Suicide prevention

Boxing

The Sweet Science: Durango boxing gym to host free clinic for suicide awareness

Sept. 10 class open to all and focused on exercise, building community, strengthening mental health

September 4, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Axis Health System

What happens when you call a suicide help line?

of bills, law enforcement response and shame can prevent those in need from dialing 988 or the Axis care line

April 29, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

29-year-old La Plata County resident found dead at home

Griffith is the second person to take their life this month in La Plata County

March 22, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Suicide and gun violence among youths subject of prevention meeting in Durango

health department takes notes on grassroots suggestions to curb firearms-related tragedies

March 17, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Big Picture High School

Colorado’s top lawyer focuses on youth behavioral health during Durango visit

Weiser says early intervention can reduce crime, prevent tragic outcomes

October 7, 2021 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Police Department

Law enforcement respond to High Bridge in Durango

reportedly experiencing suicidal ideations

February 4, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Number of suicides in 2020 about average despite coronavirus hardships in La Plata County

Community groups say they anticipated impacts of pandemic, boosted prevention efforts

January 2, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

La Plata County Colorado

Support group launches for suicide attempt survivors in La Plata County

Program aims to promote safe, positive connections

October 18, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Three-digit hotline to improve access to mental health resources

‘988’ expected to become operational by July 2022

October 5, 2020 • John Purcell

Frontpage Lead

La Plata County agencies explore ways to support youths during COVID

Concerns about isolation have health experts focusing on networking

September 18, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Death and dying

Coroner says 3 people died by suicide this week in La Plata County

deaths involved gunshot wounds, Smith says

June 25, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

La Plata County Jail

Man dies from gunshot wound south of Durango

occurred Monday in remote area off La Posta Road

June 23, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Axis Health System

Mental health experts brace for increased need

Pandemic exacerbates anxiety, depression, grief

June 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Police Department

Durango native found dead near Rotary Park

foul play suspected in man’s death

May 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Report