Homelessness - The Journal

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

Sweeps of homeless camps run counter to COVID health recommendations

Social distancing can occur in camps, but not when people are forced to move

DATE: Jul 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Compassion Outreach wraps up COVID homeless relocation program

Motel, nonprofit clarify positions on refusal of service

DATE: Jun 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Autopsy doesn’t find cause of death for man found dead along Animas River

Authorities now await results of toxicology test

DATE: Jun 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

33-year-old man found dead along banks of Animas River

Coroner says autopsy Tuesday will seek cause of death

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unsheltered and expecting at the Durango homeless camp

Couple awaiting birth of twins navigates pandemic on top of homelessness

DATE: Jun 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two Durango motels deny homeless guests

Grant program intended to relocate at-risk individuals runs into challenges

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bridge Shelter adjusts, apartments fill up

Homeless center adjusts to coronavirus crisis

DATE: May 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna soup kitchen closes dining room, will serve box meals

Shower, laundry services also suspended

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police need help solving 2018 murder

Local nonprofit raising money for a reward

DATE: Mar 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lockers for homeless built and ready to ship to Durango

City donated $6,000 and a location for storage units

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News