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Homelessness

Durango hits another hurdle identifying permanent homeless camp

Durango hits another hurdle identifying permanent homeless camp

hopes to reach decision by May 2022

Manna takes to the streets to combat housing insecurity

Manna takes to the streets to combat housing insecurity

$260,000 state grant pays for new program

Durango’s homeless camp likely to remain at Purple Cliffs

Durango’s homeless camp likely to remain at Purple Cliffs

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

Some Durangoans still haven’t received a stimulus payment

Some Durangoans still haven’t received a stimulus payment

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

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

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

Plata County commissioners decide to relocate halfway house

40 low-rent units take shape overlooking downtown Durango

40 low-rent units take shape overlooking downtown Durango

Apartments offers first-of-its-kind supportive housing

Durango ag class puts focus on helping feed less fortunate

Durango ag class puts focus on helping feed less fortunate

grade students make sandwiches for homeless

Durango analysis turns up new option for homeless camp

Durango analysis turns up new option for homeless camp

eyes state land west of Bodo Industrial Park

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

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

date set for vote on April 13

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

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

center could house community corrections or homeless shelter

Can former detention center house homeless? County officials note roadblocks

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

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

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

Knutson led mission for new facility, expanded services

February 21, 2021

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

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

Two homeless men arrested for allegedly almost killing man

Two homeless men arrested for allegedly almost killing man

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

February 18, 2021

La Plata County considers possible uses for vacated juvenile detention center

La Plata County considers possible uses for vacated juvenile detention center

Commissioners expected to decide fate of building in coming weeks

February 9, 2021

Durango soup kitchen cooking up plan to offer holistic services

Durango soup kitchen cooking up plan to offer holistic services

signals support for central resource navigation center

February 6, 2021

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

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

effort provides access to those experiencing homelessness

February 3, 2021

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

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

Durango renews site search for homeless community

Durango renews site search for homeless community

Officials aim to identify location by May 1 deadline

January 29, 2021

Temperatures drop below zero across Southwest Colorado

Temperatures drop below zero across Southwest Colorado

Weather station at Durango airport records low of minus 14 degrees

January 27, 2021

Authorities identify homeless man found dead Monday

Authorities identify homeless man found dead Monday

Autopsy did not find cause of death, coroner says

January 21, 2021

Man found dead Monday morning in downtown Durango

Man found dead Monday morning in downtown Durango

say autopsy Thursday should determine cause of death

January 18, 2021

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures

January 12, 2021

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

residents test positive, state health department says

January 7, 2021