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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

Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado

State likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure

DATE: Jul 3, 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

Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County

Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended

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

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

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

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