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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

Sweeps of homeless camps run counter to COVID health recommendations

Social distancing can occur in camps, but not when people are forced to move

DATE: Jul 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Group proposes self-governed homeless camp in west Durango

Effort would transition campers to permanent housing

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Compassion Outreach wraps up COVID homeless relocation program

Motel, nonprofit clarify positions on refusal of service

DATE: Jun 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Autopsy doesn’t find cause of death for man found dead along Animas River

Authorities now await results of toxicology test

DATE: Jun 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango homelessness advocates move closer to permanent camp

Neighbors in Need Alliance receives $90,000 for new camp

DATE: Jun 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

33-year-old man found dead along banks of Animas River

Coroner says autopsy Tuesday will seek cause of death

DATE: Jun 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unsheltered and expecting at the Durango homeless camp

Couple awaiting birth of twins navigates pandemic on top of homelessness

DATE: Jun 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office looks for illegal homeless camps

With opening of official campsite, people told to move to Purple Cliffs

DATE: Jun 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two Durango motels deny homeless guests

Grant program intended to relocate at-risk individuals runs into challenges

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How does social distancing work for homeless campers south of Durango?

None of 50 or so residents living at Purple Cliffs report COVID-19 symptoms

DATE: May 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.