Death and dying - The Journal

Suspect pleads guilty to 2024 double homicide in Bloomfield

Victim’s mother rushes killer, threatens death

DATE: Jul 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Tri-Cities

Three Coloradan motorcyclists killed in an Idaho crash with a Colorado Springs driver

A Larimer County sheriff and deputy were identified as victims

DATE: Jun 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man dies while hiking Mount Sneffels near Ouray

Investigators believe the 32-year-old victim died June 10

DATE: Jun 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in La Plata County

One occurred on Camino del Rio in Durango; another took place on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield

DATE: Jun 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Beloved steam tractor – a staple of Durango parades – to be auctioned

‘Old Abe’ was built by Jack Newbold using an 1898 steam engine

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango

Autopsy scheduled for Thursday; presumed cause of death is drowning, coroner says

DATE: May 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man identified after fatal runway incident at Denver International Airport

Investigators are working to better understand man’s actions leading up to incident

DATE: May 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

All 13 fatalities were men, ages 25 to 74

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Driver, passenger who died in car crash near Bayfield identified

Parents survived by 5-year-old daughter

DATE: May 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit

Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending

DATE: Apr 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

A legacy of bipartisan cooperation

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell remembered as stalwart Colorado representative

DATE: Apr 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial service for Ben Nighthorse Campbell draws diverse crowd

Hundreds gather in Ignacio to honor former U.S. senator