Homelessness - The Durango Herald

Homeless seek legal protection from cities’ laws

Many living on the streets say booming cities have outlawed their right to sleep, beg and even sit

DATE: Jun 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Panhandling inspires ambassadors to help downtown tourists

‘We’re just trying to be more positive and proactive’

DATE: May 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Toxicology results pending in homeless man’s death

Randy Shaw, 40, found dead Saturday along Animas River

DATE: May 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body found on west bank of Animas River identified

Family members: Randy Shaw a good man plagued by drugs

DATE: May 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body discovered near Animas River in Durango

The body of a 40-year-old man was discovered Saturday afternoon along the west bank of the Animas River behind a house on West Park Avenue. The man was found downstream of the Mai...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Herald wins several awards in Society of Professional Journalists’ contest

Trout Unlimited also recognizes paper’s work

DATE: May 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pawn shop manager makes a statement on homelessness

DATE: Apr 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Greeley homeless to lose hub

City struggles with plan to deal with population

DATE: Mar 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County program offers hand-up from homelessness

Transitional housing program puts parents on path to financial independence

DATE: Mar 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado homeless program receives HUD grant

Housing Solutions for the Southwest gets $139,910 to aid homeless families

DATE: Mar 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council considers long-term housing for homeless

Project would require tax credits

DATE: Feb 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Director of shelter, veterans program wants to expand services

Bauske also will oversee Southwest Safehouse

DATE: Jan 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon