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Body found in boat in Cortez yard

Police do not suspect foul play

DATE: Feb 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: 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

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Towaoc man found dead near Wal-Mart

A Towaoc man was found dead by city recycling crews Monday morning north of Wal-Mart. Brainard Cuthair, 49, was found lying in the grass about 75 feet off of S. Sligo Street just ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

When are you too intoxicated for a night in jail?

In La Plata County, drunken inmates are sadly common and medically needy

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Autopsy: Inmate died of natural causes

Alcohol was cause of death, Kurtzman says

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Intoxicated woman dies in county jail

Questions arise about protocols for jailing at-risk inmates

DATE: Oct 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango teen falls, dies near Silverton

The Silverton Standard & The Miner reports that a 19-year-old man from Durango died Saturday afternoon after tumbling into a stream. Apparently, he had been walking in a snowfield with his f...

DATE: Jun 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Terminally ill are offered ‘Death with Dignity’

Legislation would allow Coloradans to end their lives

DATE: Jan 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

BIA investigating toddler’s death

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating what is believed to be the drowning death of an 11-month-old in Towaoc. According to BIA Police Chief Mike McCoy, the toddler was at ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado ranks No. 3 for alcohol deaths

Abuse prevalent locally, officials say

DATE: Jul 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cemetery mix-up resolved in favor of all parties

Gravesites donated to grieving family

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body found in boat in Cortez yard

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

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

Towaoc man found dead near Wal-Mart

When are you too intoxicated for a night in jail?

Autopsy: Inmate died of natural causes

Intoxicated woman dies in county jail

Durango teen falls, dies near Silverton

Terminally ill are offered ‘Death with Dignity’

BIA investigating toddler’s death

Colorado ranks No. 3 for alcohol deaths

Cemetery mix-up resolved in favor of all parties

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