Social problems

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County

Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended

June 16, 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

Local News

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

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

June 11, 2022

Local News

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

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Durango contends with problematic city names

‘How do we approach this?’

February 10, 2021

Local News

Downtown ambassadors help tourists, watch for troublemakers

Program adds personal touch to streets of Durango

July 11, 2018

Local News

Ideas flow at forum to address homelessness

isolation a universal characteristic among those without homes

February 17, 2018

Local News

Ute Mountain Ute film earns Los Angeles awards

actors address problems of substance abuse head on

January 1, 2018

Film

Ute Mountain Ute film earns Los Angeles awards

actors address problems of substance abuse head on

December 9, 2017

Local News

La Plata County faces early childhood care shortage

shows racial disparities persist across Colorado

April 27, 2017

Local News

Report: La Plata County food stamp enrollment stagnant

neighboring counties up participation

February 7, 2017

Local News

Deaths jolt Montezuma schools

Parents and students grieve, plan response

November 7, 2016

Local News

Durango-area social service groups focus on helping teens

with sexting issues illustrates educational efforts

April 20, 2016

Regional News

A home away from home

Assimilation is a long process for Somalis in Colorado farm town

March 19, 2016

Local News

198 ways to cause nonviolent change

Einstein Institution speaker shares ideas

October 1, 2014