Social problems

Durango

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Abortion

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County

Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended

June 16, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

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

June 14, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Campground

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

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

June 11, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Campground

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Community

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Camping

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Curriculum

Durango School District 9-R selects common reading to aid ‘cultural proficiency’

will be used as guide to bolster academic achievement among minority students

May 3, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango City Council

Durango contends with problematic city names

‘How do we approach this?’

February 10, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer