Homelessness - The Journal

Durango homeless camp protest starts fourth day

City councilors plan to discuss campers’ concerns Tuesday

DATE: Jul 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents call for additional testing at proposed homeless camp

Future site poses unanswered health questions

DATE: Jul 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman lends an ear to homeless teens

Loretta Meushaw helps youth who have limited shelter options

DATE: Jul 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Living

City won’t study uranium health risks before opening homeless camp

State recommends complete assessment

DATE: Jun 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Successful fundraiser to house homeless woman inspires campaign

Yearlong effort starts with party Sunday at Fort Lewis College

DATE: Apr 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office temporarily relocating homeless camp

Decision comes after small fire on Tuesday

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council may prohibit sitting or lying on sidewalks

‘You don’t want to step over people,’ councilor says

DATE: Apr 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bridge Emergency Shelter fundraiser tours the world with soup

Volunteers dish up recipes to fund new building for Bridge shelter

DATE: Mar 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Downtown Durango Ambassadors will return in effort to curb panhandling

Laws in other towns being examined for answers in city

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango City Council proposes homeless shelters instead of a camp

New idea: Use churches, government buildings and other structures for temporary housing

DATE: Feb 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Habitat for Humanity helps low-income families find a home

Chapter renovated four homes, is building a new one

DATE: Jan 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three mobile homes catch fire in Cortez area

Two neighboring homes destroyed; one saved

DATE: Dec 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News