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Death and dying

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play

Update: Three people found dead in Cortez hotel room identified

Update: Three people found dead in Cortez hotel room identified

Officials: No foul play suspected; drug use a possible cause

Main Avenue ‘fixture’ Johnny Bulson dies at 67

Main Avenue ‘fixture’ Johnny Bulson dies at 67

A celebration of life is planned for Saturday

Man who carried Silverton newspaper on his back for years dies, age 63

Man who carried Silverton newspaper on his back for years dies, age 63

Esper made an impact on the small mountain town, resident says

February 23, 2022

Hesperus woman killed in crash in southwest La Plata County is identified

Hesperus woman killed in crash in southwest La Plata County is identified

Heather Taylor, 29, had four children, did online sales and was active with church

February 18, 2022

Man hit, killed by driver while setting up work zone east of Durango

Man hit, killed by driver while setting up work zone east of Durango

Ignacio woman suspected of distracted driving, swerving into parked truck

February 14, 2022

Police identify bodies of three people found dead in Cortez home

Police identify bodies of three people found dead in Cortez home

suffered blunt force trauma; one had a gunshot wound

January 25, 2022

Rep. Lauren Boebert pays tribute to former Sheriff Duke Schirard

Rep. Lauren Boebert pays tribute to former Sheriff Duke Schirard

Congresswoman gives flag and copy of speech to his ex-wife

January 21, 2022

Human remains found in Marshall Fire investigation

Human remains found in Marshall Fire investigation

people have been reported missing; investigators continue to search

January 6, 2022

Rise in deadly crashes prompts crack down on traffic violations in Southwest Colorado

Rise in deadly crashes prompts crack down on traffic violations in Southwest Colorado

Patrol to issue fewer warnings, have greater presence on area roads

December 8, 2021

Ron LeMaster, beloved ski coach, killed in collision at Eldora Mountain Resort

Ron LeMaster, beloved ski coach, killed in collision at Eldora Mountain Resort

72-year-old was skiing Tuesday when he collided with a snowboarder

December 2, 2021

Shooting victim recorded a video shortly before his death

Shooting victim recorded a video shortly before his death

social media post, Jamison McMaster recounts being hit with a rock

November 29, 2021

Durango police identify driver in fatal crash; alcohol suspected

Durango police identify driver in fatal crash; alcohol suspected

Vehicle slammed into a trolley stop shelter on north Main Avenue

November 17, 2021

One killed in crash on north Main Avenue in Durango

One killed in crash on north Main Avenue in Durango

Witness says vehicle swerved sharply before crashing into trolley stop

November 16, 2021

Residents ask Purgatory Resort to honor longtime ski lift attendant

Residents ask Purgatory Resort to honor longtime ski lift attendant

petition seeking to name run after Barry ‘Carmine’ Kemler has more than 2,000 signatures

November 10, 2021

Head-on crash causes fatality south of Cortez, says state patrol

Head-on crash causes fatality south of Cortez, says state patrol

happened Sunday on U.S. 491

November 9, 2021

Friends, family pay tribute to woman killed while working at Bayfield service station

Friends, family pay tribute to woman killed while working at Bayfield service station

Willmett, 21, was the only person on duty early Aug. 2

November 1, 2021

Friends, family remember lifelong learner Emma Shock

Friends, family remember lifelong learner Emma Shock

Plata County resident was involved with 4-H for about 70 years

October 28, 2021

‘Rust’ cast member: Production was rushed, crew overworked before fatal shooting

‘Rust’ cast member: Production was rushed, crew overworked before fatal shooting

set death fuels conversation about working conditions in movie-making industry

October 27, 2021

Montezuma County resident dies from West Nile virus

Montezuma County resident dies from West Nile virus

Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight

October 26, 2021

A-LP advocate, rancher, Pat Greer remembered for lifetime of service

A-LP advocate, rancher, Pat Greer remembered for lifetime of service

and his wife, Lila, took in 25 youths over the years, giving them food, love and shelter

October 22, 2021

Update: Cyclist who died of heart attack south of Cortez is identified

Update: Cyclist who died of heart attack south of Cortez is identified

Cyclist found unresponsive on Road G; cause of death listed as heart attack

October 15, 2021

Cyclist who died while competing in Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race is identified

Cyclist who died while competing in Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race is identified

Christopher Wood’s death marks second-ever fatality in event history

October 11, 2021

When people die recreating, sometimes friends are the ones to find them

When people die recreating, sometimes friends are the ones to find them

Civilian-led rescues have recovered fallen comrades in Colorado’s backcountry

October 5, 2021

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