Courts - The Journal

ICE must retrain arresting officers in Colorado, federal judge rules

Federal immigration agents are violating a court order limiting how they can arrest people, ruling finds

DATE: May 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

October trial set for Cortez mother accused of daughter’s death

Rachel Leonard’s attorney says expert witness is ‘critical’ to defense

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Remembering Richard Morales and Michael Burnison: Two Cortez men killed by drunken drivers

Fatal crashes occurred almost exactly three months apart

DATE: May 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez woman pleads not guilty in Veterans Park beating case

Attorney says plea agreement discussions remain active

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man convicted of child sexual assault in Cortez

After previous arrests for child sexual abuse and domestic violence, Utah resident Shayne Rowley has been convicted in Cortez

DATE: Apr 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tina Peters’ attorney says team is weighing options in light of appeals court ruling

Attorney Peter Ticktin says appeals ruling was wrong by upholding her conviction

DATE: Apr 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado appeals court orders resentencing for Tina Peters

Court says judge wrongly punished her for statements protected as free speech

DATE: Apr 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Montezuma County man pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault, second-degree assault

His sentencing will be held June 15

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Durango City Council closes traffic camera loophole, updates fines

Changes also reveal flawed noise ordinance

DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Charges filed against Fort Lewis College student in connection with murder-for-hire plot

Student faces felony, misdemeanor counts for alleged scheme against teammate

DATE: Mar 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plea hearing delayed for former jail commander accused of invasion of privacy

Attorneys continue negotiations in case involving 117 counts

DATE: Feb 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News