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Richard Schmittel sworn in as new La Plata County Court judge

New judge was appointed by Colorado Lt. Gov. and will serve the people

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

District Judge Suzanne Carlson to retire after 13 years on bench in Durango

6th Judicial District Nominating Commission to interview applicants Aug. 4; position to be filled by Oct. 1

DATE: Jun 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former La Plata County prosecutor returns as judge

Fort Lewis graduate, now a Westminster attorney, appointed to bench

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seven apply for new judgeship in La Plata County

Public comments accepted by email through Monday

DATE: May 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump signals for Department of Justice to try and free Tina Peters

‘Tina is an innocent Political Prisoner being horribly and unjustly punished,’ he wrote

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

About 250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado fights Trump administration’s bid to help imprisoned loyalist Tina Peters

U.S. Justice Department requested former elections clerk be freed while she appeals

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Southwest Colorado DA backs social media bill that Polis may veto

‘We want to get predators off the platforms,’ District Attorney Sean Murray says

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Western Slope judge warns ICE to stop civil immigration actions in courthouses

Workers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been a steady presence

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New judgeship created for overworked La Plata County Court

$190K position aims to ease burdensome caseload

DATE: Apr 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder

Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trial begins for Durango man defending himself on felony assault charge

Jason Morrison is accused of using van to hit laundromat owner

DATE: Jan 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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