Death and dying

Local News

Fort Lewis College reports one student dead, another in critical condition

cause of death given, but ‘toxic substance was likely involved’

October 12, 2022

Local News

Human remains found on Middle Mountain north of Vallecito

Colorado Bureau of Investigation says bones are those of an adult

September 28, 2022

Regional News

Colorado sees record number of drownings, many related to alcohol or ignoring life jackets

accidents put 2022 total at 36 water-related deaths

September 13, 2022

Local News

Bayfield man found dead in home

Marshal’s Office investigating gunshot death; no foul play suspected

September 8, 2022

Local News

Durango driver formally charged in connection with hitting, killing bicyclist

Affidavit: Lorenzo Jones tried to cover up his involvement before confessing

August 27, 2022

Local News

Coroner rules on cause of death for 19-year-old man northeast of Durango

Samora was found in June with gunshot wound

August 22, 2022

Local News

Authorities identify Colorado man who fell to death in Chicago Basin

Plata County Search and Rescue spent parts of Monday and Tuesday recovering victim’s body

August 16, 2022

Local News

Durango firefighter killed in bicycle-vehicle collision

is the second death in less than a week to hit close to home for fire district

August 9, 2022

Local News

Longtime Durango search and rescuer dies of heart complications

Lloyd, 60, was a passionate outdoorsman and inspiration to safety crews

August 6, 2022

Regional News

Colorado funeral home owner pleads guilty in body sales case

Hess faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison

July 6, 2022

Local News

Drugs, alcohol confirmed in head-on crash that killed two women near Bayfield

Marijuana, meth contributed to the collision

June 27, 2022

Local News

19-year-old shooting victim identified; investigation remains active

died Sunday morning northeast of Durango

June 14, 2022

Local News

Man killed in ATV crash near Silverton

23-year-old Colorado Springs man was a passenger on vehicle

June 13, 2022

Regional News

Cyclist dies after running out of water during heat wave

GRAND JUNCTION – Authorities say a 52-year-old man ran out of water and died while mountain biking in intense heat…

June 13, 2022

Local News

Residents raise money, help with farm for family involved in fatal crash

A head-on crash May 21 killed Judy Rohwer, injured Heidi and Angela Rohwer and their nephew Zachery Berg

May 30, 2022

Local News

Driver in Main Avenue crash dies from injuries; co-workers mourn loss

Garcia worked as a kitchen manager at Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango

May 25, 2022

Local News

One killed, five injured in head-on crash near Hesperus on U.S. Highway 160

and EMS captain of Pleasant View Fire Department suffered serious injuries

May 24, 2022

Local News

Two Durango women killed in head-on crash on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield

suspected of being under the influence of drugs, alcohol

April 28, 2022

Local News

Ignacio woman accused of killing one in road crash skips court hearing

issues two $500 bonds for Virginia Cundiff

March 29, 2022

Business

Williams Funeral Home offers services to cope with a loved one’s death

Business hopes to provide counseling services for those who are grieving

March 20, 2022

Local News

Woman suspected of careless driving causing death faces bail bond violation

Virginia Cundiff placed in jail on $10,000 bail

March 12, 2022

Regional News

‘Deplorable’ practices inspire Colorado bill that would give state more power to inspect funeral homes

Sen. Don Coram: ‘This is just vital that we give this bill full consideration’

March 10, 2022

Local News

Rod Turner, described as a building block of Durango community, dies at 90

roots go back to when the city was settled in the late 1800s

March 9, 2022

Local News

La Plata County prepares to open first morgue

Coroner’s Office will have its own space to conduct autopsies and care for the deceased

March 7, 2022