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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

Should terminally ill have right to choose to die?

Group discusses supporting legislation

DATE: Nov 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Albuquerque lays slain officer to rest

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Hundreds of law enforcement officers stood in salute on Tuesday, watching as the flag-draped casket of one of their own – a fallen Albuquerque police veteran – was wheele...

DATE: Nov 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fort Lewis College sophomore, 20, dies from alcohol complications

Mani Ericksen was studying anthropology

DATE: Oct 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Studies: Fewer deaths where gun laws are strict

Do states with stricter gun laws have less gun violence than those with few restrictions? Researchers who have studied the issue argue they generally do, but with some caveats. Th...

DATE: Oct 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Maureen O’Hara, spirited Irish movie star, dies at age 95

LOS ANGELES – Maureen O’Hara, the flame-haired Irish movie star who appeared in classics ranging from the grim “How Green Was My Valley” to the uplifting “Miracle on 34th Street” and bantere...

DATE: Oct 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Forensic pathologist’s new job leaves 10 Western Colorado counties in a bind

Grand Junction-based forensic pathologist Dr. Robert Kurtzman has accepted an out-of-state job working for a state medical examiner’s office, which has huge implications for the Colorado cou...

DATE: Oct 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington man dies in motorcycle crash

The investigation is underway into a car accident that killed a Farmington man Sunday on U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango. Michael Jakino, 64, was killed after the driver of a pi...

DATE: Sep 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

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...

When are you too intoxicated for a night in jail?

Autopsy: Montezuma County inmate died of natural causes

La Plata County autopsies now handled in Montrose

Hermosa woman dies by suicide

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

Should terminally ill have right to choose to die?

Albuquerque lays slain officer to rest

Fort Lewis College sophomore, 20, dies from alcohol complications

Studies: Fewer deaths where gun laws are strict

Maureen O’Hara, spirited Irish movie star, dies at age 95

Forensic pathologist’s new job leaves 10 Western Colorado counties in a bind

Farmington man dies in motorcycle crash

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