Social issues

Local News

Durango’s Community Relations Commission resurrected with refined mission

board re-imagined after predecessor collapsed over Columbus Day post

August 22, 2024

Local News

City of Durango reveals draft Indigenous land acknowledgment

Statement addresses injustices enacted upon tribes, encourages reconciliation

August 9, 2024

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‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango

Program provides services to those experiencing poverty and homelessness

December 16, 2023

Local News

Mercy Hospital celebrates Four Corners recipients of health equity grants

organizations in the region were among 48 region-wide to receive awards

October 25, 2023

Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet briefed on ARPA funds in Durango

Lawmaker stopped at the La Plata County Administration building Friday

September 15, 2023

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City of Durango responds to drone show criticism with humor

media posts used to ‘start a dialogue’ between residents and bureaucracy

July 13, 2023

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Durango drag scene thrives, winning ‘best in show’ at DIVA awards

Performers provide an outlet for queer people to express themselves

May 31, 2023

Local News

Students celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day despite inclement weather

Planned march at Fort Lewis College is tentatively rescheduled for next week

January 16, 2023

Local News

Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

July 16, 2022

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La Plata County looks to partner with other counties for human services

challenges have led to a backlog in processing of public benefits

July 12, 2022

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Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado

likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure

July 3, 2022

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La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

June 17, 2022

Local News

La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site

June 14, 2022

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Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

June 11, 2022

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Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

June 8, 2022

Local News

Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?

Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists

May 16, 2022

Local News

Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

May 12, 2022

Local News

Manna opens resource and navigation center in Durango

Facility will support nonprofit’s expansion of services and its new model of empowerment

March 25, 2022

Local News

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

‘It's amazing what they can do with just a pen or colored pencils’

March 21, 2022

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Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves?

Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree

February 23, 2022

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Facebook suspends Powerhouse Science Center’s social media account

Nonprofit was scheduled to host live talk with public health director

February 17, 2022

Local News

List of locations for a managed homeless camp in Durango grows

Plata County and city of Durango vetting 18 additional sites after protest from residents

January 31, 2022

Food

Farmers Market: Serotiny Farms grows veggies, herbs as an act of rebirth

social worker includes ‘pay as you can’ system for produce at market

July 20, 2021

Local News

Second annual Juneteenth celebration to be held Saturday in Durango

commemorates end of slavery in the United States

June 15, 2021