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Court text reminders would become automatic under proposed state law

Bill sponsors hope a simple text message might improve appearance rates

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawsuit seeks to block Mesa County clerk from overseeing 2022 election

Colorado secretary of state says she wants to ensure ‘voters have the elections they deserve’

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango man sentenced to 24 years in prison for witness tampering in domestic violence case

Christopher Clark says he will appeal jury conviction

DATE: Jan 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

District judge effectively removes lower court judge from setting bail in felony-level cases

Anne Woods faced criticism for releasing criminal defendants on low bond amounts

DATE: Jan 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trial set for May in federal lawsuit accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire

Jury to determine if D&SNG and its parent company are on the hook for millions in firefighting costs

DATE: Jan 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

DATE: Jan 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman sentenced to two years’ probation for assault

Keesha Marie McCoy was arrested on suspicion of strangling her boyfriend

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health

Owner launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

6th Judicial District judge in Southwest Colorado submits resignation

William Herringer has served on bench since 2013

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury trials to resume next month in La Plata County

Judge cites decrease in COVID-19 cases, increase in vaccination rate

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man sentenced to prison for head-on crash causing serious injuries south of Durango

Michael Snook drove wrong way on U.S. Highway 550 while intoxicated

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prosecutors file criminal charges against bail bondsman who shot Durango fugitive

Clint Simmons told police he accidentally fired his gun

DATE: Dec 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News