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Judge blocks Polis from ordering certain state workers to hand over employment info to ICE

Court stopped short of prohibiting the governor from finding another way to comply with federal subpoena

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

District Judge Suzanne Carlson to retire after 13 years on bench in Durango

6th Judicial District Nominating Commission to interview applicants Aug. 4; position to be filled by Oct. 1

DATE: Jun 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Election conspiracy theorist sticks by false 2020 claims in defamation trial

DENVER – One of the nation's most prominent election conspiracy theorists, MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, stuck by his false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen while testi...

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Third defendant in rock-throwing death sentenced

A jury found Joseph Koenig guilty on 19 counts, including first-degree murder

DATE: Jun 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado attorney general says Trump administration cannot free Tina Peters

Trump referred to former elections clerk as a hostage being held for political reasons

DATE: May 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County woman sentenced to jail for vehicular assault

Inez Jernberg-Feely, 46, was driving under the influence when she hit and injured a motorcyclist

DATE: May 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawyers rally at La Plata County Courthouse to defend Constitution, rule of law

About 250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New judgeship created for overworked La Plata County Court

$190K position aims to ease burdensome caseload

DATE: Apr 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plea hearing for Cortez theft suspect rescheduled

Rayah Chowen arrested on suspicion of theft, identity theft, contributing to the delinquency of a minor

DATE: Mar 20, 2025 | CATEGORY:

Judge permanently orders landowners to keep Pecos clear in state stream access lawsuit

2022 ruling found the public has the constitutional right to access streams for paddling, fishing and wading

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Prosecutors to retry Ignacio cold case that resulted in hung jury last month

David Hendren, 39, accused of shooting, killing Larry Fuller

DATE: Mar 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump Justice Department to ‘review’ prosecution of Tina Peters

A jury convicted the Mesa County clerk and Colorado election conspiracy theorist in August

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.