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Death and dying

With vaccinations, a semblance of normalcy returns to La Plata County nursing homes

With vaccinations, a semblance of normalcy returns to La Plata County nursing homes

the first time in a year – a hug: ‘It’s exciting to see them actually living again’

One killed in crash on U.S. Highway 491

One killed in crash on U.S. Highway 491

others injured, taken to Southwest Memorial Hospital

Three killed in crash near Colorado-New Mexico line identified

Three killed in crash near Colorado-New Mexico line identified

collision occurred Monday on U.S. 491

Crash kills three people on U.S. 491 south of Cortez

Crash kills three people on U.S. 491 south of Cortez

Traffic shuts down from New Mexico line to Cortez

Even the act of grieving was upended during pandemic

Even the act of grieving was upended during pandemic

pastor never had to turn anyone away

Hundreds pay tribute to detective who died in San Juan County, N.M.

Hundreds pay tribute to detective who died in San Juan County, N.M.

Authorities release few details about deputy’s death

February 25, 2021

$10,000 donation will help teach kids to swim

$10,000 donation will help teach kids to swim

Resident’s donation honors longtime swim coach

February 15, 2021

Durango local finds new strength after near-fatal crash

Durango local finds new strength after near-fatal crash

‘Maybe I can help someone’

February 15, 2021

Four residents at La Plata County nursing homes die in COVID-19 outbreaks

Four residents at La Plata County nursing homes die in COVID-19 outbreaks

records show St. Columba School also has transmission among staff members, students

January 27, 2021

Even with vaccine, public should follow health guidelines, SJBPH says

Even with vaccine, public should follow health guidelines, SJBPH says

remains transmissible in days, weeks after shot

January 26, 2021

Durango photographer Branson Reynolds dies at 74

Durango photographer Branson Reynolds dies at 74

work centered on an appreciation and fascination for the Four Corners

January 25, 2021

What does it take to care for the dead during a pandemic?

What does it take to care for the dead during a pandemic?

those who deal with death daily became overwhelmed

January 23, 2021

Authorities identify homeless man found dead Monday

Authorities identify homeless man found dead Monday

Autopsy did not find cause of death, coroner says

January 21, 2021

U.S. Attorney’s Office releases details about shooting death south of Durango

U.S. Attorney’s Office releases details about shooting death south of Durango

criminal charges to be filed against tribal ranger who fired six shots

January 21, 2021

Hilltop House outbreak death not caused by COVID-19, autopsy says

Hilltop House outbreak death not caused by COVID-19, autopsy says

Autopsy raises questions about reporting

January 20, 2021

Cortez man found dead in camper fire

Cortez man found dead in camper fire

‘It looks like an accidental explosion and fire’

January 19, 2021

Man found dead Monday morning in downtown Durango

Man found dead Monday morning in downtown Durango

say autopsy Thursday should determine cause of death

January 18, 2021

5-year-old boy drowns at Durango Hot Springs

5-year-old boy drowns at Durango Hot Springs

rushed to Mercy hospital, but life-saving measures unsuccessful

January 18, 2021

Durango nursing home says it is following public health advice

Durango nursing home says it is following public health advice

Outbreak has infected 147 people, linked to 12 deaths

December 17, 2020

Inside the COVID-19 outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango

Inside the COVID-19 outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango

‘There’s nothing anybody else can do’

December 12, 2020

Little known about 10 La Plata County residents who died of COVID-19

Little known about 10 La Plata County residents who died of COVID-19

expected to distinguish between those who died with, from virus

December 12, 2020

Friends and family remember Tom Riesing

Friends and family remember Tom Riesing

Durango man had wide-ranging interests, a knack for reinventing himself

November 24, 2020

Durango observes Transgender Day of Remembrance

Durango observes Transgender Day of Remembrance

Virtual event remembers lives lost to violence

November 22, 2020

Homeless community pays tribute to Durango man with ‘traveling heart’

Homeless community pays tribute to Durango man with ‘traveling heart’

Friends, family remember Dean Allen Littrell as generous

November 18, 2020