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Rep. Lauren Boebert pays tribute to former Sheriff Duke Schirard

Congresswoman gives flag and copy of speech to his ex-wife

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado State Patrol lowers tolerance to curb fatal car crashes in La Plata, Montezuma counties

Reckless driving is on the rise in Southwest Colorado. This year, the Colorado State Patrol saw a 40% increase in fatal crashes in La Plata County. In Montezuma County, the crash fatality ra...

DATE: Dec 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ron LeMaster, beloved ski coach, killed in collision at Eldora Mountain Resort

72-year-old was skiing Tuesday when he collided with a snowboarder

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango police identify driver in fatal crash; alcohol suspected

Vehicle slammed into a trolley stop shelter on north Main Avenue

DATE: Nov 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

One killed in crash on north Main Avenue in Durango

Witness says vehicle swerved sharply before crashing into trolley stop

DATE: Nov 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents ask Purgatory Resort to honor longtime ski lift attendant

Online petition seeking to name run after Barry ‘Carmine’ Kemler has more than 2,000 signatures

DATE: Nov 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Head-on crash causes fatality south of Cortez, says state patrol

Crash happened Sunday on U.S. 491

DATE: Nov 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Friends, family pay tribute to woman killed while working at Bayfield service station

Jadah Willmett, 21, was the only person on duty early Aug. 2

DATE: Oct 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Friends, family remember lifelong learner Emma Shock

La Plata County resident was involved with 4-H for about 70 years

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Cyclist who died of heart attack south of Cortez is identified

Cyclist found unresponsive on Road G; cause of death listed as heart attack

DATE: Oct 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cyclist who died while competing in Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race is identified

Christopher Wood’s death marks second-ever fatality in event history

DATE: Oct 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Missing Durango man found dead on Blanca Peak

Vaughn Fetzer was a nurse at Mercy Regional Medical Center and an experienced mountain climber

DATE: Sep 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News