Homelessness

Sweeps of homeless camps run counter to COVID health recommendations

Sweeps of homeless camps run counter to COVID health recommendations

distancing can occur in camps, but not when people are forced to move

July 7, 2020 • Jacob Rodgers

Group proposes self-governed homeless camp in west Durango

Durango City Council

Group proposes self-governed homeless camp in west Durango

would transition campers to permanent housing

June 24, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Community Compassion Outreach wraps up COVID homeless relocation program

Business (general)

Community Compassion Outreach wraps up COVID homeless relocation program

Motel, nonprofit clarify positions on refusal of service

June 19, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Autopsy doesn’t find cause of death for man found dead along Animas River

Autopsy doesn’t find cause of death for man found dead along Animas River

Authorities now await results of toxicology test

June 16, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Durango homelessness advocates move closer to permanent camp

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango homelessness advocates move closer to permanent camp

Neighbors in Need Alliance receives $90,000 for new camp

June 14, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

33-year-old man found dead along banks of Animas River

33-year-old man found dead along banks of Animas River

Coroner says autopsy Tuesday will seek cause of death

June 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Unsheltered and expecting at the Durango homeless camp

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Unsheltered and expecting at the Durango homeless camp

awaiting birth of twins navigates pandemic on top of homelessness

June 11, 2020 • Bret Hauff

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office looks for illegal homeless camps

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office looks for illegal homeless camps

opening of official campsite, people told to move to Purple Cliffs

June 1, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Two Durango motels deny homeless guests

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Two Durango motels deny homeless guests

program intended to relocate at-risk individuals runs into challenges

May 29, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

How does social distancing work for homeless campers south of Durango?

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How does social distancing work for homeless campers south of Durango?

of 50 or so residents living at Purple Cliffs report COVID-19 symptoms

May 23, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

City ponders its panhandling puzzle

Durango City Council

City ponders its panhandling puzzle

maze clashes with the Durango marketplace

May 6, 2015 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter