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After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare

After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare

FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions

Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care

Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care

Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns

Amendment I: Should Colorado judges be able to deny bail to people charged with first-degree murder?

Amendment I: Should Colorado judges be able to deny bail to people charged with first-degree murder?

Measure is an effort to remedy an unintended consequence from when state’s death penalty was abolished in 2020

October 15, 2024

Here’s what the Colorado Legislature did for criminal justice reform during 2024 session

Here’s what the Colorado Legislature did for criminal justice reform during 2024 session

The Colorado state Capitol in Denver, seen here on Jan. 9, 2023. The Colorado Legislature approved a variety of bills…

Colorado’s public defenders say they need 230 more attorneys to provide effective counsel

Colorado’s public defenders say they need 230 more attorneys to provide effective counsel

Biggest factor driving need is a 4,500% increase in volume of evidence in the digital age

February 26, 2024

Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says

Anthony Baca, hoping to reduce recidivism, sworn in as district court judge

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

Protesters gather at Buckley Park for march supporting abortion rights

Protesters gather at Buckley Park for march supporting abortion rights

Durango high schoolers organize rally to match nationwide movement

Colorado lawmakers cut back jail oversight bill after outcry from sheriffs

Colorado lawmakers cut back jail oversight bill after outcry from sheriffs

Measure instead seeks to form a commission to study possible reforms

Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Legislation includes reducing court fees and penalties for failure to pay

After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington?

After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington?

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

October 16, 2020

Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County

Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County

law enforcement gives nod to some changes, conflicted about others

September 30, 2020

Black Lives Matter shrine in Durango can stay with a permit

Black Lives Matter shrine in Durango can stay with a permit

Council acknowledges decision may prompt other displays of free speech

September 4, 2020

Is government response to health crisis causing irreversible damage to civil liberties?

Is government response to health crisis causing irreversible damage to civil liberties?

American ideals clash with efforts to contain coronavirus

Arizona driver who dragged dog to death is sentenced

Arizona driver who dragged dog to death is sentenced

41-year-old admits to dragging dog behind truck while intoxicated

February 14, 2020

Durango man to be resentenced for 2017 sexual assault

Durango man to be resentenced for 2017 sexual assault

being reviewed in light of new evidence, Colorado Supreme Court decision

January 24, 2020

State seeks suggestions for DeNier property

State seeks suggestions for DeNier property

Officials plan community engagement in 2020

December 22, 2019

Durango woman who ran over cousin sentenced to prison

Durango woman who ran over cousin sentenced to prison

Katrina Baker, 28, blames alcohol for bad decisions

December 20, 2019

Final defendant sentenced in large-scale animal abuse case

Final defendant sentenced in large-scale animal abuse case

calls living conditions ‘deplorable’

December 12, 2019

Justice for Dylan Redwine: seven years and waiting

Justice for Dylan Redwine: seven years and waiting

Redwine, accused of killing his 13-year-old son, set for April trial

November 21, 2019

Durango man to face judgment for 2018 assault

Durango man to face judgment for 2018 assault

37-year-old spent months in mental health facility since alleged attack

September 4, 2019

Roofer who scammed dozens sentenced to prison

Roofer who scammed dozens sentenced to prison

Junction man stole more than $250,000 from unsuspecting customers

August 23, 2019

Aztec man charged after chase, crash into sheriff’s vehicle

Aztec man charged after chase, crash into sheriff’s vehicle

Anderson faces up to 12 years in prison

August 22, 2019

Bayfield man pleads guilty to shooting, killing neighbor’s dog

Bayfield man pleads guilty to shooting, killing neighbor’s dog

Bailey, a 5-year-old Great Dane, was running loose

August 16, 2019