COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC

COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
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 County Announces Selection of New County Manager After a four-month search, the Board of County Commissioners announced their intent to enter into an employment agreement with Shawn Nau of Maricopa County, Arizona to become the La Plata County Manager. County Announces Selection of New County Manager After a four-month search, the Board of County Commissioners announced their intent to enter into an employment agreement with Shawn Nau of Maricopa County, Arizona to become the La Plata County Manager. County Announces Selection of New County Manager After a four-month search, the Board of County Commissioners announced their intent to enter into an employment agreement with Shawn Nau of Maricopa County, Arizona to become the La Plata County Manager. The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full 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 PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: 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. 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 La Plata Electric “Time-of-Use” off-peak hours adjust on May 15 LPEA's TOU customers asked to watch for “memory magnets” in the mail. La Plata Electric “Time-of-Use” off-peak hours adjust on May 15 LPEA's TOU customers asked to watch for “memory magnets” in the mail. Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue 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. 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. DurangoDowntown.com and Creative Links relocate to Main Ave. Creative Links Web Development, publishers of DurangoDowntown.com, Durango’s comprehensive community web site and visitor guide, has relocated to 1129 Main Ave. in Historic Downtown Durango. DurangoDowntown.com and Creative Links relocate to Main Ave. Creative Links Web Development, publishers of DurangoDowntown.com, Durango’s comprehensive community web site and visitor guide, has relocated to 1129 Main Ave. in Historic Downtown Durango. 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. 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 Ska Brewing Co. ushers in a new era with its 24,000 square foot “world headquarters” Several years ago, when it became clear to the partners of Ska Brewing Co. that they needed to expand the existing brewery or find a new home, they made the decision to do it “right.” Today, and after a nearly $5 million investment, Ska has opened its new Ska Brewing Co. ushers in a new era with its 24,000 square foot “world headquarters” Several years ago, when it became clear to the partners of Ska Brewing Co. that they needed to expand the existing brewery or find a new home, they made the decision to do it “right.” Today, and after a nearly $5 million investment, Ska has opened its new Svanes, Brant named to head LPEA Finance Department Electric cooperative welcomes new CFO and Controller. Svanes, Brant named to head LPEA Finance Department Electric cooperative welcomes new CFO and Controller. Community Concert Hall welcomes Blues Rockers Edgar Winter Band Oct. 19 Community Concert Hall welcomes Blues Rockers Edgar Winter Band Oct. 19 Community Concert Hall welcomes Blues Rockers Edgar Winter Band Oct. 19 Winter parking regulations now in effect 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.”	On March 27, 2008, La Plata County closed the 2700 block of County Road 250 to through traffic due to flooding from snow melt. The runoff has decreased and County Road 250 will be reopened to through traffic at 5:00 p.m. today, subject to closure without notice if current conditions worsen. For additional information, please contact Doyle Villers, Road Maintenance Supervisor at 970-382-6414 or e-mail villersde@co.laplata.co.us.
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