Homelessness – The Journal

Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

Some in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

DATE: Jun 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor, state lawmakers have a $200M plan to address homelessness

Proposal includes transitional housing, addiction treatment and other services

DATE: Apr 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves?

Some Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree

DATE: Feb 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dispersed camping is out of control in Chaffee County; officials are seeking solutions

An explosion in visitors and degrading outdoor ethics are wrecking natural areas

DATE: Feb 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As Colorado housing increases, so does homelessness

DENVER (AP) — A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire Saturday, after the Biden administration extended the original date by a month. The moratorium, put...

DATE: Jul 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

ACLU pushes Boulder to abandon ‘unconstitutional’ homeless policies

Civil rights group takes aim at two policies targeting unhoused residents

DATE: Jul 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jail inmates help clean up X-rock, a popular climbing spot in Southwest Colorado

No suspects identified in recent graffiti case

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna takes to the streets to combat housing insecurity

$260,000 state grant pays for new program

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango ag class puts focus on helping feed less fortunate

Eighth grade students make sandwiches for homeless

DATE: Mar 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can former detention center house homeless? County officials note roadblocks

County staff members, sheriff in favor of Bodo building becoming new community corrections center

DATE: Feb 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

A legacy of new dreams: Director of Bridge shelter to retire

Knutson led mission for new facility, expanded services

DATE: Feb 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two homeless men arrested for allegedly almost killing man

Victim said one attacker hit him with the blunt end of an ax

DATE: Feb 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News