Homelessness

New Mexico

COVID-19 stresses services for the unhoused in Farmington

Bread food pantry doubles number of meals it serves

December 27, 2020

Local News

Durango eighth graders bake for shelter residents

Cookies form the heart of their ‘Care Packages’

December 23, 2020

Local News

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

Way rental assistance almost doubles this year

December 22, 2020

Local News

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

Advisory panel offers feedback about issues of homelessness, social reform

December 19, 2020

Local News

Law enforcement refuses to comment on shooting death south of Durango

Incident involving a tribal ranger left one man dead

December 7, 2020

Local News

Residents get some space to stretch at Purple Cliffs

Workplace donation drive brings new tents to homeless camp

December 6, 2020

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

Local News

What’s best for Durango’s unhoused?

residents experiencing homelessness share their stories, solutions

November 28, 2020

Local News

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

Local News

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

Friends, family remember Dean Allen Littrell as generous

November 18, 2020

Local News

Homeless man found last week died of hypothermia, coroner says

Memorial will be held this week for Dean Allen Littrell

November 16, 2020

Local News

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

Local News

Homeless man found dead Tuesday morning at camp behind Walmart

Coroner says cause of death unknown; autopsy planned Thursday

November 10, 2020

Local News

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

governments commit $100,000 to issue in 2021

October 14, 2020

Local News

La Plata County sets terms for homeless camp’s future

Frustrations abound as officials debate Purple Cliffs site

October 2, 2020

Local News

Purple Cliffs homeless camp to remain open, for now

Plata County commissioners blast city of Durango for lack of leadership

September 29, 2020

Local News

Durango looks to Bodo Industrial Park for homeless camp location

running out of site options

September 22, 2020

Local News

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

Local News

Homeless campers, Durango residents want Purple Cliffs site to stay

Opposition picks up for camp proposal near Greenmount Cemetery

September 16, 2020

Local News

Petition calls to scrap homeless camp near Greenmount Cemetery

fear site will have negative impacts on surrounding area

September 10, 2020

Local News

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

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

September 9, 2020

Local News

City of Durango wrestles with site for permanent homeless camp

winter coming, advocates stress need for action

September 5, 2020

Local News

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

hearing reveals opposition, misunderstandings about 40-unit complex

July 22, 2020

Southwest Life

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

July 16, 2020