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Tina Peters found not guilty of assaulting inmate in January scuffle

Tina Peters found not guilty of assaulting inmate in January scuffle

footage shows former county clerk grabbing toward another inmate's neck

Colorado bill would make sure people leaving prison would get $100, ID documents

Colorado bill would make sure people leaving prison would get $100, ID documents

Reentry resources meant to ensure successful return to society

Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails

Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails

legislation comes amid former La Plata County jail commander’s invasion of privacy case

February 10, 2026

Colorado clemencies include a public defender and many community volunteers

Colorado clemencies include a public defender and many community volunteers

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes a point during a news conference after unveiling his balanced state budget proposal for fiscal…

December 21, 2024

Colorado could become a national model for housing transgender women in prison

Colorado could become a national model for housing transgender women in prison

The guard tower stands near the Colorado Department of Corrections Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020,…

Colorado could pay $3,000 to thousands of people leaving prison – if they stick to the program

Colorado could pay $3,000 to thousands of people leaving prison – if they stick to the program

Demetrius Somerville was a recent recipient of a privately funded grant of $3,000 for people leaving incarceration. He spoke at…

January 30, 2024

Colorado becomes one of the first to employ an incarcerated professor

Colorado becomes one of the first to employ an incarcerated professor

David Carrillo, pictured here at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, is the first incarcerated person in Colorado to teach a…

January 5, 2024

Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

suffered traumatic brain injury, broken jaw

September 28, 2023

Colorado Legislature approves bill to gradually reduce cost of prison phone calls

Colorado Legislature approves bill to gradually reduce cost of prison phone calls

Supporters say inmates should maintain communication with support systems

Colorado inmate fire crew slashes brush in La Plata County

Colorado inmate fire crew slashes brush in La Plata County

grant means crew will conduct mitigation along 83 miles of area roads

January 23, 2023

Four men sentenced to prison for illegal drug distribution in Southwest Colorado

Four men sentenced to prison for illegal drug distribution in Southwest Colorado

Punishments ranged from 2½ to 10 years

Man accused of burglary, jail escape and animal abuse sentenced to prison

Man accused of burglary, jail escape and animal abuse sentenced to prison

Barrett-Lesko was refused entry into a community corrections program

Woman alleges medical neglect at San Juan County jail

Woman alleges medical neglect at San Juan County jail

Private company hired by jail has been sued nearly 1,400 times for similar problems

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 backs crime-prevention package amid scrutiny from Republicans, some police groups

Polis backs crime-prevention package amid scrutiny from Republicans, some police groups

safety plan includes more than $113 million in funding

February 10, 2022

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

time frame given for when it will be installed

January 14, 2022

Another potential delay to Colorado’s redistricting process? Counting prisoners.

Another potential delay to Colorado’s redistricting process? Counting prisoners.

law prevents counties with prison-inflated populations from gaining political representation

Colorado courts may be forced to hold bond hearings within 48 hours of arrests

Colorado courts may be forced to hold bond hearings within 48 hours of arrests

Proposed law comes with added costs, but proponents say it’s necessary

San Juan County announces new COVID-19 cases among offices, detention center

San Juan County announces new COVID-19 cases among offices, detention center

reports 56 detainees with virus

December 15, 2020

Durango burglar chooses prison over halfway house

Durango burglar chooses prison over halfway house

Nolan went on trespassing spree in summer 2019

December 11, 2020

Durango man accused of New Mexico murder is sentenced in La Plata County

Durango man accused of New Mexico murder is sentenced in La Plata County

Michael Iain Greer, 28, will serve three years in prison

What to watch at the Colorado Capitol in 2020

What to watch at the Colorado Capitol in 2020

debates over health care, justice, guns and roads lie ahead

January 7, 2020

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

Polis calls for re-opening Cañon City prison as back-up to reform measures

Polis calls for re-opening Cañon City prison as back-up to reform measures

is to make facility an intake center to help expand treatment

February 1, 2019