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 DURANGO SELECTED AS THE NEXT BEST PLACE Ski Magazine picks town and resort as the place to watch, again DURANGO SELECTED AS THE NEXT BEST PLACE Ski Magazine picks town and resort as the place to watch, again DURANGO SELECTED AS THE NEXT BEST PLACE Ski Magazine picks town and resort as the place to watch, again Durango to host “March Mania” Youth Basketball Tournament With the rousing success of the first “March Mania” held in 2007, Durango will host the second, now annual, regional basketball tournament for boys and girls, 3rd through 8th grades, March 14-16, 2008. Durango to host “March Mania” Youth Basketball Tournament With the rousing success of the first “March Mania” held in 2007, Durango will host the second, now annual, regional basketball tournament for boys and girls, 3rd through 8th grades, March 14-16, 2008. Durango to host “March Mania” Youth Basketball Tournament With the rousing success of the first “March Mania” held in 2007, Durango will host the second, now annual, regional basketball tournament for boys and girls, 3rd through 8th grades, March 14-16, 2008. Frontier Airlines Announces Service to Durango Airline choices for flights from the Durango-La Plata County Airport continue to grow. Today, Frontier Airlines announced that they will begin service between Durango and Denver with three daily round trip flights. Frontier Airlines Announces Service to Durango Airline choices for flights from the Durango-La Plata County Airport continue to grow. Today, Frontier Airlines announced that they will begin service between Durango and Denver with three daily round trip flights. Minor bus accident in Durango West, no injuries Minor bus accident in Durango West, no injuries Minor bus accident in Durango West, no injuries Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Blast sends shock wave through crowd Blast sends shock wave through crowd Blast sends shock wave through crowd Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old ULTRASTEAM Professional Cleaning Pledges to Support Relief Fund Richard Carpenter, owner of ULTRASTEAM Professional Cleaning, has joined Tim Wheeler in pledging 5% of his next 2 weeks business to the 700 Block Fund. ULTRASTEAM Professional Cleaning Pledges to Support Relief Fund Richard Carpenter, owner of ULTRASTEAM Professional Cleaning, has joined Tim Wheeler in pledging 5% of his next 2 weeks business to the 700 Block Fund. Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. Frontier Airlines Moves Start Date Up To April Frontier Airlines announced that the start date for the new airline service from Durango to Denver has been moved up from May 15 to April 22. Frontier Airlines Moves Start Date Up To April Frontier Airlines announced that the start date for the new airline service from Durango to Denver has been moved up from May 15 to April 22. Frontier Airlines Moves Start Date Up To April Frontier Airlines announced that the start date for the new airline service from Durango to Denver has been moved up from May 15 to April 22. “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” committee takes initial steps “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” committee takes initial steps “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” committee takes initial steps “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” committee takes initial steps Four Arrested for Auto Break-ins Three adult males and one juvenile male were arrested early in the morning on February 28, 2008 after breaking into a series of vehicles across the city of Durango. Four Arrested for Auto Break-ins Three adult males and one juvenile male were arrested early in the morning on February 28, 2008 after breaking into a series of vehicles across the city of Durango. Four Arrested for Auto Break-ins Three adult males and one juvenile male were arrested early in the morning on February 28, 2008 after breaking into a series of vehicles across the city of Durango. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 Durango Recreation Center Hosts Parents Night Out On Friday, March 14, 2008, the childcare staff at the Durango Community Recreation Center will offer parents an evening of respite from their children as they host Parents Night Out. Durango Recreation Center Hosts Parents Night Out On Friday, March 14, 2008, the childcare staff at the Durango Community Recreation Center will offer parents an evening of respite from their children as they host Parents Night Out. LA PLATA COUNTY SOLICITS COMMENT ON THE OIL & GAS CODE PROPOSED AMENDMENT La Plata County Community Development Department will be accepting public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the La Plata County Land Use Code, Chapter 90 – Natural Resources. LA PLATA COUNTY SOLICITS COMMENT ON THE OIL & GAS CODE PROPOSED AMENDMENT La Plata County Community Development Department will be accepting public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the La Plata County Land Use Code, Chapter 90 – Natural Resources. LA PLATA COUNTY SOLICITS COMMENT ON THE OIL & GAS CODE PROPOSED AMENDMENT La Plata County Community Development Department will be accepting public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the La Plata County Land Use Code, Chapter 90 – