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Gudy Gaskill, ‘Mother of the Colorado Trail,’ dies at 89

She’s credited with making 500-mile trail a reality

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Fort Lewis College President Joel Jones dies

Community leader, poet and philosopher and Citizen of the Year was 78

DATE: Jul 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

67-year-old La Plata County Jail inmate died of heart attack

Authorities withhold identity while they search for kin

DATE: Jul 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

67-year-old inmate found dead in La Plata County Jail

The Durango Police Department is investigating the death of an inmate Sunday in the La Plata County Jail. La Plata County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Dan Bender said the inmate, a ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coaches, friends remember Haley Clarke

Bayfield woman who drowned in Cascade Creek loved Colorado’s beauty and adventure

DATE: Jul 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman identified in Cascade Creek accident

A 19-year-old woman died in the Cascade Creek waterfalls Sunday afternoon. Haley Clarke, from Bayfield, drowned in the waterfalls, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Offic...

DATE: Jul 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado aid-in-dying ballot effort kicks off

Proponents announce campaign after Legislature failed

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango prepares for military funeral for Capt. Jeff Kuss

Governor orders flags flown at half-staff Saturday

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Service set for WWII veteran Anthony Ferdinando

Man remembered for civic acts, including courthouse clock repair

DATE: Jun 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Ignacio identified

The man found dead on the porch of his Ignacio home on Friday has been identified as 59-year old James Douglas Hand. Around 7:30 p.m. Friday, a Postal Service delivery person foun...

DATE: Jun 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News