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Scott Chilleen sentenced to 30 years in prison for 2021 vehicular homicide

One was killed and another was severely injured in crash

DATE: Jul 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified

Man confirmed as 25-year-old conservation corps member from Tennessee

DATE: Jul 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July

Officials say man stepped on loose rock

DATE: Jul 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Candlelight vigil planned for Dolores student killed in crash

The vigil will honor Jesse “JD” Minor, who died on Tuesday

DATE: Jun 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

10-year-old girl dies after being hit by truck northwest of Pagosa Springs

Crash occurred near Williams Creek Campground in San Juan National Forest

DATE: Jun 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hospice of Montezuma earns award from HealthCarefirst

Award given to hospice centers

DATE: Jun 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Vehicular homicide sentencing becomes demonstration of forgiveness

Davonte James was killed in a head-on collision with Matthew Hall last year

DATE: May 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Cortez woman died of alcohol poisoning, according to autopsy

Woman found dead near The Pie Maker Bakery in February

DATE: May 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Unknown if man hit tree or suffered some other medical emergency

DATE: Feb 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango Herald editorial page editor dies at 73

Colleagues remember Bill Roberts for his thoughtfulness, sense of humor and persuasive approach to opinion pages

DATE: Feb 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado may drop its medical aid-in-dying residency requirement

Senate Bill 68 would also shorten the waiting period for people seeking to end their lives

DATE: Jan 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New homeowners find body parts in a Grand Junction home

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a severed human head and hands were found at home

DATE: Jan 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News