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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

Group proposes self-governed homeless camp in west Durango

Group proposes self-governed homeless camp in west Durango

would transition campers to permanent housing

Community Compassion Outreach wraps up COVID homeless relocation program

Community Compassion Outreach wraps up COVID homeless relocation program

Motel, nonprofit clarify positions on refusal of service

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

Durango homelessness advocates move closer to permanent camp

Durango homelessness advocates move closer to permanent camp

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

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

Unsheltered and expecting at the Durango homeless camp

Unsheltered and expecting at the Durango homeless camp

awaiting birth of twins navigates pandemic on top of homelessness

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

Two Durango motels deny homeless guests

Two Durango motels deny homeless guests

program intended to relocate at-risk individuals runs into challenges

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

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

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

Grant awarded to provide motel stays for Durango’s most vulnerable

Grant awarded to provide motel stays for Durango’s most vulnerable

Community Compassion Outreach provides assistance to homeless

Solutions Public Benefit Corp. temporarily halts homeless work program

Solutions Public Benefit Corp. temporarily halts homeless work program

Company focuses on adapting, offering alternative support

Manna soup kitchen closes dining room, will serve box meals

Manna soup kitchen closes dining room, will serve box meals

and laundry services also suspended

Durango police need help solving 2018 murder

Durango police need help solving 2018 murder

nonprofit raising money for a reward

Lockers offer secure storage for homeless residents in Durango

Lockers offer secure storage for homeless residents in Durango

allow people to shop, work without fretting over personal belongings

February 28, 2020

Lockers for homeless built and ready to ship to Durango

Lockers for homeless built and ready to ship to Durango

donated $6,000 and a location for storage units

February 20, 2020

Durango adopts homeless strategic plan, which calls for center directing people to services

Durango adopts homeless strategic plan, which calls for center directing people to services

Council, residents acknowledge shift in community attitude

February 19, 2020

La Plata County commissioners urge action on new homeless camp

La Plata County commissioners urge action on new homeless camp

meeting with city officials also addresses creating navigation center

January 21, 2020

Should ending homelessness be a local and federal effort?

Should ending homelessness be a local and federal effort?

lawmakers debate whether government should invest more in affordable housing

January 15, 2020

A passion for helping Durango’s homeless

A passion for helping Durango’s homeless

Richard Dilworth doesn’t always get paid for the work he does, but he does it with joy

December 23, 2019

Donated tents at Purple Cliffs offer warmth to campers

Donated tents at Purple Cliffs offer warmth to campers

space for people living homeless offers ‘a place to have community’

December 21, 2019

Negotiations to provide transit to Purple Cliffs stalled through the holidays

Negotiations to provide transit to Purple Cliffs stalled through the holidays

has sought services from two organizations

December 19, 2019

City, county consider transportation needs for Purple Cliffs campers

City, county consider transportation needs for Purple Cliffs campers

service may accommodate homeless residents

December 12, 2019

N.M. providing housing for homeless youths

N.M. providing housing for homeless youths

Juan County to receive $287,000 grant for rapid rehousing

December 2, 2019