Social Issues General

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

Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?

Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

Manna resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

DATE: May 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna opens resource and navigation center in Durango

Facility will support nonprofit’s expansion of services and its new model of empowerment

DATE: Mar 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

‘It's amazing what they can do with just a pen or colored pencils’

DATE: Mar 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves?

Some Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree

DATE: Feb 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

List of locations for a managed homeless camp in Durango grows

La Plata County and city of Durango vetting 18 additional sites after protest from residents

DATE: Jan 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Broadway star Karen Olivo protests Scott Rudin silence

NEW YORK – Tony Award-winner Karen Olivo says she won’t return to “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” once it reopens, saying she’s frustrated by the Broadway industry and especially the silence in ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango City Council candidates talk taxes, housing and bump-outs at forum

Seven residents running for three open seats on board

DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

NYT columnist David Brooks to tackle trust, divided nation in upcoming talk

Solutions come from bottom up, he says

DATE: Feb 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Durango Police Department’s mission aligned with community values?

Advisory panel offers feedback about issues of homelessness, social reform

DATE: Dec 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ballantine Communications, Inc.
Durango Herald Durango Herald Store The Journal The Tri-City Record
DGO Directory Plus BCI Media Services
Events Four Corners Expos Browse Local Jobs Careers With Us
Contact Us
News tip/feedback Letter to the Editor Submit Local Brief FAQs About/History
Report a paper delivery issue/suspend delivery Advertise with Us Staff/Contact
Find Us
E-Edition
RSS Alexa

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages

Get The Herald

Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox:

© 2025 Durango Herald | Ballantine Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy