Suicide

Man found dead in west Durango

Howard Randal Sills, 34, died by suicide, La Plata County coroner said

DATE: Feb 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College student dies on campus

Ruby Iker, 19, was a second-year engineering student

DATE: Jan 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango police officer remembered for educating others on motorcycle safety

Helen ‘Nicki’ Rudnicki, 60, of Ignacio, died about 6 miles south of Chama, N.M.

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happens when you call a suicide help line?

Fears of bills, law enforcement response and shame can prevent those in need from dialing 988 or the Axis care line

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local 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

29-year-old La Plata County resident found dead at home

Keaton Griffith is the second person to take their life this month in La Plata County

DATE: Mar 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man dies after jumping from Rivera Crossing Bridge in Durango

Ian Taylor, 31, died Saturday evening

DATE: Mar 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

She blames social media for contributing to her daughter’s death. On Wednesday, this Colorado mom took her pain to Capitol Hill

Five Big Tech CEOs testified in front of the Senate about social media and child safety, but it was the room full of grieving parents, holding up photos of their children, who had their voic...

DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hesperus man found dead from gunshot wound in southwest La Plata County

Investigators say no foul play suspected

DATE: Jan 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bode Miller unveils movie on mental health in ski towns in Durango, Pagosa Springs

Famed ski racer will host a screening, panel Wednesday and Thursday

DATE: Oct 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Lakes resident found dead by Lake Simpatico

Man appeared to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities

DATE: Apr 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man takes his life at Civitan Park in Farmington

Key business, traffic area closed Tuesday morning

DATE: Sep 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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