Tag: homeless
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Aurora City Council eliminates homeless sweep requirements
Aurora no longer has to provide a 72-hour notice or sheltering option before sweeping encampments.
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Police arrest several in homeless encampment sweep along Greenway Trail
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies made multiple arrests and issued several citations during a sweep of a homeless encampment along the Greenway Trail Monday. The Sheriff’s Office news release said deputies worked with other agencies during the sweep, which was in response to “a surge of complaints and reports of increased camping,” in…
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Expansion of Colorado Springs’ ‘sit-lie’ ordinance passes despite objections
The expansion of a “sit/lie” ordinance that prohibits anyone from blocking access and movements on sidewalks, alleys, roads and other public right of way in the central and westside commercial districts of Colorado Springs received final approval from City Council Tuesday, but not without objections. Councilwoman Yolanda Avila said in voting against the proposal at…
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Metro Denver homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) count underway
Groups around Metro Denver are completing the annual Point-in-Time homeless count, which gives a snapshot on amount of individuals experiencing homelessness in late January.
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Arctic freeze headed to Colorado Springs this weekend and into next week
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A cold front is bringing Arctic-cold temperatures with a 70% chance of snow to the Colorado Springs area this weekend. KOAA Meteorologist Alan Rose forecasts snow to pick up late Friday night and continue into Saturday, with 2-4 inches possible for Colorado Springs. “Enjoy the…
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Denver police sergeant to face civil trial over alleged First Amendment retaliation, judge rules
A federal judge ruled last month that a jury will evaluate whether a Denver police officer violated a man’s First Amendment rights by knocking his cell phone onto the ground in retaliation for video recording. Brian Loma was recording the city’s operation to dismantle a homeless encampment in November 2020 when he began yelling at…
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New homelessness response plan for Colorado Springs includes 60 actions
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Getting a clearer idea of the scope of homelessness in Colorado Springs is one of the next steps that will come out of the new Homelessness Response Action Plan that Mayor Yemi Mobolade released Thursday. Whether he’s speaking with residents, business owners or service providers,…
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New homelessness response plan for Colorado Springs includes 60 actions
Getting a clearer idea of the scope of homelessness in Colorado Springs is one of the next steps that will come out of the new Homelessness Response Action Plan that Mayor Yemi Mobolade released Thursday. Whether he’s speaking with residents, business owners or service providers, “the concern is clear,” the mayor said while mentioning highlights…
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Colorado Springs’ largest homeless shelter grows with overnighters; popup shelters delayed for storm
A lingering storm bringing colder temperatures and accumulating snow to the Pikes Peak region is driving more people to seek indoor accommodations at Colorado Springs’ largest homeless shelter. While another local organization that has been providing transportation from outdoor homeless camps and temporary popup shelters at churches and other locations is holding off for an…
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10th Circuit says no constitutional violation from Denver officers’ warrantless search of storage unit
Denver police officers did not violate a man’s constitutional rights with their warrantless search of a storage locker he had been using without authorization in his apartment building, the federal appeals court based in Colorado ruled last month. Although the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit emphasized its Sept. 20 opinion hinged on specific shortcomings…