6th Judicial District - The Durango Herald

Durango teen charged in brother’s death to be tried as adult

Court says alleged stabbing, threat against mother show deliberation

DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

DATE: Jan 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

From wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Opening statements made in Durango motel homicide trial

Defense says killing was justified because of trespassing; prosecution says defendant eliminated a romantic rival

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury selection begins for Durango man accused in motel shooting death

Suspect faces life in prison for first-degree murder charge

DATE: Dec 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

Gov. Jared Polis has until Dec. 17 to appoint positions

DATE: Dec 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

Public commenting period open through Friday

DATE: Nov 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis appoints judges to 6th Judicial District, Archuleta County courts

Appointments create new vacancies in La Plata, San Juan county courts

DATE: Nov 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kim Shropshire to serve as Colorado 6th Judicial District chief judge

Three finalists in running for judgeship

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

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