Homelessness - The Journal

Homeless find overnight refuge in Durango Post Office

Postmaster proposes locking door to keep people from sleeping in lobby

DATE: May 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

City, county to spend $70,000 on strategic plan to address homelessness

Plan to gather data about needs, outline short-term steps

DATE: Apr 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Number of homeless students nearly doubles in Durango schools

High cost of housing, better tracking mechanisms may explain rise

DATE: Mar 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will ‘right to rest’ laws gain traction in larger cities?

Lawmaker pulls statewide bill to see if Denver takes the lead

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm buries homeless camps west of Durango

Most campers left after 3 feet of snow fell in late February

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

City, county may spend $70,000 on strategic plan to address homelessness

Other towns have completed similar studies, with mixed results

DATE: Feb 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango homeless coalition mum on progress

Group has been meeting for six months

DATE: Feb 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nonprofit expands plans for homeless village, campground

Group aims to meet housing needs for impoverished families

DATE: Feb 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Doctors plan medical outreach to advise homeless residents

Retired physician was inspired by chance encounter at office

DATE: Jan 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Meeting to explore needs, recruit volunteers for homeless services

Nonprofits will help coordinate outreach efforts in Durango

DATE: Jan 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers laid foundation for successful homeless shelter in Cortez

The Bridge provides refuge from frigid winter nights

DATE: Jan 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homelessness report casts critical light on Durango

ACLU and NLCHP propose focus on solutions for homelessness, not enforcement

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News