Homelessness

Local News

Bridge Emergency Shelter seeks temporary home

Building purchase could leave shelter homeless

April 11, 2018

Local News

Former uranium mill tailings may pose health risks at homeless camp

and state officials disagree on requirements to open site

April 6, 2018

Local News

Durango City Council approves camp for homeless near Dog Park

Residents worry about dog-human conflicts, making residents pack up every morning

April 3, 2018

Local News

City of Durango may bar sitting, lying on downtown sidewalks

for live performances also may come – all to minimize panhandling

March 23, 2018

Local News

Manna hires new executive director

Previous Lost Dog owner will take over this month

March 23, 2018

Regional News

New Mexico homeless man living in underground burrow

Heron says he gets along with prairie dog neighbors

March 23, 2018

Local News

Homeless residents question Durango’s plan for new camp

say proposal is impractical, overly burdensome

March 23, 2018

Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office rejects managing new homeless site

and county officials disagree over ban on semi-permanent camping

March 20, 2018

Local News

Homeless residents may be allowed to sleep near Dog Park

councilors want sheriff to explain what’s required to shut down existing camp

March 14, 2018

Nation & World

Lawmakers to decide if homeless have ‘right to rest’

would roll back laws that prohibit sitting, sleeping in public

March 14, 2018

Local News

Homeless camp west of Durango may stay in place this summer

Plata County Sheriff’s Office will mitigate fire danger, address neighborhood concerns

March 5, 2018

Regional News

Nonprofits helps pets living on street get help nationwide

Inside, Tera and her 50-pound American bullmastiff, Odin, wait, bundled in layers for the weather. Odin is one of two…

February 23, 2018

Local News

Downtown Durango Ambassadors will return in effort to curb panhandling

in other towns being examined for answers

February 20, 2018

Local News

Ideas flow at forum to address homelessness

isolation a universal characteristic among those without homes

February 17, 2018

Local News

Rogue campground crops up in Durango Walmart parking lot

officials say public health is a concern

February 17, 2018

Local News

Durango City Council proposes homeless shelters instead of a camp

idea: Use churches, government buildings and other structures for temporary housing

February 15, 2018

Local News

Beyond tent cities, Durango-area residents consider village for the homeless

this weekend to explore transitional housing concepts

February 14, 2018

Local News

Durango homeless camp may relocate by April

City, county focus on two sites to accommodate campers

January 26, 2018

Local News

Emergency shelter in Cortez moves ahead with building plans

building provide transitional housing for homeless people

January 24, 2018

Local News

Bridge Emergency Shelter moves ahead with building plans

Construction on new Cortez shelter to start in summer

January 19, 2018

Local News

Low-income victims of crime eligible for housing assistance

Funding during volatile time can make difference

December 31, 2017

Regional News

What effect does legal pot have on Colorado’s homeless?

of data doesn’t help, but it may not be what you think

December 17, 2017

Local News

Animas High students bring fresh eyes to homelessness issue in Durango

‘It opened my eyes. They’re not so different from us’

December 13, 2017

Local News

Bayfield woman lends helping hand to those in need in Durango

‘We are coming together to spread the love’

December 9, 2017