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Man found dead at Durango hotel

The body of a 57-year-old man was found in the Durango Downtown Inn on Sunday. The man was found by members of the hotel’s housekeeping staff. Authorities responded about 1:20 p.m...

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Healing. Remembering.

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolf Creek boss gives guilty plea

One man died in March after avalanche training

DATE: Nov 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado plans right-to-die legislation

Religious organizatinos say laws facilitate suicide

DATE: Nov 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Utah revives plan for executions by firing squad

SALT LAKE CITY – Ten years after banning the use of firing squads in state executions, Utah lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed a proposal to allow the practice again to avoid problems with leth...

DATE: Nov 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Summer swimming tragedy inspires new nonprofit

Swim lessons offered to underprivileged kids

DATE: Oct 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coroners tout their experience

Begay endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police

DATE: Oct 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happens online after you’re 6 feet under?

Dealing with your digital afterlife

DATE: Sep 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Farewell, fluffy

Finding ways to remember our beloved pet companions

DATE: Apr 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Losing our young

Car crashes and suicides figure as signal causes

DATE: Aug 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘A sacred mystery’

Lifespan slightly shorter in La Plata County

DATE: Aug 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man, 27, found dead at home

A 27-year-old Durango man was found dead in his home Wednesday night. Taylor Folmar was discovered by a family member just before 8 p.m., said Joe Farmer, a detective with the Dur...

DATE: Apr 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News