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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?
- 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
- AUDIO WEB STREAMING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’
- AUDIO WEB STREAMING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’
- AUDIO WEB STREAMING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’
- COUNTY OFFERS FREE YARD WASTE PROGRAM
- COUNTY OFFERS FREE YARD WASTE PROGRAM
- Commencement speaker’s message to FLC grads: Let Po and shift happens
- Commencement speaker’s message to FLC grads: Let Po and shift happens
- Twin Buttes Public Information Meeting
There will be a public information meeting concerning the Twin Buttes Annexation and Conceptual Plan on Wednesday May 7, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. at Fort Lewis College in the Center for Southwest Studies, Lyceum Lecture Hall. A brief presentation will begin a
- Twin Buttes Public Information Meeting
There will be a public information meeting concerning the Twin Buttes Annexation and Conceptual Plan on Wednesday May 7, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. at Fort Lewis College in the Center for Southwest Studies, Lyceum Lecture Hall. A brief presentation will begin a
- Register for the Town Series
Durango Parks and Recreation is hosting the 3rd Annual "The Town Series." The Series features runs, hikes, and walks for all athletic ability levels on three prominent trail systems in Durango.
- Register for the Town Series
Durango Parks and Recreation is hosting the 3rd Annual "The Town Series." The Series features runs, hikes, and walks for all athletic ability levels on three prominent trail systems in Durango.
- Register for the Town Series
Durango Parks and Recreation is hosting the 3rd Annual "The Town Series." The Series features runs, hikes, and walks for all athletic ability levels on three prominent trail systems in Durango.
- DURANGO TO HOST WOMEN’S CANCER & SUVIVORSHIP SYMPOSIUM
Durango is hosting the first ever Women’s Cancer & Survivorship Symposium on Saturday, May 17, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- DURANGO TO HOST WOMEN’S CANCER & SUVIVORSHIP SYMPOSIUM
Durango is hosting the first ever Women’s Cancer & Survivorship Symposium on Saturday, May 17, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- DURANGO TO HOST WOMEN’S CANCER & SUVIVORSHIP SYMPOSIUM
Durango is hosting the first ever Women’s Cancer & Survivorship Symposium on Saturday, May 17, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Authors Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes to Speak at Event Open to the Public at Mercy Medical Center
Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, both double lung transplant recipients, will present their story at a free public event at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, May 20th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
- Authors Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes to Speak at Event Open to the Public at Mercy Medical Center
Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, both double lung transplant recipients, will present their story at a free public event at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, May 20th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
- Authors Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes to Speak at Event Open to the Public at Mercy Medical Center
Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, both double lung transplant recipients, will present their story at a free public event at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, May 20th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
- 28th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Durango Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Forestry Advisory Board are please to sponsor the 28th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, May 2 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center.
- 28th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Durango Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Forestry Advisory Board are please to sponsor the 28th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, May 2 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center.
- $12 MILLION FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
U.S. Representative John Salazar helped secure passage of a bill on April 30, 2008 that will provide an additional $12 million in federal appropriations for much needed road improvements in La Plata County.
- $12 MILLION FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
U.S. Representative John Salazar helped secure passage of a bill on April 30, 2008 that will provide an additional $12 million in federal appropriations for much needed road improvements in La Plata County.
- Public Meetings Scheduled on City's Proposed Housing Strategies
The City of Durango and the Regional Housing Alliance of La Plata County have scheduled a series of public information meetings to encourage comments from the public and specific interest groups about a proposed Fair Share Housing Ordinance.
- Public Meetings Scheduled on City's Proposed Housing Strategies
The City of Durango and the Regional Housing Alliance of La Plata County have scheduled a series of public information meetings to encourage comments from the public and specific interest groups about a proposed Fair Share Housing Ordinance.
- Durango Chamber of Commerce ANNUAL CLEAN DAY.
The Durango Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host it’s 5th Annual CLEAN DAY on Friday, May 23rd from 9:00am – Noon.
- Durango Chamber of Commerce ANNUAL CLEAN DAY.
The Durango Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host it’s 5th Annual CLEAN DAY on Friday, May 23rd from 9:00am – Noon.
- Durango Chamber of Commerce ANNUAL CLEAN DAY.
The Durango Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host it’s 5th Annual CLEAN DAY on Friday, May 23rd from 9:00am – Noon.
- Mayor Calls Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting
In order to enable members of Durango City Council and Planning Commission to attend the Twin Buttes Community meeting, Mayor Renee Parsons has called a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission.
- Mayor Calls Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting
In order to enable members of Durango City Council and Planning Commission to attend the Twin Buttes Community meeting, Mayor Renee Parsons has called a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission.
- Mayor Calls Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting
In order to enable members of Durango City Council and Planning Commission to attend the Twin Buttes Community meeting, Mayor Renee Parsons has called a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission.
