Homelessness

Regional News

Latest Denver police sweep forces three dozen homeless from RiNo camp

was second major sweep in 17 days

November 15, 2018

Local News

‘Home-free’ residents prepare for winter in Durango

months can be fatal for people sleeping outside

October 30, 2018

Local News

Homeless left out of working group on homelessness

seven-member coalition has met four times in the past couple months

October 21, 2018

Local News

City of Durango dismisses citations against homeless protesters

Trespassing tickets were issued for challenging city’s camping ban

October 7, 2018

Regional News

Denver removes homeless storage units lived in by people

The city paid $30,000 for 10 4-by-6-foot containers meant to give homeless people a safe place to store clothing and…

September 27, 2018

Local News

Durango stops enforcing camping ban at night

ACLU, federal appeals court throw city ordinance into question

September 27, 2018

Local News

Nonprofit envisions village for homeless, impoverished

Development would provide opportunity for homeownership

September 21, 2018

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The Bridge begins construction on new shelter

Facility will include transitional housing

September 9, 2018

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The Bridge begins construction on new shelter

Facility will include transitional housing apartments

September 8, 2018

Local News

Homeless camping a defining issue in sheriff’s election

candidates have varying approaches to hot-button topic

September 7, 2018

Regional News

Denver’s tiny homeless village still faces challenges, but year one was a win-win

It’s an anniversary of sorts. This time last year, everyone was just settling into the tiny home hamlet built to…

September 2, 2018

Local News

Camp closure leaves Durango’s homeless without options

Homeless resident says city is ‘violating our civil rights’

August 30, 2018

Local News

ACLU takes aim at Durango’s camping ban

Criminalizing homelessness is unconstitutional, group says

August 24, 2018

Local News

Durango to close homeless camp, won’t provide new location

abandons plans to open site adjacent to dog park

August 17, 2018

Local News

Police end homeless camp protest

Noncompliant residents forced out of temporary site

July 25, 2018

Local News

Durango City Council: Homeless camp rules must be upheld

Allowing tents to stay up could put federal funding at risk

July 24, 2018

Local News

Durango homeless camp protest extends to fourth day

councilors plan to discuss campers’ concerns Tuesday

July 23, 2018

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Durango Police issue citations to protesting homeless residents

citations issued on Sunday

July 22, 2018

Local News

Durango Police to begin issuing citations to homeless residents Sunday

Campers have refused to put tents down in act of protest

July 21, 2018

Local News

Homeless campers protest city rules at site near Greenmount Cemetery

say theft, property damage have been problems

July 20, 2018

Local News

Funding delayed for long-term plan to address homelessness

City, county prepare for budget woes stemming from 416 Fire

July 13, 2018

Local News

Downtown ambassadors help tourists, watch for troublemakers

Program adds personal touch to streets of Durango

July 11, 2018

Local News

Durango woman lends an ear to homeless teens

Loretta Meushaw helps youth who have limited shelter options

July 9, 2018

Local News

Residents call for additional testing at proposed homeless camp

site poses unanswered health questions

July 8, 2018