Homelessness - The Journal

Montrose judge denies city’s request to clear church’s unhoused camp

About 20 people have been living at United Methodist Church property

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Laundry Love celebrates 1,000 free loads in Durango

Service brings simple yet critical service to low- or no-income families

DATE: Jan 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

As winter nears, Durango’s houseless community looks to stay warm

An overnight warming center will be available on nights below 15 degrees

DATE: Dec 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Albuquerque is throwing out the belongings of homeless people, violating city policy

People have lost medications, birth certificates, IDs, treasured family photos and the ashes of loved ones

DATE: May 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

‘Compassion Center’ grows, meeting needs of Durango’s houseless

Community Compassion Outreach among several nonprofits trying to fill gaps in the care continuum

DATE: Mar 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A brush fire erupts near San Juan Regional Medical Center

Smoke expected to last for a few hours

DATE: Feb 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Tri-Cities

Grand Junction Council rejects tent ban, citing lack of alternatives for unhoused people

In September, city leaders abruptly closed a downtown park commonly used for camping

DATE: Feb 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

N.M. Gov asks for more collaboration with Mortgage Finance Authority to tackle homelessness, housing crisis

The state lacks at least 32,000 affordable housing units to meet demand, according to a recent MFA study

DATE: Feb 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango woman with about 100 tickets sentenced to 45 days in jail

Kristie Boughan declined to participate in inpatient treatment program

DATE: Jan 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County opens wallet to prevent homelessness

A $500,000 loan will help nonprofit purchase Adventure Inn, convert it to bridge housing

DATE: Jan 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police find 13 alleged intruders hiding inside former Red Snapper restaurant

Suspects include eight men, four women and a child

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango

Program provides services to those experiencing poverty and homelessness

DATE: Dec 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News