Death And Dying

Hundreds gather in Durango to protest police violence

“Say his name,” yelled protesters into megaphones Saturday in Durango. “George Floyd,” yelled a crowd of about 300 people participating in the Justice for George Floyd March. ...

DATE: May 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado clarifies data reporting of COVID-19 deaths

Colorado changed the way it is reporting deaths related to COVID-19 that could clarify the state’s understanding of the disease. Days after Montezuma County disputed the state’s c...

DATE: May 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado pauses to remember COVID-19 victims

Cities, counties and organizations to flip switch on red lights to pay tribute

DATE: May 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County disputes state’s coronavirus death count

Coroner: Cause of person’s death was not COVID-19

DATE: May 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police identify man found dead behind Walmart

No foul play suspected in death

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police investigating ‘suspicious’ death behind Walmart in Durango

46-year-old man found unconscious, not breathing

DATE: Apr 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis signs bill abolishing Colorado death penalty, commutes 3 death sentences

Colorado becomes the 22nd state to end the use of capital punishment

DATE: Mar 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grieving La Plata County residents find healing through yoga

Movement, meditation help address complex emotions around loss

DATE: Mar 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

COVID-19 test results not yet complete in La Plata County man’s death

Patient discharged from urgent care before going to Mercy

DATE: Mar 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Funeral home owners arrested for harvesting, selling bodies

At least two La Plata County families have won lawsuits against Sunset Mesa Funeral Home

DATE: Mar 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who died in La Plata County being tested for COVID-19

Coroner’s Office awaiting results for man who died of pneumonia

DATE: Mar 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Information expected next week about Sonntag death

Colorado State Patrol is working with District Attorney to consider charges

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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