Heavy rains cause mudslides, disruptions among campers at Purple Cliffs Nonprofit helps clean campsite as residents fret eventual closure of camp June 26, 2022
The Bridge shelter in Cortez cuts hours as costs rise Shelter houses up to 41 residents; demand spikes as housing costs rise June 20, 2022
Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160 June 11, 2022
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
Colorado governor, state lawmakers have a $200M plan to address homelessness Proposal includes transitional housing, addiction treatment and other services April 20, 2022
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
Dispersed camping is out of control in Chaffee County; officials are seeking solutions explosion in visitors and degrading outdoor ethics are wrecking natural areas February 4, 2022
As Colorado housing increases, so does homelessness Housing activists erect a sign in Swampscott, Mass. A federal freeze on most evictions is set to expire soon. The… July 30, 2021
ACLU pushes Boulder to abandon ‘unconstitutional’ homeless policies rights group takes aim at two policies targeting unhoused residents July 30, 2021
Jail inmates help clean up X-rock, a popular climbing spot in Southwest Colorado suspects identified in recent graffiti case June 25, 2021
Manna takes to the streets to combat housing insecurity $260,000 state grant pays for new program May 11, 2021
Durango ag class puts focus on helping feed less fortunate grade students make sandwiches for homeless March 30, 2021
Can former detention center house homeless? County officials note roadblocks staff members, sheriff in favor of Bodo building becoming new community corrections center February 23, 2021
A legacy of new dreams: Director of Bridge shelter to retire Knutson led mission for new facility, expanded services February 20, 2021
Two homeless men arrested for allegedly almost killing man said one attacker hit him with the blunt end of an ax February 18, 2021
Durango renews site search for homeless community Officials aim to identify location by May 1 deadline January 29, 2021
Temperatures drop below zero across Southwest Colorado Weather station at Durango airport records low of minus 14 degrees January 27, 2021
Man found dead Monday morning in downtown Durango say autopsy Thursday should determine cause of death January 18, 2021
2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures January 12, 2021
Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp residents test positive, state health department says January 7, 2021
The Bridge Shelter adjusts for pandemic On the ground floor, the modern shelter provides overnight winter housing and a hot meal for the homeless community from… January 5, 2021
COVID-19 stresses services for the unhoused in Farmington Bread food pantry doubles number of meals it serves December 25, 2020
Is Durango Police Department’s mission aligned with community values? Advisory panel offers feedback about issues of homelessness, social reform December 15, 2020
Residents get some space to stretch at Purple Cliffs Workplace donation drive brings new tents to homeless camp December 8, 2020
