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- 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?
- Animas River Trail Mural Project
Trout Wall Mural Anticipates Completion in July 2007
- 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.
- City Begins Work on Downtown Sidewalk Design Project
The City of Durango is undertaking a redesign and upgrade of its downtown pedestrian areas, including sidewalks, curbs, crossings and streetscapes.
- 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
- 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent.
- 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent.
- 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent.
- Educational Talent Search graduation sends students on their way to a brighter future
A couple of weeks after Fort Lewis College bid farewell to almost 600 of its students at Spring Commencement, the Educational Talent Search (ETS) program at Fort Lewis College graduated its students, some of whom may become the newest Skyhawks next year.
- District 9-R News briefs for the week of May 12
- District 9-R News briefs for the week of May 12
- Catch the Reading Bug
- Catch the Reading Bug
- 9-R News briefs for the week of May 19
- 9-R News briefs for the week of May 19
- Bayfield High Student Council receives $900+ from Steamworks
“Wolverine Wednesdays” at Steamworks Bayfield supports Bayfield Youth.
- Bayfield High Student Council receives $900+ from Steamworks
“Wolverine Wednesdays” at Steamworks Bayfield supports Bayfield Youth.
- 9-R News briefs for the week of June 9
- 9-R News briefs for the week of June 9
- Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs
- Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs
- Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs
- FLC students have opportunity to study in New York City
- FLC students have opportunity to study in New York City
- FLC students have opportunity to study in New York City
- Senator Ken Salazar’s staff to lead informational grant preparation workshop
- Senator Ken Salazar’s staff to lead informational grant preparation workshop
- Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start in September
- Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start in September
- School District 9-R names new Director of Public Information
- School District 9-R names new Director of Public Information
- School District 9-R names new Director of Public Information
- Animas Hall groundbreaking ceremony planned for Aug. 15 at Fort Lewis College
- Animas Hall groundbreaking ceremony planned for Aug. 15 at Fort Lewis College
- Animas Hall groundbreaking ceremony planned for Aug. 15 at Fort Lewis College
- Animas Hall groundbreaking ceremony planned for Aug. 15 at Fort Lewis College
- Fort Lewis College receives grant to improve math and science learning
- Fort Lewis College receives grant to improve math and science learning
- Durango School District 9-R welcomes back students
- Durango School District 9-R welcomes back students
- News Briefs from School District 9R
- News Briefs from School District 9R
- Former astronaut to speak at Fort Lewis College’s Fall Convocation
- Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project
- Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project
- Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project
- 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23
- 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23
- Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities
- Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities
- Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities
- New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named
- New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named
- School District 9-R News Briefs, Sept. 19-24
- School District 9-R News Briefs, Sept. 19-24
- Animas Museum announces upcoming history program
- Animas Museum announces upcoming history program
- Animas Museum announces upcoming history program
- Animas Museum announces upcoming history program
- Teaching/Coaching duties change at DHS
- Teaching/Coaching duties change at DHS
- Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante
- Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante
- Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante
- Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante
- Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3
- Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3
- Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3
- Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3
- “Starting Your Business” workshop to give prospective business owners a leg up
- “Starting Your Business” workshop to give prospective business owners a leg up
- “Starting Your Business” workshop to give prospective business owners a leg up
- School District 9-R News Briefs, Sept. 29-Oct. 3
- School District 9-R News Briefs, Sept. 29-Oct. 3
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Durango Independent Film Festival presents “Oil and Water” Jan. 5
- Durango Independent Film Festival presents “Oil and Water” Jan. 5
- Durango Independent Film Festival presents “Oil and Water” Jan. 5
- Mercy reaches 1,000 baby milestone for 2nd year
- Mercy reaches 1,000 baby milestone for 2nd year
- Mercy reaches 1,000 baby milestone for 2nd year
- Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango
- Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango
- Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango
- San Juan Basin Health offers assistance with New Year’s Resolutions
- Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability
Durango’s only fine art photography gallery, Open Shutter, not only “shines” as a retail success, it has also emerged as an example for energy efficiency and sustainability in Durango’s Historic Downtown.
- Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability
Durango’s only fine art photography gallery, Open Shutter, not only “shines” as a retail success, it has also emerged as an example for energy efficiency and sustainability in Durango’s Historic Downtown.
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Ariano to present at Friends of the Arts meeting
- Ariano to present at Friends of the Arts meeting
- Parks and Recreation accepting winter league registrations
- Elected officials to take Oath of Office Jan. 13
- Lakota historian and author Joseph Marshall III to discuss “Leadership Lessons of Crazy Horse”
- Lakota historian and author Joseph Marshall III to discuss “Leadership Lessons of Crazy Horse”
- Book-signing up-coming for “The Edge of Never: A Skier’s Story of Life, Death and Dreams in the World’s Most Dangerous Mountains”
- Book-signing up-coming for “The Edge of Never: A Skier’s Story of Life, Death and Dreams in the World’s Most Dangerous Mountains”
- LPEA’s Jake Wills earns final engineering accreditation
Wills passes Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
- LPEA’s Jake Wills earns final engineering accreditation
Wills passes Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
- San Juan Symphony to present Ian Hobson in Adams Foundation Piano Recital
- San Juan Symphony to present Ian Hobson in Adams Foundation Piano Recital
- San Juan Symphony to present Ian Hobson in Adams Foundation Piano Recital
- Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Selected High School juniors sponsored by La Plata Electric Association.
- Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Selected High School juniors sponsored by La Plata Electric Association.
- Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Selected High School juniors sponsored by La Plata Electric Association.
- City revises Transit fares
- San Juan Basin Health Briefs for January-February
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DURANGO, Colo. - Durango School District 9-R has been awarded a $35,000 dollar grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation to make walking and biking to school safer. Funds will be used for education and to augment county and district maps to include community sidewalks and bike paths.
As part of the annual Drive Safe Campaign, in conjunction with the school district, the Durango Fire and Rescue Authority will have firefighters and fire trucks located at the following locations to serve as a reminder for the community to take extra safety precautions, especially around school zones:
Tues., Aug 19:
· Durango High School on Main Avenue
Wed., Aug. 20:
· Florida Mesa Elementary on Highway 172 at the Grange
· Park Elementary at 4th on College
· Riverview Elementary at the 1400 block of Florida Road
· Sunnyside Elementary off Highway 550
· Miller Middle School on Junction Street |