- La Plata Electric names college scholarship recipients
Academic achievements of five area high school seniors recognized.
- La Plata Electric names college scholarship recipients
Academic achievements of five area high school seniors recognized.
- 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent.
- 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent.
- 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent.
- FLC President headed to Denver for scheduled cancer treatment
- FLC President headed to Denver for scheduled cancer treatment
- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE 5/12 -5/16
- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE 5/12 -5/16
- THRIVING… Children, Youth and Family Master Plan Presentation ~ May 15
The Children Youth and Family Master Plan is being presented to elected officials and the community on Thursday May 15th.
- THRIVING… Children, Youth and Family Master Plan Presentation ~ May 15
The Children Youth and Family Master Plan is being presented to elected officials and the community on Thursday May 15th.
- THRIVING… Children, Youth and Family Master Plan Presentation ~ May 15
The Children Youth and Family Master Plan is being presented to elected officials and the community on Thursday May 15th.
- THRIVING… Children, Youth and Family Master Plan Presentation ~ May 15
The Children Youth and Family Master Plan is being presented to elected officials and the community on Thursday May 15th.
- La Plata County Compass - Strategic Plan Presentation Now Online
The Board of County Commissioners and the County’s Leadership Team (department heads and elected officials) have synthesized community and staff input into a strategic plan that will serve as a guide to prioritize new programs and initiatives and evaluate
- La Plata County Compass - Strategic Plan Presentation Now Online
The Board of County Commissioners and the County’s Leadership Team (department heads and elected officials) have synthesized community and staff input into a strategic plan that will serve as a guide to prioritize new programs and initiatives and evaluate
- La Plata County Compass - Strategic Plan Presentation Now Online
The Board of County Commissioners and the County’s Leadership Team (department heads and elected officials) have synthesized community and staff input into a strategic plan that will serve as a guide to prioritize new programs and initiatives and evaluate
- Pro cyclist, Mercy join forces to benefit breast care center in Durango
Mountain biking legend and member of the LUNA Chix Pro mountain bike team member Shonny Vanlandingham has joined the fight against breast cancer by helping raise money for a new breast care center in Durango.
- Pro cyclist, Mercy join forces to benefit breast care center in Durango
Mountain biking legend and member of the LUNA Chix Pro mountain bike team member Shonny Vanlandingham has joined the fight against breast cancer by helping raise money for a new breast care center in Durango.
- Pro cyclist, Mercy join forces to benefit breast care center in Durango
Mountain biking legend and member of the LUNA Chix Pro mountain bike team member Shonny Vanlandingham has joined the fight against breast cancer by helping raise money for a new breast care center in Durango.
- Pro cyclist, Mercy join forces to benefit breast care center in Durango
Mountain biking legend and member of the LUNA Chix Pro mountain bike team member Shonny Vanlandingham has joined the fight against breast cancer by helping raise money for a new breast care center in Durango.
- Release Party for Ken Wright’s the Monkey Wrench Dad at Maria’s Bookshop
Dare to live differently. Dare to live deeply. Dare to live at all—and bring the kids!
- Release Party for Ken Wright’s the Monkey Wrench Dad at Maria’s Bookshop
Dare to live differently. Dare to live deeply. Dare to live at all—and bring the kids!
- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE 5/19 - 5/23
All meetings are held in the Anasazi Room, La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, unless otherwise specified.
- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE 5/19 - 5/23
All meetings are held in the Anasazi Room, La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, unless otherwise specified.
- Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue
- Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue
- Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue
- Weed Spraying Schedule and Elm Tree Root Injections
- Weed Spraying Schedule and Elm Tree Root Injections
- Chapman Hill Summer Programs
- Chapman Hill Summer Programs
- City Street Striping
- City Street Striping
- Three days, three events -- The community bands together to spruce up Downtown Durango
In a joint effort to prepare Durango’s Historic Downtown for the up-coming summer tourism season and put the town’s “best face forward,” the community is banding together over three days, May 21-23 for three “Spring Spruce Up” events.
- Three days, three events -- The community bands together to spruce up Downtown Durango
In a joint effort to prepare Durango’s Historic Downtown for the up-coming summer tourism season and put the town’s “best face forward,” the community is banding together over three days, May 21-23 for three “Spring Spruce Up” events.
- Three days, three events -- The community bands together to spruce up Downtown Durango
In a joint effort to prepare Durango’s Historic Downtown for the up-coming summer tourism season and put the town’s “best face forward,” the community is banding together over three days, May 21-23 for three “Spring Spruce Up” events.
- Trails 2000 Trailwork and Annual Picnic
- Trails 2000 Trailwork and Annual Picnic
- Trails 2000 Trailwork and Annual Picnic
- Funds Available for Durango Nonprofits
The Durango Area Association of REALTORS® has announced it has funds available for qualified nonprofit organizations that provide housing services to moderate to low-income persons.
