Homelessness

Durango

Durango residents demand action ahead of Purple Cliffs closure

Council says one site location has been proposed to La Plata County, others being considered

September 7, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

With Purple Cliffs closure imminent, no location identified yet for managed camp

Petition delivered to Durango City Council says human lives are at stake

August 31, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Homelessness

Photos: Sheriff’s Office rounds up shopping carts at Purple Cliffs

La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith, left, and Sgt. Chris Burke collect about 25 shopping carts Tuesday at the Purple…

August 23, 2022 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Gov. Jared Polis

Governor hires special adviser on homelessness as number of unhoused Coloradans grows

Phelps worked in Colorado Springs, which focuses on law enforcement sweeps

August 10, 2022 • Zoe Schacht — Colorado Newsline

Durango

Survey says more than 400 people are living homeless in La Plata County

identifies children, students and others who face housing insecurity

July 28, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

July 16, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Durango City Council to discuss possible homeless campsite ahead of Purple Cliffs closure

Councilors to meet in executive session Tuesday

July 16, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

La Plata County looks to partner with other counties for human services

challenges have led to a backlog in processing of public benefits

July 12, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs

Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire

July 8, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

La Plata County, city of Durango discuss Sept. 30 closure of Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Government officials will work on expedited schedule to identify one or more locations for managed camps

June 30, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Heavy rains cause mudslides, disruptions among campers at Purple Cliffs

Nonprofit helps clean campsite as residents fret eventual closure of camp

June 26, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Courts

Boulder files motion to dismiss lawsuit over its camping and tent bans

says municipal laws don’t amount to cruel and unusual punishment or a state-created danger

June 23, 2022 • Zoe Schacht — Colorado Newsline

Durango

Durango wants answers ASAP about county’s plan to close Purple Cliffs

says political will of elected officials a necessity to finding a solution

June 21, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

The Bridge shelter in Cortez cuts hours as costs rise

Shelter houses up to 41 residents; demand spikes as housing costs rise

June 20, 2022 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Civil

Boulder’s camping ban leaves unhoused residents no alternatives, plaintiffs say

of choices and resources prompt lawsuit against city

June 17, 2022 • Zoe Schacht — Colorado Newsline

Durango

La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

June 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site

June 14, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Campground

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

June 11, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Campground

Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

June 8, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Community

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

May 14, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

May 12, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Campground

La Plata County and Durango agree to partner on new site for managed camp

governments have an end in sight for the yearslong search

May 5, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Legislature

Colorado governor, state lawmakers have a $200M plan to address homelessness

Proposal includes transitional housing, addiction treatment and other services

April 20, 2022 • Faith Miller — Colorado Newsline

Camping

La Plata County agrees to buy four properties for managed camp

Commissioners will spend $1.7 million to purchase sites next to the Durango Dog Park

April 13, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer