Suicide

Police respond to possible suicide in Durango

A 43-year-old Georgia man apparently hung himself from a bridge early Monday in the 2200 block of Main Avenue. The man’s body was found about 8:30 a.m. at the bridge over Junction...

DATE: Jun 20, 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

Neighbors allegedly break into dead Ophir man’s home

Two men are under investigation

DATE: May 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead with self-inflicted gunshot wound

A Durango man was found dead Monday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot on the south side of Smelter Mountain near County Road 212, said La Plata County Coroner Jann Smith. The ...

DATE: May 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

In rural Colorado, outreach aims to reduce suicides

In many Western Slope counties, guns used in 60 percent of cases

DATE: Apr 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

End-O-Days shooting ruled a suicide

Medical examiner says Joshua Gonzales shot himself Feb. 10 in Durango

DATE: Mar 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bridge becomes focus of suicide-prevention campaign

Sedona, Ariz., officials concerned bridge could gain notoriety

DATE: Mar 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional 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

Link between Navajo suicides, mine spill not clear

Tribe’s vice president skeptical waste release led to the deaths

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Should terminally ill have right to choose to die?

Group discusses supporting legislation

DATE: Nov 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man, 22, dies by suicide

Self-inflicted death is fifth to take place in La Plata County this year

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Native youth suicides on rise

In. D.C., tribal leaders seek funds for mental health

DATE: Jun 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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