2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE

2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
Home Popular Durango-based artist Deborah Gorton launches web site Artist’s mixed media work and class information now at www.deborahgorton.com Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango is a doggone friendly town! When you’re ready to escape the dog-eat-dog world of the big city, Durango is the natural choice. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. This Ecological Footprint Quiz Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Trout Wall Public Art Work Nears Completion After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Home Composting Bins Available From The City of Durango The Smiley Garden: Locally grown food making sense for Durango, the world The miracle of nature is now very evident at the Smiley Garden, located along East Third Ave. on the east side of the historic Smiley Building. A model for sustainability, the Smiley Building is owned by Charles Shaw and his wife Lisa Bodwalk. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. August 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion 4-H Barbecue Cook-off offers old-fashioned camaraderie La Plata County’s largest fundraising event proves to be an opportunity for enjoying friendships, good food and a bit of days gone by. By Indiana Reed PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks Police Seek Witnesses The Durango Police Department is seeking witnesses to the incident at Denny's Restaurant which occurred on Monday, March 10, 2008. Police Seek Witnesses The Durango Police Department is seeking witnesses to the incident at Denny's Restaurant which occurred on Monday, March 10, 2008. City Grant Recipients Announced The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients. City Grant Recipients Announced The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients. City Grant Recipients Announced The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients. Utility Refund Program Available for Residents The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the utility refund program. If your total household income for 2007 was $20,376 or less, you may qualify for the Utility Refund. Utility Refund Program Available for Residents The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the utility refund program. If your total household income for 2007 was $20,376 or less, you may qualify for the Utility Refund. Tickets for the summer music festival featuring the Beach Boys on sale March 29 The June 4 show to be held at Ray Dennison Memorial Field is presented by Fort Lewis College and Coors Light Tickets for the summer music festival featuring the Beach Boys on sale March 29 The June 4 show to be held at Ray Dennison Memorial Field is presented by Fort Lewis College and Coors Light "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre Amy and Michael McCardell are hosting the film "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre on Thursday, April 17th. This film will document five families that have recovered, or are recovering, their children from autism using the same biomedical intervention "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre Amy and Michael McCardell are hosting the film "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre on Thursday, April 17th. This film will document five families that have recovered, or are recovering, their children from autism using the same biomedical intervention "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre Amy and Michael McCardell are hosting the film "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre on Thursday, April 17th. This film will document five families that have recovered, or are recovering, their children from autism using the same biomedical intervention Young Poets’ showcase at maria’s bookshop april 15th April is National Poetry Month, and Maria’s Bookshop has invited three fresh voices to do a good old fashioned poetry reading from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th in celebration of it. Young Poets’ showcase at maria’s bookshop april 15th April is National Poetry Month, and Maria’s Bookshop has invited three fresh voices to do a good old fashioned poetry reading from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th in celebration of it. za rinpoche Tibetan Buddhist spiritual master and beloved teacher Za Choeje Rinpoche will be in Durango on Sunday April 13th and Monday April 14th for three events open to the public. za rinpoche Tibetan Buddhist spiritual master and beloved teacher Za Choeje Rinpoche will be in Durango on Sunday April 13th and Monday April 14th for three events open to the public. PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH LA PLATA COUNTY APPOINTS ERICK AUNE AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR La Plata County is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Aune as the Director of the La Plata County Community Development Department. LA PLATA COUNTY APPOINTS ERICK AUNE AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR La Plata County is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Aune as the Director of the La Plata County Community Development Department. One Planet Party celebrates student Environmental Center at FLC The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts its annual spring fundraiser on Friday, March 28th at the Abbey Theatre in downtown Durango. One Planet Party celebrates student Environmental Center at FLC The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts its annual spring fundraiser on Friday, March 28th at the Abbey Theatre in downtown Durango. One Planet Party celebrates student Environmental Center at FLC The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts its annual spring fundraiser on Friday, March 28th at the Abbey Theatre in downtown Durango. People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute FREE Maintenance Clinic at Mountain Bike Specialists Mountain Bike Specialists will host a FREE maintenance clinic on Friday April 4th at 949 Main Avenue from 6:00p.m. until 7:30p.m. FREE Maintenance Clinic at Mountain Bike Specialists Mountain Bike Specialists will host a FREE maintenance clinic on Friday April 4th at 949 Main Avenue from 6:00p.m. until 7:30p.m. FREE Maintenance Clinic at Mountain Bike Specialists Mountain Bike Specialists will host a FREE maintenance clinic on Friday April 4th at 949 Main Avenue from 6:00p.m. until 7:30p.m. Durango Public Library Announces New Environmental Database Durango Public Library Announces New Environmental Database City Begins Residential Street Sweeping COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC Yes We Can…Smash!! In celebration of Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity and La Plata Electric Association are teaming up to hold a Yes We Can…Smash!! (an aluminum can smashing event to help make transport to Cortez more efficient and affordable) on Saturday, April 19 from 10a Yes We Can…Smash!! In celebration of Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity and La Plata Electric Association are teaming up to hold a Yes We Can…Smash!! (an aluminum can smashing event to help make transport to Cortez more efficient and affordable) on Saturday, April 