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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?
- 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
- 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
- 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
- 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
- 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.
- Come Enjoy Trout Unlimited’s Annual Banquet
Please join us for the Trout Unlimited Annual Banquet Doors open at 5:00 pm with a cash bar followed by dinner beginning at 6:30 pm.
- Come Enjoy Trout Unlimited’s Annual Banquet
Please join us for the Trout Unlimited Annual Banquet Doors open at 5:00 pm with a cash bar followed by dinner beginning at 6:30 pm.
- Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26
- Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26
- Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26
- La Plata County Compass: Charting La Plata County's Future
- La Plata County Compass: Charting La Plata County's Future
- Visiting Trail Experts Will Inspire Local Trailbuilding
Trails 2000 will bring in the International Mountain Bicycling Association's (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew to Durango, May 17-19, 2008 to talk trails, teach people proper trailbuilding technique, and spend quality time digging in the dirt.
- Visiting Trail Experts Will Inspire Local Trailbuilding
Trails 2000 will bring in the International Mountain Bicycling Association's (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew to Durango, May 17-19, 2008 to talk trails, teach people proper trailbuilding technique, and spend quality time digging in the dirt.
- Visiting Trail Experts Will Inspire Local Trailbuilding
Trails 2000 will bring in the International Mountain Bicycling Association's (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew to Durango, May 17-19, 2008 to talk trails, teach people proper trailbuilding technique, and spend quality time digging in the dirt.
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND
The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick.
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND
The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick.
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND
The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick.
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND
The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick.
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND
The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick.
- CASTING CALL for all ages & talents The Powerhouse Kids season one
It’s a kid show. It’s viral fundraising. It’s a history lesson with a shocking twist. It’s the Powerhouse Kids!
- CASTING CALL for all ages & talents The Powerhouse Kids season one
It’s a kid show. It’s viral fundraising. It’s a history lesson with a shocking twist. It’s the Powerhouse Kids!
- CASTING CALL for all ages & talents The Powerhouse Kids season one
It’s a kid show. It’s viral fundraising. It’s a history lesson with a shocking twist. It’s the Powerhouse Kids!
- Waterline Replacement at the Santa Rita Pedestrian Bridge
The City of Durango has contracted with McCollum's Excavating to replace the waterline on the Santa Rita Pedestrian Bridge and to complete modifications to the bridge decking.
- Waterline Replacement at the Santa Rita Pedestrian Bridge
The City of Durango has contracted with McCollum's Excavating to replace the waterline on the Santa Rita Pedestrian Bridge and to complete modifications to the bridge decking.
- Animas River Trail Closure at New Library
The section of the Animas River Trail behind the new library project will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 to allow the project contractor to complete earthwork along the new section of trail.
- Animas River Trail Closure at New Library
The section of the Animas River Trail behind the new library project will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 to allow the project contractor to complete earthwork along the new section of trail.
- Animas River Trail Closure at New Library
The section of the Animas River Trail behind the new library project will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 to allow the project contractor to complete earthwork along the new section of trail.
- Public Meeting Notice - 12th Street and Camino del Rio
- Public Meeting Notice - 12th Street and Camino del Rio
- Book signing for Will Hobbs’ latest young adult novel Go Big or Go Home
- Book signing for Will Hobbs’ latest young adult novel Go Big or Go Home
- One more chance to ride the 2008 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
For the first time in the 36 year history of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the tour and the road race to Silverton sold out in early March. In an effort to accommodate some anxious riders we have received special permission from law enforcement to add
- One more chance to ride the 2008 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
For the first time in the 36 year history of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the tour and the road race to Silverton sold out in early March. In an effort to accommodate some anxious riders we have received special permission from law enforcement to add
- One more chance to ride the 2008 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
For the first time in the 36 year history of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the tour and the road race to Silverton sold out in early March. In an effort to accommodate some anxious riders we have received special permission from law enforcement to add
- Computer and Electronics Recycling Event
The City of Durango and San Juan Basin Recycling Association are pleased to sponsor this year's first Computer & Electronics Recycling event.
- Computer and Electronics Recycling Event
The City of Durango and San Juan Basin Recycling Association are pleased to sponsor this year's first Computer & Electronics Recycling event.
- Computer and Electronics Recycling Event
The City of Durango and San Juan Basin Recycling Association are pleased to sponsor this year's first Computer & Electronics Recycling event.
- Durango Parks and Recreation Activity Registration Begins Monday, April 21
- Durango Parks and Recreation Activity Registration Begins Monday, April 21
- Durango Parks and Recreation Activity Registration Begins Monday, April 21
- 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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at maria’s bookshop
DURANGO (April 9, 2008)—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 Saturday, April 26th. Hightower will be reading from his latest book, Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go With the Flow.
The Jefferson Jackson Dinner, which takes place in the Ballroom of the DoubleTree Hotel in Durango, begins at 6:00 on Saturday, April 26th. For more information about the fundraiser, contact Alison Dance at adance@cypruscafe.com or 259-9503. Tickets are $75 for regular seating, $150 for seating with Mr. Hightower or an elected official. Checks should be sent to La Plata County Dem Party, PO Box 3147, Durango, CO 81302.
The country's #1 populist, Hightower has picked up some useful advice over the years, from "never eat at a café featuring 'bargain kebobs'" to "never hit a man with glasses; hit him with something much heavier." As he and his longtime co-conspirator Susan DeMarco have rambled through grassroots America, however, they've also come up with more serious words of wisdom to share here, namely: question authority, trust your values, seek alternatives, break away, stand up for your beliefs and swim against the current!
Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go With the Flow (Wiley; March 2008) introduces readers to people across the country who have actually done this—people in business, politics, health care, farming, religion, and other areas who are taking charge, living their values, doing good, and doing well. Hightower and DeMarco show how they are doing precisely what the elites want us to believe can't be done: changing their lives and making a difference. In this uplifting book, they tell the stories of these people and offer inspiration and information that will help readers tap into their own maverick potential in order to navigate a different, more satisfying course of their own.
Whether they are young and just starting out or older and searching for a different path, the common-sense folks in Swim Against the Current have escaped the corporate tentacles to find their own way toward a richer life and a better American future. They are creating a new, deeply democratic model for the country, edging it back onto the long road toward egalitarianism and the common good.
For more information about the event, call (970) 247-1438 or visit http://www.mariasbookshop.com/.
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