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La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit

Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending

DATE: Apr 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare

Former FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions

DATE: Apr 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails

Alleged victim says former La Plata County jail commander ‘fouled his oath and utilized his power to victimize women’

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights

Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations

DATE: Jan 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

Ethics complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

Can the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial

City files for temporary protection order for eight employees

DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata jail commander accused in strip-search case faces second class-action suit

18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies

DATE: Sep 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police officer resigns after being linked to New Mexico DWI scandal

Daniel Carr completed training in May, resigned on Wednesday

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

As DOJ looks into Tina Peters’ prosecution, Colorado officials field pleas from her supporters

‘They are all talking about how Tina Peters has been victimized’

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Santa Rita Park shooter sentenced to 45 years prison

Two more defendants await adjudication in alleged ambush-style shooting

DATE: Jan 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do Trump’s immigration directives conflict with Colorado laws?

At issue is whether federal executive orders override existing local and state statutes

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News