Suicide

Local News

Law enforcement respond to High Bridge in Durango

reportedly experiencing suicidal ideations

February 4, 2021

Local News

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

Local News

42-year-old La Plata County man found dead near Oxford

Life-saving measures were unsuccessful

October 26, 2020

Local News

Pedestrian’s death on U.S. Highway 550 ruled a suicide

Investigators say woman intentionally stepped in front of oncoming vehicle

September 8, 2020

Local News

60-year-old La Plata County man dies of gunshot wound

Authorities respond south of Durango

August 27, 2020

Regional News

Report: New Mexico’s suicide rate is highest in the nation

The Albuquerque Journal reported Sunday that New Mexico had 535 suicides in 2018, the most recent year for which nationwide…

July 5, 2020

Local News

Man found dead in Vallecito home

M. Earp III died from gunshot wound

February 18, 2020

Local News

Man found dead near Animas Air Park is identified

Brion, 57, of Durango died earlier this week

December 12, 2019

Local News

57-year-old man found dead south of Durango

enforcement suspect self-inflicted gunshot wound

December 10, 2019

Local News

Suicide prevention campaign plans expansion

Nonprofit seeks to raise $5,000 for materials

July 18, 2019

Local News

Official confirms Durango woman’s cause of death

du1-i-syn Jill Rebakah Williamson was at her home in Durango when she was found dead, said Coroner Jann Smith. No…

July 15, 2019

Regional News

Agencies boost efforts to stop wildland firefighter suicides

Bill Arsenault of the Idaho Falls Fire Department looks at memorial stones June 3 at the Wildland Firefighters Monument at…

July 14, 2019

Local News

Law enforcement identifies man who died south of Durango

Autopsy was performed Tuesday

June 18, 2019

Local News

‘Red flag’ law could help lower suicide rates

Studies in Connecticut, Indiana show effectiveness

March 13, 2019

Local News

Couple living near Oxford may have died in murder-suicide

Autopsies planned for Tuesday, Wednesday

March 11, 2019

Local News

Guido’s restaurant to close temporarily

and daughter plan to take time to heal after loss

December 18, 2018

Local News

Suicide prevention forum to highlight community efforts

San Juan Basin Public Health will hold a forum Thursday to talk about community efforts around suicide prevention, including the…

December 3, 2018

Local News

Employees at FLC to receive training in suicide intervention

Faculty and staff will learn to recognize and respond to concerning behavior

November 13, 2018

Regional News

To heal the community, Arapahoe High pulls together in the wake of recent suicides

A woman waits to release a balloon Wednesday at a memorial service at Denver’s Pepsi Center for one of the…

October 21, 2018

Local News

Psychotherapist starts suicide loss grief group in Bayfield

Residents expressed need for therapeutic resources

October 21, 2018

Local News

Grief care a crucial support for the bereaved

center, LOSS Teams help people cope with trauma

October 12, 2018

Local News

LGBTQ students find support within community

Connecting with caring adults, peers lowers risk for group with the highest risk of suicide

October 10, 2018

Regional News

Colorado’s Safe2Tell program sees surge of suicide reports

The Safe2Tell program received nearly 2,800 reports related to suicide threats during the 2017-18 school year, increasing from the more…

October 9, 2018

Local News

Cultural identity, open conversations aid suicide prevention among Native Americans

Southern Utes participating in Intergenerational Intertribal program

October 9, 2018