MONTROSE COUNTY – Newest stories first. The attorney representing former 7th Judicial District Attorney Myrl Serra could face disciplinary action for eight alleged violations of professional misconduct. According to the Daily Sentinel, The Colorado Supreme Court’s Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel filed a complaint in September against Littleton attorney Peter Albani. The complaint alleges Albani [...]

Body found. A Palisade man who was reported missing about a month ago was found dead over the weekend, although police don’t suspect foul play. The Daily Sentinel writes that the body of David Martineau was found near the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and River Road, in east Palisade. The 42-year-old was reported missing after [...]

Governor Hickenlooper appoints new District Attorney for Colorado’s 7th Judicial District. Gov. John Hickenlooper today announced he appointed Dan W. Hotsenpiller of Montrose as the District Attorney for the 7th Judicial District, which serves Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties. Hotsenpiller is currently a general practice lawyer at Delman & Hotsenpiller in [...]

Newest stories first. MoCo courthouse changes. Tomorrow a new judge will walk into the Montrose County Courtroom as one steps down. After 10 years of service, Judge John Mitchel is stepping down to enter private practice and Assistant District Attorney Jerry Montgomery is leaving the prosecutor’s office to fill the vacancy by Mitchel. Mitchel announced [...]