Homelessness

Local News

La Plata County considering purchase of various sites for managed camp

Properties could address concerns of Ella Vita and Crestview residents

March 30, 2022

Local News

Manna opens resource and navigation center in Durango

Facility will support nonprofit’s expansion of services and its new model of empowerment

March 25, 2022

Local News

Man with ‘metal spikes’ suspected of threatening Sheriff’s Office staff

Suspect was apparently upset his vehicle had been towed

March 19, 2022

Local News

Durango City Council approves $170,000 for homeless support plans

soup kitchen receives extra funding for 2022 endeavors

March 3, 2022

Local News

Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves?

Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree

February 23, 2022

Local News

Durango nonprofit starts peer recovery support services program in La Plata County

aims to help those suffering from substance use disorders and mental health conditions

February 10, 2022

Regional News

Dispersed camping is out of control in Chaffee County; officials are seeking solutions

explosion in visitors and degrading outdoor ethics are wrecking natural areas

February 4, 2022

Local News

List of locations for a managed homeless camp in Durango grows

Plata County and city of Durango vetting 18 additional sites after protest from residents

January 31, 2022

Southwest Life

Pandemic reveals health disparities in La Plata County

community members face higher burden of disease, greater economic consequences

January 20, 2022

Local News

What is a ‘managed’ homeless camp and who does it serve in Durango?

City, county and unhoused advocates think they’re making progress, but campers aren’t so sure

January 10, 2022

Local News

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022

Local News

La Plata County’s plan for managed homeless camp divides Durango residents

who live near proposed location oppose the project, but others say it will help tackle homelessness

December 14, 2021

Local News

Where are homeless people with cars supposed to park?

Overnight car camping is against the law in most public spaces, and can get you towed

December 10, 2021

Local News

First project for newly formed wildfire mitigation group: Durango homeless camp

build half-mile line around encampment

December 3, 2021

Local News

Durango’s Espero Apartments opens to applause

Supportive housing offers place to heal and thrive for unhoused, low-income and disabled residents

October 29, 2021

Local News

Homelessness, mental health top residents’ wish list for how to spend COVID-19 relief money

Plata County in no rush to determine how to dole out nearly $11 million

September 16, 2021

Local News

La Plata County man finds new job, new hope

washing company helps lift Nathan Pease out of homelessness

September 8, 2021

Local News

People at Purple Cliffs grow frustrated with talk of closing campsite

Campers, government officials and experts favor managed camp

September 6, 2021

Local News

La Plata County takes over search for new homeless camp

Cliffs is too small and unsuitable for campers

August 23, 2021

Local News

Resource center for homelessness in Durango takes shape at Manna

for support services top priority in city, county strategic plan

August 18, 2021

Regional News

ACLU pushes Boulder to abandon ‘unconstitutional’ homeless policies

rights group takes aim at two policies targeting unhoused residents

July 30, 2021

Regional News

Boulder clears way for immediate removal of tents from public spaces

ordinance is part of city’s monthslong push to enforce Boulder’s urban camping ban

July 21, 2021

Regional News

Disrupting the homeless to jail pipeline in Denver

Approach couples affordable housing programs with substance use and mental health treatment

July 16, 2021

Local News

Jail inmates help clean up X-rock, a popular climbing spot in Southwest Colorado

suspects identified in recent graffiti case

June 25, 2021