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Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

He presided over several notable trials, is lauded for applying law evenly

DATE: Jan 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

Ethics complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

Can the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Here's what's in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a...

DATE: Nov 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Residents file lawsuit in response to La Plata Electric Association’s exit from Tri-State

Plaintiffs say co-op violated bylaws by failing to seek voter approval

DATE: Oct 7, 2025 | CATEGORY:

Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial

City files for temporary protection order for eight employees

DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado attorney general weighs in on Trump lawsuits, governor’s race and rural-urban politics

Phil Weiser says he’s a fighter, and that’s what state needs

DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Second class-action lawsuit filed against former La Plata County Jail commander

18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies

DATE: Sep 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police officer resigns after being linked to New Mexico DWI scandal

Daniel Carr completed training in May, resigned on Wednesday

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

How do we talk about harm?

Group is facilitating restorative justice practices to reshape what conflict resolution looks like in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Jun 11, 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

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Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday