Homelessness

List of locations for a managed homeless camp in Durango grows

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

DATE: Jan 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pandemic reveals health disparities in La Plata County

Some community members face higher burden of disease, greater economic consequences

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

What is a ‘managed’ homeless camp and who does it serve in Durango?

City, county and unhoused advocates think they’re making progress, but campers aren’t so sure

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

DATE: Jan 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County’s plan for managed homeless camp divides Durango residents

Those who live near proposed location oppose the project, but others say it will help tackle homelessness

DATE: Dec 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Where are homeless people with cars supposed to park?

Overnight car camping is against the law in most public spaces, and can get you towed

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

First project for newly formed wildfire mitigation group: Durango homeless camp

Crews build half-mile line around encampment

DATE: Dec 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s Espero Apartments opens to applause

Supportive housing offers place to heal and thrive for unhoused, low-income and disabled residents

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homelessness, mental health top residents’ wish list for how to spend COVID-19 relief money

La Plata County in no rush to determine how to dole out nearly $11 million

DATE: Sep 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County man finds new job, new hope

Window washing company helps lift Nathan Pease out of homelessness

DATE: Sep 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

People at Purple Cliffs grow frustrated with talk of closing campsite

Campers, government officials and experts favor managed camp

DATE: Sep 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County takes over search for new homeless camp

Purple Cliffs is too small and unsuitable for campers

DATE: Aug 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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