Homelessness

Local News

Third suspect arrested in connection with Animas River Trail ambush

denied attacking couple under Ninth Street Bridge

December 2, 2019

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Durango candle-making company helps homeless by giving them a job

Business sells handmade product at Nature’s Oasis

December 1, 2019

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Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder near Animas River Trail

Durango police searching for third possible suspect

November 25, 2019

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More than a hundred donate gear for people living homeless

Neighbors in Need Alliance estimates $21,000 given in just a few hours

November 23, 2019

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Lockers to be installed at Transit Center for homeless

Neighbors in Need Alliance raises $12,700 for effort

November 20, 2019

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Alternative to homeless camping near Purple Cliffs is sought

Durango city councilor suggests new site at snow-storage location

November 19, 2019

Local News

City, county express support for homeless ‘navigation center’

Officials informally agree to pony up $150,000 per year

November 19, 2019

Local News

At new homeless camp, basic services are a trek

Cliffs is on a hillside, about a mile from food, water and transportation

November 9, 2019

Local News

Strategic plan on homelessness focuses on practical solutions

Locations needed for shelter, new camp, lockers

October 30, 2019

Local News

Homeless don’t just live on the streets, sometimes, they die there

least four homeless residents have died this year in La Plata County

October 28, 2019

Local News

And the $70,000 study says … homeless camping and resources would help

Navigation center would serve, track residents in need

October 23, 2019

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50 volunteers spend Sunday cleaning homeless camps

service, port-a-potties at Purple Cliffs camp aimed at preventing similar refuse problems

October 13, 2019

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Funding granted to build 40-unit complex for disabled homeless residents

Construction could start next year on city property in west Durango

October 9, 2019

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Cleanup planned for homeless camp west of downtown Durango

Campers have been moved, but trash piles remain

October 2, 2019

Music

Homeless woman’s viral subway opera performance may get her off the streets

Emily Zamourka, a homeless musician, performs an Italian opera song in the Los Angeles subway.LAPD The vocalist stood by herself…

October 1, 2019

Local News

Longstanding homeless camp shut down, but trash abounds

Sheriff: ‘This won’t ever be the place to camp again’

September 28, 2019

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Durango leaders express support for new homeless camp

Sheriff’s Office to provide transportation to Purple Cliffs site

September 25, 2019

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Homeless campers to relocate south of downtown Durango

Plata County Sheriff’s Office will oversee move next week

September 20, 2019

Local News

Faith-based group proposes lockers as safe storage for homeless residents

based on program in Portugal

September 2, 2019

Local News

Where can homeless residents sleep in Durango?

councilors want an answer, but proposed sites have challenges

August 31, 2019

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Effort abandoned to set up winter homeless shelters

Faith-based group will shift focus to permanent space

August 22, 2019

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Man found dead Thursday in downtown Durango identified

Coroner releases cause of death

August 16, 2019

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Homeless man found dead in downtown Durango

may take weeks to determine cause of death, authorities say

August 15, 2019

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Is Durango denying civil rights to homeless?

Instead of citations, city issues warnings to homeless campers

July 20, 2019