Homelessness - The Durango Herald

Lockers to be installed at Transit Center for homeless

Neighbors in Need Alliance raises $12,700 for effort

DATE: Nov 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Alternative to homeless camping near Purple Cliffs is sought

Durango city councilor suggests new site at snow-storage location

DATE: Nov 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

City, county express support for homeless ‘navigation center’

Officials informally agree to pony up $150,000 per year

DATE: Nov 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

At new homeless camp, basic services are a trek

Purple Cliffs is on a hillside, about a mile from food, water and transportation

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Strategic plan on homelessness focuses on practical solutions

Locations needed for shelter, new camp, lockers

DATE: Oct 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless don’t just live on the streets, sometimes, they die there

At least four homeless residents have died this year in La Plata County

DATE: Oct 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the $70,000 study says ... homeless camping and resources would help

Navigation center would serve, track residents in need

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

50 volunteers spend Sunday cleaning homeless camps

Trash service, port-a-potties at Purple Cliffs camp aimed at preventing similar refuse problems

DATE: Oct 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Funding granted to build 40-unit complex for disabled homeless residents

Construction could start next year on city property in west Durango

DATE: Oct 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cleanup planned for homeless camp west of downtown Durango

Campers have been moved, but trash piles remain

DATE: Oct 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless woman’s viral subway opera performance may get her off the streets

Her piercing soprano ricocheted off the subway’s concrete walls, drowning out the robot announcing the next train’s arrival. The vocalist stood by herself near the end of the plat...

DATE: Oct 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Longstanding homeless camp shut down, but trash abounds

Sheriff: ‘This won’t ever be the place to camp again’

DATE: Sep 28, 2019 | 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.