Criminal – The Journal

Colorado lawmakers mandate audit of halfway houses following ProPublica investigation

A lack of transparency has been a barrier to reform

DATE: May 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bennie’s Bill has implications for Farmington shootings

Recent juvenile-involved shooting incidents highlight need for improved gun safety

DATE: Mar 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County

Three of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks

DATE: Jul 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers cut back jail oversight bill after outcry from sheriffs

Measure instead seeks to form a commission to study possible reforms

DATE: Mar 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado courts may be forced to hold bond hearings within 48 hours of arrests

Proposed law comes with added costs, but proponents say it’s necessary

DATE: Apr 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowboarders charged for avalanche above I-70 lose critical battle in court

Two backcountry veterans face $168,000 fine for slide that buried road

DATE: Feb 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police body cameras welcomed in Durango

Footage can be helpful, but over-reliance on it is dangerous, attorneys say

DATE: Feb 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kevin Wade Folsom charged with first-degree murder

Victim was found shot on Haycamp Mesa

DATE: Jan 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Ban the box’ legislation advances in Colorado Legislature

Measure would prohibit employers initially asking about criminal past

DATE: Apr 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmakers mull helping people overcome past mistakes with the law when seeking employment

Colorado among vanguard of states looking to limit criminal history disclosure for job-seekers

DATE: Feb 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report: TABOR raises tax bills

80 percent pay more than without it

DATE: Sep 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Safety remains a tribal issue

New laws have helped, Interior official says