- Funds Available for Durango Nonprofits
The Durango Area Association of REALTORS® has announced it has funds available for qualified nonprofit organizations that provide housing services to moderate to low-income persons.
- Figueroa and Mack to present Verdi’s Requiem during Music in the Mountains
Rocky Mountain PBS will film the concert for broadcast and DVD.
- Figueroa and Mack to present Verdi’s Requiem during Music in the Mountains
Rocky Mountain PBS will film the concert for broadcast and DVD.
- Figueroa and Mack to present Verdi’s Requiem during Music in the Mountains
Rocky Mountain PBS will film the concert for broadcast and DVD.
- Singer/Songwriter Dave Mensch, and his band Formula 151, on the precipice of fame?
Dave Mensch of Formula 151 is arguably the hardest working musician in the local market. With an eye on the prize, and admittedly no idea of the path that will take him there, Mensch is Durango’s rock star in the making.
- Singer/Songwriter Dave Mensch, and his band Formula 151, on the precipice of fame?
Dave Mensch of Formula 151 is arguably the hardest working musician in the local market. With an eye on the prize, and admittedly no idea of the path that will take him there, Mensch is Durango’s rock star in the making.
- La Plata County Compass Summit set for July 18
- Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start in September
- Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start in September
- Book signing with biographer Judy Nolte Temple Aug. 4
- Book signing with biographer Judy Nolte Temple Aug. 4
- Book signing with biographer Judy Nolte Temple Aug. 4
- La Plata Electric announces $2.3 million “patronage capital” refund
LPEA member/customers to receive refunds in August 2008 billing cycle.
- La Plata Electric announces $2.3 million “patronage capital” refund
LPEA member/customers to receive refunds in August 2008 billing cycle.
- Durango Area Association of Realtors announces statistical results of 2nd Quarter 2008
- Durango Area Association of Realtors announces statistical results of 2nd Quarter 2008
- Forest Service Monitors the “Snag Fire” near Piedra River
- City Administrative Offices to close early
- City to host Skateboard and Bike Contest
- City to host Skateboard and Bike Contest
- LPEA Outage Hotline - Over night electrical outages reported
- Third Florida Road widening neighborhood meeting to be held July 23
- Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved
- Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved
- Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved
- Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved
- LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program
Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA.
- LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program
Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA.
- LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program
Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA.
- LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program
Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA.
- LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program
Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA.
- LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program
Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA.
- Board of County Commissioners Schedule July 21-25
- ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: US 160 through Bodo Industrial Park concrete reconstruction
Traffic shifts and slowing during the day, two lanes each direction will be maintained;
All business accesses OPEN; may be altered at times.
- ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: US 160 through Bodo Industrial Park concrete reconstruction
Traffic shifts and slowing during the day, two lanes each direction will be maintained;
All business accesses OPEN; may be altered at times.
- ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: US 160 through Bodo Industrial Park concrete reconstruction
Traffic shifts and slowing during the day, two lanes each direction will be maintained;
All business accesses OPEN; may be altered at times.
- ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: 4th lane/interchange at US 160 through Grandview
- ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: 4th lane/interchange at US 160 through Grandview
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DURANGO (May 1, 2008)—High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes. Markers are $5 or $20 for five and they are available at Carver’s, Four Corners River Sports, Mild to Wild, Sahaira’s and Maria’s Bookstore in Durango, Colorado. River rats and all their neighbors are encouraged to challenge each other to make the first year of this contest a big success.
The contest is a fundraising activity for the Durango Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse. Winners will be announced at the Who’s Your Daddy street festival on June 14, 2008 at 6pm. Winner’s do not need to be present to win.
Contest runs May 1 to June 1, 2008
Prizes: Necky Vibe kayak valued at over $1,000 from Mild to Wild, Tomcat Solo Inflatable Kayak package valued over $700 from 4 Corners River Sports, a rafting trip from Mountain Waters Rafting with a catered lunch by Norton’s at the Discovery Museum, Nintendo Wii, iPod Shuffle from the Connecting Point, Nintendo DS, $50 Walmart gift certificate.
First place winner will choose from all prizes, runners up choose from remaining prizes.
Prizes are on display at Carver Brewing Company, 1022 Main Avenue, Durango CO
TIP: Visit the link provided on each marker to complete a “microsurvery” and receive an additional FREE guess.
The Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse is an expansion project of the Children's Museum of Durango, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. When it opens, the museum will include an interactive science + energy center for all ages, sustainability labs, restaurant and museum shop, an outdoor science park and sound garden, and Sudden Science camps and afterschool programs.
For more information contact Haz M Saïd, Marketing and Communications Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse at 970.422.2201 or haz@durangodiscovery.org. Visit the Discovery Museum web site at http://www.durangodiscovery.org
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