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Death And Dying

Skiers killed in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir are identified

Expert says an unusual amount of snow at lower elevation led to slide

DATE: Feb 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four burials, three deaths in San Juan avalanches

Snowmobiler missing since Saturday found Monday in Conejos County

DATE: Feb 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir

Men were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday

DATE: Feb 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowboarder who died Friday near Purgatory Resort is identified

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 25 for David Diaz of Durango

DATE: Feb 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

Ski patrol attempted lifesaving measures, but victim was pronounced dead on scene

DATE: Feb 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Long overdue facility for La Plata County coroner fills all the boxes

Office relied on a patchwork of resources for decades to carry out basic functions

DATE: Feb 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers needed to help those who have lost a loved one

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Victim Resource Team hopes to add four to six people to its team

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man found dead in shed along north Main Avenue

50-year-old had been living in structure for several weeks

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

How do you want to die?

Society doesn’t often talk about dying, but an end-of-life doula in Durango says we should

DATE: Feb 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happens to those who die and have no family or money for burial in La Plata County?

After exhaustive search for next of kin, abandoned remains end up in Durango’s Greenmount Cemetery

DATE: Jan 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebration of life for former Durango city councilor set for Jan. 21 at Fort Lewis College

Business owner and musician Chris Bettin to be honored at Community Concert Hall

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield man dies in snowmobile crash

Sled left road and fell down a 100-foot slope on Blue Ridge Drive

DATE: Jan 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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