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Mancos couple and infant killed in collision near Moab

Family was traveling home from a softball competition

DATE: Jul 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Late La Plata County sheriff’s deputy remembered for his faith, wisdom, kindness and devotion to helping others

Dan Bender, a Vietnam veteran and longtime La Plata County sheriff’s deputy, dies at age 74

DATE: Jul 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scott Chilleen sentenced to 30 years in prison for 2021 vehicular homicide

One was killed and another was severely injured in crash

DATE: Jul 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Dan Bender, who served La Plata County Sheriff’s Office for 37 years, dies at age 74

Former spokesman remembered for his sense of humor, selflessness and love of photography

DATE: Jul 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified

Man confirmed as 25-year-old conservation corps member from Tennessee

DATE: Jul 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July

Officials say man stepped on loose rock

DATE: Jul 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Candlelight vigil planned for Dolores student killed in crash

The vigil will honor Jesse “JD” Minor, who died on Tuesday

DATE: Jun 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

10-year-old girl dies after being hit by truck northwest of Pagosa Springs

Crash occurred near Williams Creek Campground in San Juan National Forest

DATE: Jun 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis signs bills regulating funeral homes after discovery of 190 rotting bodies

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed two bills into law Friday that overhaul state oversight of the funeral home industry after a series of gruesome discoveries, including 190 discompos...

DATE: May 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Remembering the best horse I never had

This Memorial Day weekend, I thought I’d take a moment to remember Mamacita “Mama,” the best horse I never had. Death is hard. It’s final. Oftentimes it is unexpected, unfair and uninvited. ...

DATE: May 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports