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Thursday, June 07, 2012  Durango police are serving eviction notices on camps set up by homeless people living on public lands.

Monday, May 16, 2011  There's no camping allowed anywhere within the city on public property, but that isn't stopping the homeless from living in isolated parts of town.

Thursday, March 25, 2010  Police say they are referring homeless people to shelters or substance abuse programs instead. Colorado Springs City Council approved the ordinance, which makes it illegal to be in a tent or other temporary shelter on public property.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  One local man is doing all he can to help with the homeless issue in our community. Alexei Shakhrive is a businessman new to the area but says if Colorado Springs ignores the homeless issue it's just going to bring our economy down more than it already is.

Thursday, January 21, 2010  News and topics that affect the lives of Rocky Mountain residents -- yesterday, today and tomorrow

Wednesday, January 20, 2010  Police say a spike in violence in the homeless camps along Fountain Creek has led people who live there to arm themselves with weapons.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  More than 120 people live in the camps, and makeshift toilets and toilet paper have shown up along Monument and Fountain creeks. Real estate agent Janis Heuberger says she has an issue with that.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  A 40-bed detox center at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is rarely full, and by opening it up to the homeless, Bureau Chief Paula Presley tells FOX21 News it will ultimately help the community.

Tuesday, December 08, 2009  An ordinance proposed to city council on Monday attempted to deal with the issue by preventing any camping within the city limits and re-enforcing the "no camping" within the parks policy. Chief of Police Richard Myers presented the ordinance at the request of city council and urgings by business owners and homeowners in the area about the diminished quality of life the camps have led to.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009  Homeless camps are popping up more and more around Colorado Springs, so what does the city plan to do? Vice-Mayor Larry Small tells FOX21 News they have to deal with this issue with compassion and public safety.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009  A meeting was held at Gold Hill police substation for community members to discuss how to alter the homeless sweeps that led to a possible lawsuit against Colorado Springs.