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Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs

Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire

DATE: Jul 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County, city of Durango discuss Sept. 30 closure of Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Government officials will work on expedited schedule to identify one or more locations for managed camps

DATE: Jun 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Heavy rains cause mudslides, disruptions among campers at Purple Cliffs

Nonprofit helps clean campsite as residents fret eventual closure of camp

DATE: Jun 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boulder files motion to dismiss lawsuit over its camping and tent bans

City says municipal laws don’t amount to cruel and unusual punishment or a state-created danger

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango wants answers ASAP about county’s plan to close Purple Cliffs

Mayor says political will of elected officials a necessity to finding a solution

DATE: Jun 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Bridge shelter in Cortez cuts hours as costs rise

Shelter houses up to 41 residents; demand spikes as housing costs rise

DATE: Jun 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boulder’s camping ban leaves unhoused residents no alternatives, plaintiffs say

Lack of choices and resources prompt lawsuit against city

DATE: Jun 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

After failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

DATE: Jun 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

Amid concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

DATE: Jun 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

Some in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

DATE: Jun 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

DATE: May 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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