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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
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- Historic Downtown Durango kicks off HOLiDAZZLE
Marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays.
- Historic Downtown Durango kicks off HOLiDAZZLE
Marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays.
- Historic Downtown Durango kicks off HOLiDAZZLE
Marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays.
- Purgatory Salutes the Troops
Ski resort offers new Military Package for US servicemen and women.
- Purgatory Salutes the Troops
Ski resort offers new Military Package for US servicemen and women.
- Purgatory Salutes the Troops
Ski resort offers new Military Package for US servicemen and women.
- Fort Lewis College hires new director of human resources
- Fort Lewis College hires new director of human resources
- Fort Lewis College hires new director of human resources
- Railroad offering New Year's Eve special
Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train.
- Railroad offering New Year's Eve special
Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train.
- Railroad offering New Year's Eve special
Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train.
- Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28
- Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28
- Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28
- Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28
- CDOT advises winter driving preparation
Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles,
review safety tips, check roadway conditions each trip.
- CDOT advises winter driving preparation
Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles,
review safety tips, check roadway conditions each trip.
- New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1
- New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1
- New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1
- Consultants to present Downtown Market Assessment results Dec. 8
RRC Associates completes process that characterizes Downtown business.
- Consultants to present Downtown Market Assessment results Dec. 8
RRC Associates completes process that characterizes Downtown business.
- Consultants to present Downtown Market Assessment results Dec. 8
RRC Associates completes process that characterizes Downtown business.
- FLC’s Latino College, International Human Rights Day set for Dec. 10
Area high schools, community members invited to attend.
- FLC’s Latino College, International Human Rights Day set for Dec. 10
Area high schools, community members invited to attend.
- FLC’s Latino College, International Human Rights Day set for Dec. 10
Area high schools, community members invited to attend.
- FLC’s Latino College, International Human Rights Day set for Dec. 10
Area high schools, community members invited to attend.
- Purgatory set to open for 2008-2009 Season
Sat., Dec. 6, the resort will host the 16th annual Benefit Day with $15 lift tickets.
- Purgatory set to open for 2008-2009 Season
Sat., Dec. 6, the resort will host the 16th annual Benefit Day with $15 lift tickets.
- Purgatory set to open for 2008-2009 Season
Sat., Dec. 6, the resort will host the 16th annual Benefit Day with $15 lift tickets.
- Purgatory set to open for 2008-2009 Season
Sat., Dec. 6, the resort will host the 16th annual Benefit Day with $15 lift tickets.
- Media Literacy in Our Schools coming Dec. 11-12
- Media Literacy in Our Schools coming Dec. 11-12
- Media Literacy in Our Schools coming Dec. 11-12
- Media Literacy in Our Schools coming Dec. 11-12
- Media Literacy in Our Schools coming Dec. 11-12
- Mercy offers “A Blue Christmas Service” Dec. 18
- Mercy offers “A Blue Christmas Service” Dec. 18
- Mercy offers “A Blue Christmas Service” Dec. 18
- Big storm hits Purgatory
More than 13 inches of powder in 24 hours with more on the way.
- Big storm hits Purgatory
More than 13 inches of powder in 24 hours with more on the way.
- Big storm hits Purgatory
More than 13 inches of powder in 24 hours with more on the way.
- Big storm hits Purgatory
More than 13 inches of powder in 24 hours with more on the way.
- New exhibit opens at the Animas Museum
- New exhibit opens at the Animas Museum
- New exhibit opens at the Animas Museum
- Purgatory enjoys yet another BIG storm
Two storms in one week dump more than 30 inches of fresh powder.
- Purgatory enjoys yet another BIG storm
Two storms in one week dump more than 30 inches of fresh powder.
- Purgatory enjoys yet another BIG storm
Two storms in one week dump more than 30 inches of fresh powder.
- LPEA/4CORE to offer solar thermal rebates in 2009
GEO approves $90,000 of new matching grants for residents/small businesses.
- LPEA/4CORE to offer solar thermal rebates in 2009
GEO approves $90,000 of new matching grants for residents/small businesses.
- LPEA/4CORE to offer solar thermal rebates in 2009
GEO approves $90,000 of new matching grants for residents/small businesses.
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers train/snowmobile tour
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers train/snowmobile tour
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers train/snowmobile tour
- 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
- January 8 Robert Earl Keen show cancelled due to weather
Concert to be rescheduled.
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DURANGO, Colo. - Durango, Colorado will be one of 10 towns featured on HGTV’s one-hour special, “Top Christmas Towns,” to air at 8 p.m. Dec. 7.
The cable network sought unique holiday celebrations across the country and singled out 10. Durango was chosen for its vintage Christmas feel, authentic Main Avenue celebrations and area holiday traditions, including the Polar Express ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Ranking No. 1 is New Orleans, home to a French Quarter Christmas. Kennebunkport, Maine claimed the No. 2 spot on the list for its Christmas by the sea. Additional cities to be featured are Woodstock, Vt.; Mountain View, Ark.; North Pole, Alaska; Alexandria, Va.; Leavenworth, Wash.; and San Antonio, Tex.
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