Durango man faces up to six years in prison for alleged 2017 sex assault James Zink, 21, pleaded guilty to felony menacing October 9, 2020
Redwine’s defense attorneys try – and fail – again to delay upcoming trial Public defender says ‘very dangerous’ to hold trial amid pandemic October 8, 2020
Judge rules October trial for Mark Redwine remains a go Defense attorney sought postponement October 2, 2020
DA’s Office disqualified from prosecuting Bayfield child sex assault case Judge says Christian Champagne broke policy after being told to stay out of case October 1, 2020
Colorado Supreme Court will hear La Plata County, CDPHE lawsuit County seeks attorney fees, possibly precedent-setting ruling on retroactive health orders September 28, 2020
Mother of Dylan Redwine pushed new law now used in high-profile crimes Tampering with a deceased body went from misdemeanor to felony September 18, 2020
Gov. Polis selects new La Plata County judge Anne Woods, 33, has served as local public defender for 5 years September 11, 2020
New Mexico man receives 3 years’ probation for fatal Hwy. 160 crash Authorities say Donald Mills, 31, should have been driving slower September 10, 2020
Gov. Polis to choose new judge for Dolores County Judge Boyd is retiring after 15 years on the bench September 3, 2020
Second mistrial declared in Bayfield child sex assault case Jury deadlocked over decision whether to convict August 26, 2020
La Plata County couple convicted of animal cruelty suspected of probation violation Authorities say Elizabeth and Jeffery Jackson had animals on their property August 17, 2020
Man shot by Southern Ute police has lawsuit dismissed by appeals court Anthony Martinez said officers failed to identify themselves, used unlawful tactics July 20, 2020
Judge denies request to move City Market arson trial out of Durango Bradley Clark suspected of setting fire to chip aisle July 9, 2020
Trial delayed again for father suspected of killing Dylan Redwine State banned jury trials until Aug. 3 over coronavirus concerns June 23, 2020
Durango man sentenced for harassment and domestic violence James Mackay given one year probation June 23, 2020
Aztec man who followed women in Bayfield, Durango is sentenced Eli Garcia pleaded guilty to harassment; given one year probation June 19, 2020
Speedy trials or pandemic protections? Colorado faces a court logjam Thousands of proceedings have piled since jury trials were halted May 26, 2020
Arson case against Fort Lewis College professor to move forward Colorado Supreme Court rules evidence previously suppressed can be used May 12, 2020
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, is domestic violence on the rise? People who need support can still access services April 18, 2020
San Juan College, businesses partner to create protective equipment 130 face shields provided to frontline workers April 17, 2020
Coronavirus crisis deepens on Navajo Nation Tribe says curfew is needed to limit spread April 16, 2020
San Juan County, N.M., first responders under quarantine Two firefighters were exposed to COVID-19 patient during service call April 16, 2020
Man who led law enforcement on chase, hit deputy’s vehicle, is sentenced Wade Anderson was facing six years in prison April 15, 2020
San Juan Regional Medical Center announces furloughs Senior leadership takes pay cut to help hospital save costs April 14, 2020
