Homelessness - The Durango Herald

Homeless man found dead Tuesday morning at camp behind Walmart

Coroner says cause of death unknown; autopsy planned Thursday

DATE: Nov 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, La Plata County agree to delay decision on management of homeless camp

Local governments commit $100,000 to issue in 2021

DATE: Oct 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County sets terms for homeless camp’s future

Frustrations abound as officials debate Purple Cliffs site

DATE: Oct 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purple Cliffs homeless camp to remain open, for now

La Plata County commissioners blast city of Durango for lack of leadership

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango looks to Bodo Industrial Park for homeless camp location

City running out of site options

DATE: Sep 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County tells Durango to find a homeless camp solution ‘lickety-split’

City councilors say it’s taking longer than expected to find long-term location

DATE: Sep 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless campers, Durango residents want Purple Cliffs site to stay

Opposition picks up for camp proposal near Greenmount Cemetery

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Petition calls to scrap homeless camp near Greenmount Cemetery

People fear site will have negative impacts on surrounding area

DATE: Sep 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

Commissioners: Site presents too many challenges to be long-term solution

DATE: Sep 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango wrestles with site for permanent homeless camp

With winter coming, advocates stress need for action

DATE: Sep 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Apartments for Durango’s unhoused, disabled take step toward construction

Public hearing reveals opposition, misunderstandings about 40-unit complex

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

Groups join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

DATE: Jul 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.