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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

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

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

Three finalists in running for judgeship

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Archuleta County, Colorado 6th Judicial District looking to fill judge vacancies

Judicial nominating committee will meet in Durango on Oct. 15 to consider candidates

DATE: Oct 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six apply for 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Public comments accepted by email through Wednesday

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Court officials address reports of ICE in courthouse

‘There was no interaction with anybody other than ... normal course of business’

DATE: Jul 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hermosa man arrested on suspicion of shooting his longtime girlfriend

Suspect says gunshot was accidental, self-inflicted

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Richard Schmittel sworn in as new La Plata County Court judge

New judge was appointed by Colorado Lt. Gov. and will serve the people

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local 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

Former La Plata County prosecutor returns as judge

Fort Lewis graduate, now a Westminster attorney, appointed to bench

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arizona man sentenced for child sex assault in Silverton

Cody Saunders allowed to post bail during appeal, upsetting prosecutors and victim

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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