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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

Vehicular homicide sentencing becomes demonstration of forgiveness

Davonte James was killed in a head-on collision with Matthew Hall last year

DATE: May 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Analyzing 5 years of injuries, crashes and hit-and-runs at Colorado ski areas

The Colorado Sun spent two years assembling hard-to-get data

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Officials identify young man found dead in Durango apartment

Officers responded to report from person previously on phone with deceased

DATE: Apr 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A conscious and loving approach to death and dying

My friends Christine and Helen are death doulas. They are nonmedical professionals who provide emotional, spiritual and informational support for those nearing the end of their lives, and al...

DATE: Apr 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Unknown if man hit tree or suffered some other medical emergency

DATE: Feb 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango Herald editorial page editor dies at 73

Colleagues remember Bill Roberts for his thoughtfulness, sense of humor and persuasive approach to opinion pages

DATE: Feb 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado may drop its medical aid-in-dying residency requirement

Senate Bill 68 would also shorten the waiting period for people seeking to end their lives

DATE: Jan 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New homeowners find body parts in a Grand Junction home

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a severed human head and hands were found at home

DATE: Jan 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango man, age 64, dies on slopes at Purgatory Resort

Cause of death remains under investigation

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Funeral home scandals prompt new calls for regulation in Colorado

‘It is clear that the public is harmed by the general lack of regulation’

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

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

Remembering the best horse I never had

Vehicular homicide sentencing becomes demonstration of forgiveness

Analyzing 5 years of injuries, crashes and hit-and-runs at Colorado ski areas

Officials identify young man found dead in Durango apartment

A conscious and loving approach to death and dying

Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Former Durango Herald editorial page editor dies at 73

Colorado may drop its medical aid-in-dying residency requirement

New homeowners find body parts in a Grand Junction home

Durango man, age 64, dies on slopes at Purgatory Resort

Funeral home scandals prompt new calls for regulation in Colorado

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