Two local district court judges will continue to serve in their positions after voters overwhelming chose to retain them.
In Colorado, elected officials appoint judges, but voters decide if they retain their seat after terms expire.
Judges are reviewed by judicial commissions made up of attorneys and non-attorneys.
If they meet “performance standards,” they are recommended for retention.
This year, Judge Suzanne Fairchild Carlson and Judge Todd Parker Norvell were up for retention.
Residents in the 6th Judicial District, which includes Archuleta, La Plata and San Juan counties were eligible to vote.
As of 9:45 p.m., 72% of ballots cast were in favor of retaining Carlson.
For Norvell, 79% of ballots were in favor of retention.
jromeo@durangoherald.com
