Animas River Days is Just Around the Bend

Animas River Days is Just Around the Bend Animas River Days is just around the bend. The three-day event is being held June 20-22 in Santa Rita Park along Hwy 550 just south of downtown Durango.
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? 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 New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave. Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org. New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave. Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org. New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave. Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org. New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave. Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org. New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave. Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org. Swinging Bridge Closed for Rehabilitation The Swinging Bridge on the Animas River Trail will be closed for rehabilitation beginning Monday, June 9, 2008. The existing wood elements, including the decking and railing, will be removed and replaced. City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America” The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9. City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America” The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9. City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America” The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9. City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America” The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9. City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America” The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9. Who's Your Daddy Who's Your Daddy kicks of summer, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a street party and fundraiser or all ages to benefit The Children’s Museum of Durango/Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, on Main Avenue (on the 10th and 11th b Who's Your Daddy Who's Your Daddy kicks of summer, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a street party and fundraiser or all ages to benefit The Children’s Museum of Durango/Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, on Main Avenue (on the 10th and 11th b Who's Your Daddy Who's Your Daddy kicks of summer, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a street party and fundraiser or all ages to benefit The Children’s Museum of Durango/Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, on Main Avenue (on the 10th and 11th b City Announces New Police Chief City Announces New Police Chief City Announces New Police Chief Animas River Days “Flows” into Durango Animas River Days flows into town on June 20, 21 and 22, with numerous festivities planned and more community support than the event has seen in years. Animas River Days “Flows” into Durango Animas River Days flows into town on June 20, 21 and 22, with numerous festivities planned and more community support than the event has seen in years. Bike to Work Day Returns for its 7th Year Bike to Work Day returns for its 7th consecutive year on Wednesday, June 25th from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Main Avenue in downtown Durango. Bike to Work Day Returns for its 7th Year Bike to Work Day returns for its 7th consecutive year on Wednesday, June 25th from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Main Avenue in downtown Durango. FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region? FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region? FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region? FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region? Public Art Projects Planned for New Library The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission is excited to announce two Calls to Artists to acquire works of art for Durango’s new library. Public Art Projects Planned for New Library The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission is excited to announce two Calls to Artists to acquire works of art for Durango’s new library. Public Art Projects Planned for New Library The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission is excited to announce two Calls to Artists to acquire works of art for Durango’s new library. LA PLATA COUNTY ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PROCESS TO REQUEST INCREASED MAINTENANCE ON COUNTY ROADS LA PLATA COUNTY ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PROCESS TO REQUEST INCREASED MAINTENANCE ON COUNTY ROADS FULL GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSION STUDY ON LINE The complete Baseline Green Gas Emission Profile and Forecast dated April 3, 2008 has now been posted to the La Plata County website FULL GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSION STUDY ON LINE The complete Baseline Green Gas Emission Profile and Forecast dated April 3, 2008 has now been posted to the La Plata County website Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund. Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund. Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund. Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund. Center of Southwest Studies to mark Summer Solstice with special ceremony Center of Southwest Studies to mark Summer Solstice with special ceremony Center of Southwest Studies to mark Summer Solstice with special ceremony Summer Smash at Habitat for Humanity Cans for Habitat aluminum recycling will be holding a can smashing event this Saturday, June 21 from 10am to 3pm in the parking lot adjacent to Habitat Home Supply. Summer Smash at Habitat for Humanity Cans for Habitat aluminum recycling will be holding a can smashing event this Saturday, June 21 from 10am to 3pm in the parking lot adjacent to Habitat Home Supply. Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Fred Kroeger, Harpers to be honored at Community Heritage Award Celebration Fred Kroeger, Harpers to be honored at Community Heritage Award Celebration Fred Kroeger, Harpers to be honored at Community Heritage Award Celebration Public Art Commission seeks volunteers Public Art Commission seeks volunteers Public Art Commission seeks volunteers New Fort Lewis College student union building plan approved New Fort Lewis College student union building plan approved New Fort Lewis College student union building plan approved New floodplain mapping for Vallecito and Grimes Creeks to be presented July 1 New floodplain mapping for Vallecito and Grimes Creeks to be presented July 1 Southwest Colorado Community Index up-dated and on-line Southwest Colorado Community Index up-dated and on-line Southwest Colorado Community Index up-dated and on-line Fundraiser to celebrate life of Cindy Owen-Crist “Bike and Build” to assist Habitat for Humanity 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 Lecture on the life and work of Henri Cartier-Bresson upcoming at Open Shutter Lecture on the life and work of Henri Cartier-Bresson upcoming at Open Shutter KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. City Offices closed on Labor Day Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named School District 9-R News Briefs, Aug.29 School District 9-R News Briefs, Aug.29 Cosmopolitan, now established at the top of the Durango restaurant ladder, soon to open for lunch Early summer 2007, Cosmopolitan restaurant, already well-known in Telluride, opened in Durango, bringing its “old” world, “new” world concept of fine food and service to town. But now there’s more. The restaurant will soon go “Neapolitan.” Cosmopolitan, now established at the top of the Durango restaurant ladder, soon to open for lunch Early summer 2007, Cosmopolitan restaurant, already well-known in Telluride, opened in Durango, bringing its “old” world, “new” world concept of fine food and service to town. But now there’s more. The restaurant will soon go “Neapolitan.” 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. City seeks volunteers for POST master plan steering committee San Juan Symphony presents family concert in Farmington San Juan Symphony presents family concert in Farmington Durango Public Library Fund Raising committee achieves initial goal Durango Public Library Fund Raising committee achieves initial goal Durango Public Library Fund Raising committee achieves initial goal 2008 REALTORS® donations most in history 2008 REALTORS® donations most in history REEL ROCK Film Tour in Durango Sept. 16-17 REEL ROCK Film Tour in Durango Sept. 16-17 Picnic in the Park with children’s musician Jeff Kagan Durango Daybreak Rotary hosts second annual summer Barn Dance Fundraiser to Benefit community and international projects. Durango Daybreak Rotary hosts second annual summer Barn Dance Fundraiser to Benefit community and international projects. Durango Daybreak Rotary hosts second annual summer Barn Dance Fundraiser to Benefit community and international projects. Fort Lewis College schedules Old Fort Reunion for Oct. 4 Fort Lewis College schedules Old Fort Reunion for Oct. 4 Fort Lewis College schedules Old Fort Reunion for Oct. 4	DURANGO, Colo. – Animas River Days is just around the bend. The three-day event is being held June 20-22 in Santa Rita Park along Hwy 550 just south of downtown Durango. The park is a beautiful outdoor setting for a whitewater festival that honors and celebrates the Animas River, the heart and soul of Durango. Parking for Animas River Days at Santa Rita Park is extremely limited. The Animas River Days committee and the City of Durango are strongly encouraging participants to walk or bike to the event utilizing the Animas River Trail, or to take advantage of the FREE transportation. The City of Durango Transit will offer a FREE transit day on Saturday, June 21 for Animas River Days. On Sunday, Durango Transit will provide a FREE Shuttle service for Animas River Days from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The FREE Sunday shuttle picks up and drops off at the Durango Community Recreation Center, Chapman Hill, Backcountry Experience, Albertsons, Santa Rita Park, and 4 Corners Riversports. Please utilize this FREE transportation opportunity or opt to walk or ride your bicycle via the Animas River Trail. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.animasriverkeeper.org or www.durangogov.org or call Heidi Schaiberger at 375-7306.
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