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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

Arizona man sentenced for child sex assault in Silverton

Cody Saunders allowed to post bail during appeal, upsetting prosecutors and victim

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local 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

Judge declines to dismiss city’s lawsuit against Durango watchdog

Trial scheduled to begin Sept. 5 A 6th Judicial District judge ruled against Durango resident and self-styled watchdog John Simpson on Tuesday when she denied his request to dismiss a lawsui...

DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man sentenced for assault, escape from La Plata County Jail

Elias Buck’s prison terms to be served concurrently with federal case

DATE: Sep 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man sentenced for indecent exposure

Tyler Martinez, 31, received two years probation for illicit behavior at downtown business

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge rejects plea deal in Durango hit-and-run case

Agreement sought to give driver up to 90 days in jail after leaving scene of crash

DATE: Mar 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested in connection with sprinkling white powder on Durango buildings

Jason Morrison, 52, allegedly seen on video purchasing 10-pound bags of baking soda

DATE: Mar 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The end of a long road: 13 new citizens naturalized in Durango

Immigrants from Cambodia, Germany, Mexico and Russia gathered Thursday for a formal ceremony

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police investigate suspicious white powder spread around buildings

Courthouse and police station were closed Tuesday morning

DATE: Feb 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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