Homelessness

Local News

Durango homeless coalition mum on progress

has been meeting for six months

February 17, 2019

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Campaign to dissuade handouts to homeless may expand in downtown Durango

It Count program could move beyond donation boxes

February 13, 2019

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Nonprofit expands plans for homeless village, campground

aims to meet housing needs for impoverished families

February 13, 2019

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Durango to move forward with homeless camping rules criticized by civil rights groups

says permission-to-camp policy puts city ‘at risk of legal liability’

February 5, 2019

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How many homeless in Durango? Survey attempts to find out

Three-day count attempts to quantify scope of homelessness

February 5, 2019

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Doctors plan medical outreach to advise homeless residents

Retired physician was inspired by chance encounter at office

January 22, 2019

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Meeting to explore needs, recruit volunteers for homeless services

Nonprofits will help coordinate outreach efforts in Durango

January 17, 2019

Local News

Barbara Noseworthy launches run for Durango City Council

Candidate plans to focus on housing, homelessness, climate change

January 14, 2019

Local News

Southwest Safehouse had increase in demand in 2017

The Safehouse is a secure, hidden shelter that serves women who are victims of domestic violence and their children. The…

January 5, 2019

Local News

Homeless shelter extends stays to help clients find housing

‘All walks of life’ earn chance to find stability, permanent housing

January 5, 2019

Regional News

Pueblo’s new, bare-bones homeless shelter is ‘making it work’

spent $250,000 to lease and renovate an old food-storage warehouse

December 23, 2018

Local News

Annual federal survey identifies 40 homeless residents in La Plata County

Housing director says it doesn’t fully represent issue

December 22, 2018

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Volunteers laid foundation for successful homeless shelter in Cortez

Bridge provides refuge from frigid winter nights

December 22, 2018

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Art classes at Manna offer safe space for expression

sessions meant to encourage connection

December 20, 2018

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Homelessness report casts critical light on Durango

and NLCHP propose focus on solutions for homelessness, not enforcement

December 16, 2018

Local News

Housing needed to solve homelessness, advocate says

paper breaks down citations issued for violating no-camping ban

December 12, 2018

Local News

Experts to host community dinner to discuss homelessness

aims to lay groundwork for potential coalition

December 10, 2018

Regional News

Colorado Springs homeless camp being cleared out

The Gazette reports the land, known as “the quarry,” is within sight of the Colorado Springs Police Department headquarters. But…

December 6, 2018

Local News

Despite orders from Sheriff, people still camping behind Tech Center

20 people living on hillside, says resident

December 2, 2018

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Groups take aim at Durango’s proposed camping rules

Policies put city at risk of legal liability, lawyers say

November 30, 2018

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Homeless campers hope to earn right to stay west of town

Plata County officials to discuss the camping situation this week

November 26, 2018

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West-side residents watched homeless drama play out on their street

Neighbors see need for long-term solution

November 24, 2018

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Sheriff’s Office evicts homeless from hillside

of people without homes live on the hillside southwest of Durango

November 17, 2018

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Durango rules on homelessness ‘starting a battle’

proposes rules to allow sheltering with consent from city manager

November 16, 2018