Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!

Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual! Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
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 LPEA Director Bob Formwalt earns credentials Bob Formwalt has completed the required classes and earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate and Board Leadership Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). LPEA Director Bob Formwalt earns credentials Bob Formwalt has completed the required classes and earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate and Board Leadership Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). LPEA installs new EZ-Pay touch-screen kiosks Technology enables additional service for co-op member-customers LPEA installs new EZ-Pay touch-screen kiosks Technology enables additional service for co-op member-customers COMMUNITY MEETING ON “DOWNTOWN” SET FOR NOV. 9 City/BID host update on progress of Downtown Vision Plan. Joel Mann joins La Plata Electric Association Former line locator takes meter reader/collection position in Pagosa Springs Steamworks Brewing Co. beers now available in Texas Steamworks Brewing Co. has announced its partnership with Austin-based Authentic Beverage Co., opening opportunities for all Steamworks products to now be sold in Texas. Steamworks Brewing Co. beers now available in Texas Steamworks Brewing Co. has announced its partnership with Austin-based Authentic Beverage Co., opening opportunities for all Steamworks products to now be sold in Texas. Steamworks Brewing Co. beers now available in Texas Steamworks Brewing Co. has announced its partnership with Austin-based Authentic Beverage Co., opening opportunities for all Steamworks products to now be sold in Texas. Steamworks Brewing Co. beers now available in Texas Steamworks Brewing Co. has announced its partnership with Austin-based Authentic Beverage Co., opening opportunities for all Steamworks products to now be sold in Texas. Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth Steamworks’ “Spruce Goose Ale” earns 93 in brew review The Beer Enthusiast at Draft magazine lauds Steamworks seasonal beer. Steamworks’ “Spruce Goose Ale” earns 93 in brew review The Beer Enthusiast at Draft magazine lauds Steamworks seasonal beer. Steamworks’ “Spruce Goose Ale” earns 93 in brew review The Beer Enthusiast at Draft magazine lauds Steamworks seasonal beer. Steamworks’ “Spruce Goose Ale” earns 93 in brew review The Beer Enthusiast at Draft magazine lauds Steamworks seasonal beer. La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase La Plata Electric Association’s Board of Directors, Nov. 20, 2007, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 9.6 percent. La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase La Plata Electric Association’s Board of Directors, Nov. 20, 2007, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 9.6 percent. La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase La Plata Electric Association’s Board of Directors, Nov. 20, 2007, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 9.6 percent. Holidazzle Window Display winners announced Local businesses helped put the “dazzle” into the 3rd Annual Holidazzle by participating in the holiday window display competition. Twenty Holidazzling “winners” were named during the secret judging held on Noel Night. Holidazzle Window Display winners announced Local businesses helped put the “dazzle” into the 3rd Annual Holidazzle by participating in the holiday window display competition. Twenty Holidazzling “winners” were named during the secret judging held on Noel Night. Holidazzle Window Display winners announced Local businesses helped put the “dazzle” into the 3rd Annual Holidazzle by participating in the holiday window display competition. Twenty Holidazzling “winners” were named during the secret judging held on Noel Night. LPEA announces Green Power rate reduction Rate for optional renewable energy purchase to be $0.80 per 100kWh block. LPEA announces Green Power rate reduction Rate for optional renewable energy purchase to be $0.80 per 100kWh block. LPEA announces Green Power rate reduction Rate for optional renewable energy purchase to be $0.80 per 100kWh block. Betsy Lovelace promoted at La Plata Electric Association Long time LPEA employee named Supervisor of Customer Service Representatives. Betsy Lovelace promoted at La Plata Electric Association Long time LPEA employee named Supervisor of Customer Service Representatives. “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band. “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band. “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band. “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band. La Plata Electric Association instigates new “Outage Hotline” Emergency information on electrical outages now disseminated beyond traditional media. Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs Craft Beer Industry boasts double-digit gains in 2007 Locally, Steamworks Brewing Co. enjoys 36 percent growth in sales. Craft Beer Industry boasts double-digit gains in 2007 Locally, Steamworks Brewing Co. enjoys 36 percent growth in sales. Half Price Tees Back in Business Only two weeks after their building was completely destroyed by the 700 Main Avenue fire, Durango Embroidery & Print, the custom division of Half Price Tees, delivered 200 custom silk screened t-shirts to the Destination Imagination competition held March Half Price Tees Back in Business Only two weeks after their building was completely destroyed by the 700 Main Avenue fire, Durango Embroidery & Print, the custom division of Half Price Tees, delivered 200 custom silk screened t-shirts to the Destination Imagination competition held March Half Price Tees Back in Business Only two weeks after their building was completely destroyed by the 700 Main Avenue fire, Durango Embroidery & Print, the custom division of Half Price Tees, delivered 200 custom silk screened t-shirts to the Destination Imagination competition held March Half Price Tees Back in Business Only two weeks after their building was completely destroyed by the 700 Main Avenue fire, Durango Embroidery & Print, the custom division of Half Price Tees, delivered 200 custom silk screened t-shirts to the Destination Imagination competition held March Five Ways to Green Your Business workshop Five Ways to Green Your Business workshop Five Ways to Green Your Business workshop ALPINE BANK OPENS THREE SPRINGS BANKING OFFICE Alpine Bank today announced the opening of its second location, Alpine Bank at Three Springs, located at 175 Mercado Street. ALPINE BANK OPENS THREE SPRINGS BANKING OFFICE Alpine Bank today announced the opening of its second location, Alpine Bank at Three Springs, located at 175 Mercado Street. Local Florist Wins Again in Statewide Design Competition! Local Florist Wins Again in Statewide Design Competition! Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Colorado Kölsch earns Bronze in Australia Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Colorado Kölsch earns Bronze in Australia World Beer Cup taps Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Colorado Kölsch as a Silver Medalist Steamworks Kölsch makes international news for second week. World Beer Cup taps Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Colorado Kölsch as a Silver Medalist Steamworks Kölsch makes international news for second week. AUDIO WEB STREAMING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ AUDIO WEB STREAMING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ AUDIO WEB STREAMING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ Durango Chamber of Commerce to offer Customer Service Training Seminar The Durango Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with First National Bank of Durango, will host a Customer Service Training Seminar featuring renowned author and customer service expert, Charlie Adams. Durango Chamber of Commerce to offer Customer Service Training Seminar The Durango Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with First National Bank of Durango, will host a Customer Service Training Seminar featuring renowned author and customer service expert, Charlie Adams. Durango Chamber of Commerce to offer Customer Service Training Seminar The Durango Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with First National Bank of Durango, will host a Customer Service Training Seminar featuring renowned author and customer service expert, Charlie Adams. INSIDE DURANGO TV TURNS 25! This summer season, Inside Durango TV is celebrating 25 years on the air! Since May, 1983, Inside Durango TV has been Durango’s only independent and locally produced television show that airs on Durango’s local cable system. INSIDE DURANGO TV TURNS 25! This summer season, Inside Durango TV is celebrating 25 years on the air! Since May, 1983, Inside Durango TV has been Durango’s only independent and locally produced television show that airs on Durango’s local cable system. INSIDE DURANGO TV TURNS 25! This summer season, Inside Durango TV is celebrating 25 years on the air! Since May, 1983, Inside Durango TV has been Durango’s only independent and locally produced television show that airs on Durango’s local cable system. 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. McLean joins Mountain Bike Specialists Hal McLean has joined the sales team at Mountain Bike Specialists. McLean joins Mountain Bike Specialists Hal McLean has joined the sales team at Mountain Bike Specialists. McLean joins Mountain Bike Specialists Hal McLean has joined the sales team at Mountain Bike Specialists. BANK OF COLORADO HIRES MORTGAGE BANKING ADVISOR Bank of Colorado announces the addition of Bill Lambert as a Mortgage Banking Advisor for the Durango and Pagosa Springs branch. BANK OF COLORADO HIRES MORTGAGE BANKING ADVISOR Bank of Colorado announces the addition of Bill Lambert as a Mortgage Banking Advisor for the Durango and Pagosa Springs branch. Jeff Wadsworth named Chief Financial Officer at La Plata Electric Jeff Wadsworth named Chief Financial Officer at La Plata Electric Durango Rec Center to close for annual maintenance A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24 A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24 A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24 A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24 Kogan Builders Inc. promotes Trevor Krueger Kogan Builders Inc. promotes Trevor Krueger Chelsea Fredette added to Kogan Builders team Chelsea Fredette added to Kogan Builders team Bayfield Heritage Days set for Sept. 12-14 Bayfield Heritage Days set for Sept. 12-14 Groundbreaking Ceremony for new Durango Transit Center Aug. 18 Board of County Commissioners Schedule for the week of Aug. 18 Wildfire fuel mitigation scheduled for Dalla Mountain Park Heart Safe La Plata putting “life saving” in the hands of the people Thanks to the effort of a handful of concerned citizens, a growing number of automatic external defibrillators, backed by trained lay-personnel, are in place throughout La Plata County. In the event of sudden cardiac arrest, life-saving assistance is like Heart Safe La Plata putting “life saving” in the hands of the people Thanks to the effort of a handful of concerned citizens, a growing number of automatic external defibrillators, backed by trained lay-personnel, are in place throughout La Plata County. In the event of sudden cardiac arrest, life-saving assistance is like Fort Lewis College receives grant to improve math and science learning Fort Lewis College receives grant to improve math and science learning Durango School District 9-R welcomes back students Durango School District 9-R welcomes back students News Briefs from School District 9R News Briefs from School District 9R 9-R receives Safe Routes to School Grant 9-R receives Safe Routes to School Grant Bayfield 3000 Soapbox Derby to race at Dove Ranch Speedway 10th Street and 6th Avenue road closure 10th Annual San Juan Brewfest moves to Downtown Durango 10th Annual San Juan Brewfest moves to Downtown Durango 10th Annual San Juan Brewfest moves to Downtown Durango La Plata Economic Drivers Study released by Region 9 La Plata Economic Drivers Study released by Region 9 Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest	Weekend fire destroys three Main Avenue businesses. Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses. On Friday afternoon, Seasons Rotisserie and Grill, Le Rendezvous Swiss Bakery and Cafe and Half-Price Tees were destroyed in a blaze that drew national attention. Despite rumors (from as far away as China) of greater Main Avenue destruction, the Durango Fire and Rescue Authority and other supporting agencies were able to contain the damage to three businesses. Nine firefighters were treated for non-life threatening injuries. In 2007, Durango’s received national attention for its historic downtown. The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations, an annual list of unique and “lovingly preserved” communities in the United States. In addition to the scenic natural beauty, Durango’s charming and vibrant Historic Downtown is known for the preservation of original Victorian structures, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the abundance of galleries, quality restaurants and year-round activities. Seasons Owner Karen Barger commented on the brilliant year the downtown is experiencing and her plans to rebuild and reopen by December, 2008. “Durango’s downtown is vibrant and bustling this morning despite the loss of three historic storefronts. It really is business as usual. The support of this community reflects on the wonderful people who call Durango home,” said Barger as she smiled and looked to sky. “Life continues--just look around you, it’s still beautiful. Mother Nature is embracing us with trademark blue skies and beautiful snow falls.”
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