19 from 10a FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting. FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting. FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting. City Sees Substantial Increase in Transit Ridership Durango Transit has seen significant increases in ridership in 2008. Comparison of Durango Transit ridership for the first three months of 2008 yielded an average 33 percent increase over the same period in 2007. City Sees Substantial Increase in Transit Ridership Durango Transit has seen significant increases in ridership in 2008. Comparison of Durango Transit ridership for the first three months of 2008 yielded an average 33 percent increase over the same period in 2007. FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game. FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game. FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game. City Begins Spring Clean-up Spring has sprung, and with it comes spring clean-up! City residents are encouraged to finish their spring clean-up in time for the City's annual yard waste pick up. City Begins Spring Clean-up Spring has sprung, and with it comes spring clean-up! City residents are encouraged to finish their spring clean-up in time for the City's annual yard waste pick up. 700 Main Avenue Demolition Makes Progress The three burned structures in the 700 block of Main Avenue are currently being demolished. The contract for demolition is with Interstate Restoration and the main sub contractor is Kingston Environmental Companies. 700 Main Avenue Demolition Makes Progress The three burned structures in the 700 block of Main Avenue are currently being demolished. The contract for demolition is with Interstate Restoration and the main sub contractor is Kingston Environmental Companies. 700 Main Avenue Demolition Makes Progress The three burned structures in the 700 block of Main Avenue are currently being demolished. The contract for demolition is with Interstate Restoration and the main sub contractor is Kingston Environmental Companies. 700 Main Avenue Demolition Makes Progress The three burned structures in the 700 block of Main Avenue are currently being demolished. The contract for demolition is with Interstate Restoration and the main sub contractor is Kingston Environmental Companies. City Manager Names Captain Jim Spratlen as Interim Chief of Police City Manager Names Captain Jim Spratlen as Interim Chief of Police New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan. New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan. New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan. New Miss Hozhoni Crowned New Miss Hozhoni Crowned Deficits, Debt and the U.S. Economy Deficits, Debt and the U.S. Economy Durango Arts Center Creativity Festivity Maria’s Bookshop at 960 Main Avenue in Durango is proud to host a new event in conjunction with the Durango Arts Center’s Creativity Festivity, a month-long celebration of kids and the arts. Durango Arts Center Creativity Festivity Maria’s Bookshop at 960 Main Avenue in Durango is proud to host a new event in conjunction with the Durango Arts Center’s Creativity Festivity, a month-long celebration of kids and the arts. Book Signing with NPR commentator Jim Hightower In town for his appearance as keynote speaker at the La Plata Democrats’ Annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner, national radio commentator Jim Hightower will be at Maria’s Bookshop, at 960 Main Avenue in Durango, for a free book signing from 4:30 to 5:30 on Sat Book Signing with NPR commentator Jim Hightower In town for his appearance as keynote speaker at the La Plata Democrats’ Annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner, national radio commentator Jim Hightower will be at Maria’s Bookshop, at 960 Main Avenue in Durango, for a free book signing from 4:30 to 5:30 on Sat Animas Museum announces October events Animas Museum announces October events Animas Museum announces October events Three Mercy physicians selected for 2007- 2008 Best Doctors in America® list Three Mercy physicians selected for 2007- 2008 Best Doctors in America® list Three Mercy physicians selected for 2007- 2008 Best Doctors in America® list Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Business Improvement District, City of Durango and Strater Hotel receive 2008 Governor’s Awards Business Improvement District, City of Durango and Strater Hotel receive 2008 Governor’s Awards Business Improvement District, City of Durango and Strater Hotel receive 2008 Governor’s Awards The Great Pumpkin Patch Express now running at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The Great Pumpkin Patch Express now running at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The Great Pumpkin Patch Express now running at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The Great Pumpkin Patch Express now running at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Sören Hermansen, and the Samsø clean energy success story, comes to Durango Sören Hermansen, and the Samsø clean energy success story, comes to Durango Sören Hermansen, and the Samsø clean energy success story, comes to Durango Sören Hermansen, and the Samsø clean energy success story, comes to Durango School District 9-R News Briefs Oct. 13-17 School District 9-R News Briefs Oct. 13-17 Leadership La Plata seeks nominees for Barbara Conrad Award Leadership La Plata seeks nominees for Barbara Conrad Award Annie’s Orphans providing sanctuary to abandoned or neglected dogs The orphans in the Broadway musical "Annie" had little hope of living more than “the hard-knock life;” but Annie’s Orphans, those of the canine variety, are indeed “lucky dogs.” Annie’s Orphans providing sanctuary to abandoned or neglected dogs The orphans in the Broadway musical "Annie" had little hope of living more than “the hard-knock life;” but Annie’s Orphans, those of the canine variety, are indeed “lucky dogs.” Kathy Mattea brings her “Moving Mountains Tour” to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Oct. 20 Kathy Mattea brings her “Moving Mountains Tour” to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Oct. 20 Kathy Mattea brings her “Moving Mountains Tour” to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Oct. 20 Assistant City Manager earns credentials Learn to skate at Chapman Hill Local FFA Chapter receives national ranking Local FFA Chapter receives national ranking Local FFA Chapter receives national ranking	Durango, CO –CR 250 remains closed in the 2700 block of County Road 250 to through traffic and will remain closed until further notice. The road was closed due to flooding and for public safety. This closer applies to all users (motorists, cyclist and pedestrians). Northbound traffic up to 2755 CR 250 should not be impacted by the closure. All residents traveling north of 2755 County Road 250 must use an alternate route to access County Road 250 by traveling north on State Highway 550 to CR 252 (Trimble Lane). County staff will continue to monitor the flooding and debris flow, and will open the road as soon as the conditions allow. For additional information, please contact Doyle Villers, Superintendent of Road Maintenance, at 970-382-6414 or e-mail villersde@co.laplata.co.us.
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