Man who killed Durango firefighter in DUI crash sentenced to prison Accomplice who mislead investigators to serve 90 days in jail July 21, 2023
Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, assault for DUI crash southwest of Durango Jobe, 36, ran into a tree while driving 110 mph June 22, 2023
New details of 2009 Ignacio cold case come to light Suspect allegedly mistook victim for another man June 8, 2023
Man sentenced to 12 years prison for ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Durango Smith pleaded guilty to second degree assault May 25, 2023
Farmington woman accused of embezzling nearly $27,000 from Durango dentist office office manager charged with theft after unverified charges, falsified cash deposits discovered May 19, 2023
Wheels of justice grind slowly for several pending La Plata County court cases Multiple high-profile criminal acts have yet to be adjudicated April 27, 2023
Men involved in hit-and-run death of Durango firefighter plead guilty Lorenzo Jones and Tremon Rice were speeding on Florida Road at time of crash April 20, 2023
Durango man sentenced for hitting man with his car Kruse will serve three years at halfway house in Durango March 31, 2023
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
Durango railroad receives second chance in Rockwood Station lawsuit Plata County cannot regulate train’s operation, but Public Utilities Commission can January 17, 2023
Newly named county court judge will instead serve on District Court bench in Durango Anthony Baca applied for two positions; Polis apparently liked him for both January 6, 2023
New judge chosen for La Plata County Court Governor appoints Anthony Baca to fill the vacancy on the 6th Judicial District bench left by the departure of Anne… December 29, 2022
Three nominees named to fill La Plata County Court judge vacancy submitted to Gov. Jared Polis, who will have 15 days to name replacement for former judge Anne Woods December 12, 2022
11 candidates apply for judgeship in 6th Judicial District Position is being vacated by Todd Norvell, who was appointed to bench in 2017 December 7, 2022
Ignacio man accused of killing woman to face first-degree murder charge of victim Raeanna ‘Nikki’ Burch-Woodhull vows to see justice served December 6, 2022
Bayfield man who killed three dogs and burned their bodies sentenced to jail earlier plea agreement calling for no jail time was rejected December 6, 2022
Farmington man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault Terrell Hardy is free on $50,000 bail August 25, 2022
Court finds sufficient evidence to advance felony charge in fatal car crash Ignacio woman held on $50,000 cash-only bail June 14, 2022
La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate June 7, 2022
Man who threatened gun violence toward Fort Lewis College is sentenced Hannan posted Snapchat video as part of a prank April 27, 2022
Murder trial begins for Ignacio man suspected of strangling, shooting wife Mathews accused of killing Rachel Ream on New Year’s Eve 2020 April 16, 2022
D&SNG to settle civil lawsuit filed by local landowners, businesses Details have yet to be released as sides finalize agreement March 22, 2022
Gov. Polis names Durango woman to serve as next district court judge Shropshire, 53, has extensive civil law experience working with low-income individuals March 3, 2022
Judge dismisses lawsuit against San Juan Basin Public Health CJ’s Diner challenged state and local health orders March 1, 2022
