provider at La Plata County Jail

Southern Health Partners allegedly violated Colorado’s whistleblower law

June 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

416 Fire

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

Details have yet to be released as sides finalize agreement

March 23, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Judge dismisses lawsuit against San Juan Basin Public Health

CJ’s Diner challenged state and local health orders

March 1, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Computer crime

Durango business owner pleads guilty for hidden camera

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

January 29, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

416 Fire

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer