Suicide - The Durango Herald

Suicide: A complicated grief

In efforts to stop suicide, it often requires a vocal friend

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

2-hour standoff ends peacefully

A 89-year-old man with health issues who threatened to kill himself was taken into custody by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team members following a two-hour standoff Wednesday at hi...

DATE: Oct 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County records 3rd suicide in week

Tragedies usually stem from multiple causes

DATE: Sep 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Escalante mourns loss of counselor

48 grief advisers available to help

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

High-profile suicide highlights Colorado public-health problem

State ranks above national average

DATE: Aug 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mental health crisis hotline launched statewide

Gov. John Hickenlooper, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services, announced Wednesday the launch of Colorado’s first statewide mental health crisis hotline, according to...

DATE: Aug 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trio treks for mental health

Journey begins after Virginia man loses brother to suicide

DATE: Jun 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez doctor on trial for his patient’s suicide

A jury will decide if a Southwest Memorial Hospital emergency room doctor was negligent two years ago when a Cortez man committed suicide. A jury of six women and one man were imp...

DATE: Jun 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man’s death tentatively ruled a suicide

Police continuing investigation into hanging

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suicide-prevention training is today

County breaks record in 2012

DATE: Mar 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Shedding light on Colorado’s suicide issue

At Fort Lewis College, experts share their insights in webcast

DATE: Nov 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man dies of gunshot wound

A Durango man died early Saturday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. La Plata County Coroner Jann Smith identified the man as Erich Bussian, 53. The incid...

DATE: Jul 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News