Death and dying

Voters to decide if terminally ill can choose death

Similar measure rejected twice in state

August 18, 2016

Colorado aid-in-dying proponents submit signatures

Organizers believe they have enough to qualify for ballot

August 6, 2016

67-year-old jail inmate died of heart attack

Authorities withhold identity while they search for kin

July 15, 2016

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67-year-old inmate found dead in county jail cell

Foul play not suspected

July 12, 2016

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Family remembers man killed in motorcycle crash

Tim Cooper was father, husband, entrepreneur

June 8, 2016

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Shooting victim lived simply, loved nature

Cortez student called ‘ambassador of natural world’

May 25, 2016

Living

Colorado governor holds up ‘creative spirit’ of Prince

Prince was found dead at his home Thursday in suburban Minneapolis. He was 57. Hickenlooper – who has long held…

April 25, 2016

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In rural Colorado, outreach aims to reduce suicides

In many Western Slope counties, guns used 60 percent of time

April 7, 2016

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Bil on end of life dies End-of-life bill dies in Colorado Legislature

Sponsors unable to garner support for measure

February 29, 2016

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Body found in Wal-Mart parking lot

Police were asked to check on the van because it had been there a couple of days, said Police Chief…

February 12, 2016

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Body found in boat identified

Cause of death still unknown, but foul play isn’t suspected

February 10, 2016

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Brittany Maynard’s widower fights for Colorado end-of-life bill

Poll shows 65 percent of Coloradans support legislation

February 3, 2016

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Body found in boat in Cortez yard

Police do not suspect foul play

February 2, 2016

Living

Colorado lawmakers and possibly voters to consider end-of-life legislation

House failed to advance bill this year; voters may have their chance in 2016

December 18, 2015

Living

Colorado lawmakers and possibly voters to consider end-of-life legislation

House failed to advance bill this year; voters may have their chance in 2016

December 10, 2015

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Towaoc man found dead near Wal-Mart

Brainard Cuthair, 49, was found lying in the grass about 75 feet off of S. Sligo Street just after 8…

December 10, 2015

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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

December 2, 2015

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Autopsy: Inmate died of natural causes

Alcohol was cause of death, Kurtzman says

November 24, 2015

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Intoxicated woman dies in county jail

Questions arise about protocols for jailing at-risk inmates

October 29, 2015

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Durango teen falls, dies near Silverton

San Juan County Coroner Keri Metzler identified him as Devon Opalenik on Sunday. Opalenik’s father’s name was not available. Metzler…

June 22, 2015

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Terminally ill are offered ‘Death with Dignity’

Legislation would allow Coloradans to end their lives

January 29, 2015

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BIA investigating toddler’s death

According to BIA Police Chief Mike McCoy, the toddler was at a residence with the father when the death occurred…

September 18, 2014

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Colorado ranks No. 3 for alcohol deaths

Abuse prevalent locally, officials say

July 28, 2014

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Cemetery mix-up resolved in favor of all parties

Gravesites donated to grieving family

July 17, 2014