District judge effectively removes lower court judge from setting bail in felony-level cases Anne Woods faced criticism for releasing criminal defendants on low bond amounts January 6, 2022
Trial set for May in federal lawsuit accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire Jury to determine if D&SNG and its parent company are on the hook for millions in firefighting costs January 3, 2022
Durango woman sentenced to two years’ probation for assault Keesha Marie McCoy was arrested on suspicion of strangling her boyfriend December 17, 2021
CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health Owner launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates December 16, 2021
6th Judicial District judge in Southwest Colorado submits resignation William Herringer has served on bench since 2013 December 11, 2021
Jury finds Patriots leader Simmons not guilty in harassment trial District attorney’s office plans to appeal, citing judge’s remarks December 11, 2021
Man sentenced to prison for head-on crash causing serious injuries south of Durango Michael Snook drove wrong way on U.S. Highway 550 while intoxicated December 10, 2021
Politics and Constitution color Montezuma County Patriot’s harassment trial Three witnesses called to stand; Patriots organizer Sherry Simmons to testify Friday morning December 10, 2021
District attorney’s office files charges against bail bondsman who shot wanted Durango man Clint Simmons previously was not arrested after telling police he accidentally fired his gun in September altercation December 8, 2021
La Plata County driver who hit, killed professional cyclist gets prison Family travels from Germany for Friday’s sentencing hearing December 4, 2021
Cortez gets new municipal court judge Beth Padilla wants to bring a new perspective to court December 1, 2021
Fort Lewis College professor found guilty of arson sentenced to prison Judge: ‘I have concerns about him remaining in the community’ November 18, 2021
Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties October 28, 2021
Fort Lewis College professor found guilty of arson has sentencing continued Defense given time to screen Bradley Clark for community corrections program October 28, 2021
VIDEO: Watch the sentencing hearing for Mark Redwine Mark Redwine’s trial was rescheduled for Jan. 25, but concerns were raised Friday about whether the COVID-19 pandemic will further… October 8, 2021
Family, friends of Dylan Redwine express mix of relief, sadness Boy’s murder had lasting impact on childhood friends, Bayfield community October 8, 2021
Dylan Redwine’s family appreciative of prison sentence, but feeling fatigued Boy’s mother and older brother find some version of justice after nine-year investigation October 8, 2021
Colorado father sentenced to prison for killing 13-year-old son, Dylan Redwine Mark Redwine, 60, was found guilty of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death October 8, 2021
Ax-wielding man sentenced for felony assault in Durango Judge opts for probation rather than five-year prison term September 25, 2021
Man suspected of animal abuse, jail escape foregoes sentencing hearing Barrett-Lesko pleaded guilty to felony burglary, possession of burglary tools September 25, 2021
Mesa County clerk fights to keep her job in new court filing Embattled election official says her removal was an overreach by Colorado secretary of state September 20, 2021
Are jury questions useful during trials? Foreman in Redwine case thinks so Jurors have been allowed to question witnesses since 2004 in Colorado September 7, 2021
Durango man spared jail time over road rage with cyclist Joshua David Angle followed cyclist to workplace after threatening him September 2, 2021
Professor found guilty of setting fire to chip aisle in Durango grocery store Bradley Clark faces probation or up to six years in prison August 28, 2021
