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New report claims to have a more comprehensive look at scale of homelessness in Colorado

Nearly 53,000 Coloradans looked for assistance related to housing instability last year, a number higher than typically estimated. That’s the topline finding from a new first-of-its-kind rep...

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mercy Hospital celebrates Four Corners recipients of health equity grants

Five organizations in the region were among 48 region-wide to receive awards

DATE: Oct 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet briefed on ARPA funds in Durango

Lawmaker stopped at the La Plata County Administration building Friday

DATE: Sep 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango forms partnerships for Spanish- and English-speaking food business courses

Program focuses on basic food safety and best practices

DATE: May 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

End of emergency funds hits SNAP recipients and food providers in La Plata County

Benefits were cut an average of $90 per month in March

DATE: Apr 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Students celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day despite inclement weather

Planned march at Fort Lewis College is tentatively rescheduled for next week

DATE: Jan 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

DATE: Jul 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County looks to partner with other counties for human services

Labor challenges have led to a backlog in processing of public benefits

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local 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

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