Death And Dying

Forest Lakes resident found dead by Lake Simpatico

Man appeared to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities

DATE: Apr 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Q&A: Durango mortuary owner talks shop

Dignity defines Ryan Phelps who says he talks with his ‘clients’ during embalming

DATE: Mar 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Girl, 5, dies in rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

A father and two children were buried by snow at a multifamily unit

DATE: Mar 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice climber dies in unusual solo accident at Ouray park

27-year-old was found unconscious by other climbers Feb. 24

DATE: Mar 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skier dies after falling into tree well at Purgatory Resort

Ski patrol was not successful in efforts to revive 39-year-old Pablo Spencer of Oklahoma

DATE: Mar 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skiers killed in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir are identified

Expert says an unusual amount of snow at lower elevation led to slide

DATE: Feb 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four burials, three deaths in San Juan avalanches

Snowmobiler missing since Saturday found Monday in Conejos County

DATE: Feb 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir

Men were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday

DATE: Feb 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowboarder who died Friday near Purgatory Resort is identified

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 25 for David Diaz of Durango

DATE: Feb 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

Ski patrol attempted lifesaving measures, but victim was pronounced dead on scene

DATE: Feb 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Long overdue facility for La Plata County coroner fills all the boxes

Office relied on a patchwork of resources for decades to carry out basic functions

DATE: Feb 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers needed to help those who have lost a loved one

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Victim Resource Team hopes to add four to six people to its team

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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