Defense lawyers say Ignacio murder suspect acted in heat of passion Opening statements made Tuesday in 6th Judicial District Court April 19, 2022
Murder trial begins for Ignacio man suspected of strangling, shooting wife Damon Mathews accused of killing Rachel Ream on New Year’s Eve 2020 April 16, 2022
Judge: Colorado shooting suspect incompetent to stand trial Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, the man accused of killing multiple people at a Colorado supermarket in March 2021, is led… April 15, 2022
Four men sentenced to prison for illegal drug distribution in Southwest Colorado Punishments ranged from 2½ to 10 years April 14, 2022
Durango man suspected of escape, shooting officer faces federal charge, then state offense Elias Buck faces 10 years in prison for weapons violation April 14, 2022
Judge orders new vote in primary bid involving Colorado lawmaker, candidate with felony conviction Ineligible delegate cast vote for newcomer, preventing incumbent from making ballot April 14, 2022
Man involved with string of thefts from vehicles in Durango is sentenced Joseph Dyson given chance to complete community corrections April 7, 2022
Man accused of burglary, jail escape and animal abuse sentenced to prison Jonah Barrett-Lesko was refused entry into a community corrections program March 25, 2022
Cortez man avoids jail time after attempted victim retaliation in Durango Hernando Tsosie, 42, must serve three years with community corrections March 18, 2022
Republicans file federal lawsuit to block unaffiliated voters from Colorado’s primary election La Plata County Republican Central Committee chairman signs on as a plaintiff March 2, 2022
Durango man suspected of jail escape, shooting police officer appears in court Elias Buck waives right to hearing, will be held without bail February 18, 2022
Mancos gets new municipal court judge Durango prosecutor Michael Wanger to begin role March 14 February 17, 2022
Man who played a role in 2020 crime spree in Durango receives community corrections Gregory Benner, 29, broke into at least 22 vehicles February 10, 2022
Durango business owner pleads guilty for hidden camera Wade Bigall agrees to four counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification January 29, 2022
Freedom Anderson is free to go, on conditions of probation 27-year-old who crashed a vehicle into a house while eluding police receives two years of probation, banned from driving January 21, 2022
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’ January 18, 2022
Court text reminders would become automatic under proposed state law Bill sponsors hope a simple text message might improve appearance rates January 18, 2022
Durango man sentenced to 24 years in prison for witness tampering in domestic violence case Christopher Clark says he will appeal jury conviction January 13, 2022
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 January 6, 2022
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 January 3, 2022
Durango woman sentenced to two years’ probation for assault Keesha Marie McCoy was arrested on suspicion of strangling her boyfriend December 17, 2021
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 December 16, 2021
6th Judicial District judge in Southwest Colorado submits resignation William Herringer has served on bench since 2013 December 11, 2021
Jury finds Patriots leader Simmons not guilty in harassment trial District attorney’s office plans to appeal, citing judge’s remarks December 11, 2021