San Juan County Colorado

Broken treaties with the Utes paved the way for Colorado’s 1870s San Juan silver rush

Broken treaties with the Utes paved the way for Colorado’s 1870s San Juan silver rush

Thousands flocked to boomtowns like Ouray and Silverton as Colorado neared statehood

February 3, 2026 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

Archuleta County

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

County officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

January 6, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Cause of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

December 15, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

6th Judicial District

Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

Gov. Jared Polis has until Dec. 17 to appoint positions

December 3, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

6th Judicial District

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

Public commenting period open through Friday

November 27, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Polis appoints judges to 6th Judicial District, Archuleta County courts

6th Judicial District

Polis appoints judges to 6th Judicial District, Archuleta County courts

Appointments create new vacancies in La Plata, San Juan county courts

November 4, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Republican to challenge Katie Stewart for Colorado House District 59 seat

Archuleta County

Republican to challenge Katie Stewart for Colorado House District 59 seat

After 35 years in La Plata County, Naomi Riess is ready to take her community involvement to the next level

September 26, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Two finalists named to fill 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Archuleta County

Two finalists named to fill 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Gov. Polis to select appointee by Aug. 15

August 8, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer