Homelessness - The Journal

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

Two residents test positive, state health department says

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Bridge Shelter adjusts for pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has compounded the problems of homelessness, but Cortez was more prepared for the layer of crisis thanks to the newly built Bridge Emergency Shelter. On t...

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 stresses services for the unhoused in Farmington

Daily Bread food pantry doubles number of meals it serves

DATE: Dec 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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

Advisory panel offers feedback about issues of homelessness, social reform

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents get some space to stretch at Purple Cliffs

Workplace donation drive brings new tents to homeless camp

DATE: Dec 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Law enforcement refuses to comment on shooting death south of Durango

Incident involving a tribal ranger left one man dead

DATE: Dec 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seven cars towed in middle of night from Purple Cliffs homeless camp

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office says residents had plenty of warning

DATE: Nov 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless man found last week died of hypothermia, coroner says

Memorial will be held this week for Dean Allen Littrell

DATE: Nov 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless man found dead Tuesday morning at camp behind Walmart

Coroner says cause of death unknown; autopsy planned Thursday

DATE: Nov 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County tells Durango to find a homeless camp solution ‘lickety-split’

City councilors say it’s taking longer than expected to find long-term location

DATE: Sep 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Petition calls to scrap homeless camp near Greenmount Cemetery

People fear site will have negative impacts on surrounding area

DATE: Sep 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

Commissioners: Site presents too many challenges to be long-term solution

DATE: Sep 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News