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Durango man faces up to six years in prison for alleged 2017 sex assault

James Zink, 21, pleaded guilty to felony menacing

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Redwine’s defense attorneys try – and fail – again to delay upcoming trial

Public defender says it’s ‘very dangerous’ to hold trial amid pandemic

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge rules October trial for Mark Redwine remains a go

Defense attorney sought postponement

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Supreme Court will hear La Plata County, CDPHE lawsuit

County seeks attorney fees, possibly precedent-setting ruling on retroactive health orders

DATE: Oct 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

DA’s Office disqualified from prosecuting Bayfield child sex assault case

Judge says Christian Champagne broke policy after being told to stay out of case

DATE: Sep 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

For 25 years, Carol Little has helped victims of crime

‘It’s her body of work over time, that’s what is so impressive,’ district attorney says

DATE: Sep 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mother of Dylan Redwine pushed new law now used in high-profile crimes

Tampering with a deceased body went from misdemeanor to felony

DATE: Sep 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis selects new La Plata County judge

Anne Woods, 33, has served as local public defender for 5 years

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico man receives 3 years’ probation for fatal Hwy. 160 crash

Authorities say Donald Mills, 31, should have been driving slower

DATE: Sep 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis to choose new judge for Dolores County

Judge Boyd is retiring after 15 years on the bench

DATE: Sep 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested for attempted sex assault on a child is sentenced

Judge opts for eight years in community corrections

DATE: Sep 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three finalists named to fill La Plata County judge vacancy

Polis to select appointee by Sept. 11

DATE: Aug 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon