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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
- Fort Lewis College Hires New Community Concert Hall Manager
Fort Lewis College is pleased to announce that Charles Leslie, of Austin, Texas, has been hired as the new Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College manager.
- Fort Lewis College Hires New Community Concert Hall Manager
Fort Lewis College is pleased to announce that Charles Leslie, of Austin, Texas, has been hired as the new Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College manager.
- Fort Lewis College Hires New Community Concert Hall Manager
Fort Lewis College is pleased to announce that Charles Leslie, of Austin, Texas, has been hired as the new Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College manager.
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Schedule Modification
In response to passenger trends, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will modify its 2008 train schedule to Silverton by eliminating the 7:30 a.m. departure from Durango.
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Schedule Modification
In response to passenger trends, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will modify its 2008 train schedule to Silverton by eliminating the 7:30 a.m. departure from Durango.
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Schedule Modification
In response to passenger trends, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will modify its 2008 train schedule to Silverton by eliminating the 7:30 a.m. departure from Durango.
- Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Canceled
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was canceled due to heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango.
- Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Canceled
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was canceled due to heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango.
- Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Canceled
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was canceled due to heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango.
- Trails 2000 Trail Work and Annual Picnic
- Trails 2000 Trail Work and Annual Picnic
- Trails 2000 Trail Work and Annual Picnic
- Durango Recreation Center Invites Artists to Display Artwork
The Durango Community Recreation Center invites artists of all mediums to display their artwork for a one-month period in the community wing hallway of the Recreation Center.
- Durango Recreation Center Invites Artists to Display Artwork
The Durango Community Recreation Center invites artists of all mediums to display their artwork for a one-month period in the community wing hallway of the Recreation Center.
- Durango Recreation Center Invites Artists to Display Artwork
The Durango Community Recreation Center invites artists of all mediums to display their artwork for a one-month period in the community wing hallway of the Recreation Center.
- 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.
- Durango Public Library Sponsors the San Juan String Band
The San Juan String Band, a group of four Public Lands staff, will perform environmentally-themed music for children and families at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th at the Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library (located in Sunnyside Elementary Sc
- Durango Public Library Sponsors the San Juan String Band
The San Juan String Band, a group of four Public Lands staff, will perform environmentally-themed music for children and families at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th at the Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library (located in Sunnyside Elementary Sc
- Durango Public Library Sponsors the San Juan String Band
The San Juan String Band, a group of four Public Lands staff, will perform environmentally-themed music for children and families at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th at the Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library (located in Sunnyside Elementary Sc
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Students named in 2009 National Merit Scholarship program
- Students named in 2009 National Merit Scholarship program
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Durango, CO – City Manager Ron LeBlanc has announced his selection for Chief of Police. David Felice, who was most recently with the Colorado Springs Police Department, has accepted the position.
As directed by the City Charter, the next step in the process is confirmation by the City Council. City Council will consider the confirmation on Monday, June 16, at the regular City Council meeting. Once confirmed, the start date is anticipated to be July 7. The Police Chief position was vacated when Al Bell retired on April 5, after a 37-year career in law enforcement and 14 years as Chief with the Durango Police Department.
Felice has a Bachelor of Arts from St. Leo College in Hampton, VA, and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. He is a graduate of Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and Southwest Command College. Felice was most recently the Deputy Chief of Police in the Patrol Operations Bureau in Colorado Springs. He has been in law enforcement in the Colorado Springs Police Department since 1980.
“The Chief of Police is a critically important position,” commented City Manager Ron LeBlanc. “The Chief must be able to balance the community standards with fair and impartial application of the law. I believe David possesses the leadership qualities to maintain the high standards in our Police Department established by former Chief Al Bell. He also exhibits the command presence to instill community confidence in the Department.”
Felice was selected from among 65 applicants for the position. Four applicants went through an extensive assessment center process. The assessment center included an informal meet and greet, several scenario exercises, interview panels and an interview with the City Manager and Human Resources Manager. One of the interview panels involved members of the community and one of the exercises involved high school students.
“I am honored and humbled to be selected for the position,” commented David Felice. “I am looking forward to working in such a great police department and serving the Durango community.”
Felice is a member of many professional organizations such as: Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, FBI – Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Police Executive Research Forum. He has past service as a Board member for the Pikes Peak Behavioral Health Group, United Way Vision Council, and the El Paso – Teller County Enhanced 911 Authority.
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