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Homelessness

Outreach changing homeless camping culture in La Plata County

West of the Durango Tech Center, Fritz Schnell’s camp is neatly kept, as are many of those on La Plata County property. Some residents clean regularly, and Manna Soup Kitchen’s ga...

DATE: Dec 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless camps west of Tech Center raise concerns

Group explores solutions to homelessness

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Adult Education Center provides students in need with housing

For decades, schools have known kids don’t learn well if they’re hungry or homeless. It’s not any different for older students, and the Thanks to a $75,000 grant from the Daniels Fund and ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawsuit challenges Denver’s sweeps of the homeless

DENVER – When Jerry Burton’s sleeping bag and tent were removed by city workers from his campsite near a rapidly developing area close to downtown Denver, he was able to start over again wit...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Efforts to contain panhandling see mixed results

Business group intends to continue outreach to homeless next year

DATE: Sep 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crew released from Animas Mountain brush fire

A By 9:40 p.m., the crew was released, and the command was terminated, DFPD spokesman Scot Davis said. Earlier, he noted: “The fire is pretty high up, and is visible from severa...

DATE: Aug 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless camp stabbing investigation suspended

None of the four men involved wish to pursue charges

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s Office investigating stabbing at Durango homeless camp

31-year-old sent to Mercy Regional Medical Center

DATE: Jul 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homelessness in Durango: Finding a fix

About 100 people gathered for the Durango Homeless Summit on June 15 at the Durango Public Library to examine he issue of homelessness in the Durango area. Homelessness is a probl...

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest

DATE: Jun 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summit explores solutions to Colorado homelessness

Some providers drop sobriety and time limits

DATE: Jun 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Overdose confirmed in homeless man’s death

Randy Shaw was found on Animas riverbank in May

DATE: Jun 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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