Death and dying - The Durango Herald

Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey dead at 67

NEW YORK – Glenn Frey, a rock ‘n’ roll rebel from Detroit who journeyed West, co-founded the Eagles and with Don Henley formed one of history’s most successful songwriting teams with such hi...

DATE: Jan 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Karen Langhart sends nearly 40 packages to friends before taking her own life

After her daughter died from a controversial contraceptive, former Durango resident worked as an advocate for educating women about their reproductive health

DATE: Jan 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grammy Award-winner Natalie Cole dies at 65

Family says singer will remain ‘unforgettable in our hearts’

DATE: Jan 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

30 years later, two Durango murders remain unsolved

David Tyler and Dennis Sleater were slain a month apart

DATE: Dec 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers and possibly voters to consider end-of-life legislation

House failed to advance bill this year; voters may have their chance in 2016

DATE: Dec 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents who want aid-in-dying legislation meet in Durango

Group wants Colorado to join five other states to offer end-of-life choice

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

When are you too intoxicated for a night in jail?

In La Plata County, drunken inmates are sadly common and medically needy

DATE: Nov 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Autopsy: Montezuma County inmate died of natural causes

Alcohol abuse caused death, says medical examiner

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County autopsies now handled in Montrose

Bodies must travel 100-plus miles for death examination, but cost could be about same

DATE: Nov 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hermosa woman dies by suicide

A Hermosa woman died by suicide Wednesday, said La Plata County Coroner Jann Smith. Charlotte Sieber, 54, died in her home on Orchard Lane, Smith said. She is survived ...

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office investigates Hermosa woman’s death

The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Hermosa woman who was found in her home Wednesday on Orchard Lane. Investigators do not suspect foul play, sa...

DATE: Nov 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News