Chief Judge Patrick Murphy yesterday appointed a new judge for the case involving Roberta Rodriquez and Amy Lovato of The Schoolhouse Day Care Center in Poncha Springs.   

Park County Judge Brian Green will now preside over the case. A motions hearing in front of Judge Green will take place February 7th.

RELATED: Colorado Department of Early Childhood to Determine if The Schoolhouse Can Reopen After Suspension

Rodriquez and Lovato each face misdemeanor charges of failure to report child abuse and knowingly placing a child in a situation that poses a threat of injury. Lovato’s attorney Jason Flores-Williams indicated yesterday that he would be entering a not guilty plea and will request a jury trial.

Judge Dianna Bull disqualified herself from the case earlier this week because she has a child that attends The Schoolhouse Day Care.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Dan R

Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

Latest posts by Dan R (see all)

• Saturday, April 26th Weather Forecast - April 26, 2024
• Forest Health Council Reports Progress Toward Community Wildfire Resiliency-Greg Felt Talks Wildfire Mitigation with Dan R - April 26, 2024
• Carole Nancy Jackson - April 26, 2024