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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

DATE: Apr 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week

Memorial service scheduled Monday at Sky Ute Casino

DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway

Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Women’s Resource Center in Durango appoints new executive director

Kathleen ‘Katie’ Jones brings more than 20 years experience ‘addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges’

DATE: Feb 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

11‑month‑old child found dead near Flora Vista, N.M.

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigating

DATE: Feb 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango lawyer who died while skiing suffered a heart attack, autopsy finds

Michael Goldman was an active community member

DATE: Feb 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News