Homelessness

Farmington

COVID-19 stresses services for the unhoused in Farmington

Bread food pantry doubles number of meals it serves

December 28, 2020 • Sam Ribakoff

Charity

Durango eighth graders bake for shelter residents

Cookies form the heart of their ‘Care Packages’

December 23, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Eviction levels could be ‘catastrophic’ in Durango if freeze is not extended

Way rental assistance almost doubles this year

December 22, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Durango city officials

Is Durango Police Department’s mission aligned with community values?

Advisory panel offers feedback about issues of homelessness, social reform

December 19, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Law enforcement refuses to comment on shooting death south of Durango

Incident involving a tribal ranger left one man dead

December 7, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Charity

Residents get some space to stretch at Purple Cliffs

Workplace donation drive brings new tents to homeless camp

December 6, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Food

As a homeless teen, I foraged for wild food to survive. The lessons still shape my cooking.

Douglas Fir Fettuccine Alfredo.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post If I have dry pasta on hand, I toss that into a boiling pot.…

November 30, 2020 • Sabra Boyd

Frontpage Lead

What’s best for Durango’s unhoused?

residents experiencing homelessness share their stories, solutions

November 28, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Homelessness

Seven cars towed in middle of night from Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Plata County Sheriff’s Office says residents had plenty of warning

November 24, 2020 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Death and dying

Homeless community pays tribute to Durango man with ‘traveling heart’

Friends, family remember Dean Allen Littrell as generous

November 18, 2020 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Animas River

Homeless man found last week died of hypothermia, coroner says

Memorial will be held this week for Dean Allen Littrell

November 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Charity

Stranger pays for Durango woman’s groceries, lets her keep the change

Hall says one act of kindness led to several more

November 12, 2020 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Animas River

Homeless man found dead Tuesday morning at camp behind Walmart

Coroner says cause of death unknown; autopsy planned Thursday

November 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango City Council

Durango, La Plata County agree to delay decision on management of homeless camp

governments commit $100,000 to issue in 2021

October 14, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

La Plata County sets terms for homeless camp’s future

Frustrations abound as officials debate Purple Cliffs site

October 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

Purple Cliffs homeless camp to remain open, for now

Plata County commissioners blast city of Durango for lack of leadership

September 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango City Council

Durango looks to Bodo Industrial Park for homeless camp location

running out of site options

September 23, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

La Plata County tells Durango to find a homeless camp solution ‘lickety-split’

councilors say it’s taking longer than expected to find long-term location

September 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango City Council

Homeless campers, Durango residents want Purple Cliffs site to stay

Opposition picks up for camp proposal near Greenmount Cemetery

September 16, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

Petition calls to scrap homeless camp near Greenmount Cemetery

fear site will have negative impacts on surrounding area

September 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango City Council

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

Commissioners: Site presents too many challenges to be long-term solution

September 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

City of Durango wrestles with site for permanent homeless camp

winter coming, advocates stress need for action

September 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

Apartments for Durango’s unhoused, disabled take step toward construction

hearing reveals opposition, misunderstandings about 40-unit complex

July 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Food

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

July 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter