Homelessness

Durango city officials

Durango hits another hurdle identifying permanent homeless camp

hopes to reach decision by May 2022

May 19, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Manna takes to the streets to combat housing insecurity

$260,000 state grant pays for new program

May 11, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

Durango’s homeless camp likely to remain at Purple Cliffs

City, county officials reach agreement to maintain site until May 2022

April 28, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Some Durangoans still haven’t received a stimulus payment

can’t be received without bank account, ID or tax filing

April 24, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Homelessness

Vacant juvenile detention center in Durango to become a community corrections center

Plata County commissioners decide to relocate halfway house

April 13, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Disabled

40 low-rent units take shape overlooking downtown Durango

Apartments offers first-of-its-kind supportive housing

April 10, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Charity

Durango ag class puts focus on helping feed less fortunate

grade students make sandwiches for homeless

March 30, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango City Council

Durango analysis turns up new option for homeless camp

eyes state land west of Bodo Industrial Park

March 24, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Frontpage Lead

La Plata County puts off decision about DeNier building’s future

date set for vote on April 13

March 23, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

More than a jail? Officials discuss future use of juvenile detention center

center could house community corrections or homeless shelter

March 10, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Homelessness

Can former detention center house homeless? County officials note roadblocks

staff members, sheriff in favor of Bodo building becoming new community corrections center

February 23, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Cortez

A legacy of new dreams: Director of Bridge shelter in Cortez to retire

Knutson led mission for new facility, expanded services

February 21, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What’s the plan to vaccinate La Plata County’s unhoused?

preferential treatment given to homeless, but service providers can get shots

February 19, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Assault (general)

Two homeless men arrested for allegedly almost killing man

said one attacker hit him with the blunt end of an ax

February 18, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Homelessness

La Plata County considers possible uses for vacated juvenile detention center

Commissioners expected to decide fate of building in coming weeks

February 9, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango City Council

Durango soup kitchen cooking up plan to offer holistic services

signals support for central resource navigation center

February 6, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Pop-up testing tracks COVID-19 in hard-to-reach groups

effort provides access to those experiencing homelessness

February 3, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Axis Health System

Is accessing health care a Catch-22 for Durango’s homeless population?

A rule that patients first get sober might cut off services for some

January 29, 2021 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Durango City Council

Durango renews site search for homeless community

Officials aim to identify location by May 1 deadline

January 29, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Homelessness

Temperatures drop below zero across Southwest Colorado

Weather station at Durango airport records low of minus 14 degrees

January 27, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Death and dying

Authorities identify homeless man found dead Monday

Autopsy did not find cause of death, coroner says

January 21, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Death and dying

Man found dead Monday morning in downtown Durango

say autopsy Thursday should determine cause of death

January 18, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango Fire Protection District

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures

January 12, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

residents test positive, state health department says

January 7, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter