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Charges filed against Fort Lewis College student in connection with murder-for-hire plot

Student faces felony, misdemeanor counts for alleged scheme against teammate

City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records

Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge

Mammoth amount of police bodycam footage becoming a headache for prosecutors

Mandatory equipment boosts transparency but creates growing workload for prosecutors, public defenders

Doug Reynolds sworn in as La Plata County Court judge

Litigants may not always agree with decisions, but they should feel heard, he says

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

Court says alleged stabbing, threat against mother show deliberation

Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

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

What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

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

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

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

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

Opening statements made in Durango motel homicide trial

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

Jury selection begins for Durango man accused in motel shooting death

Suspect faces life in prison for first-degree murder charge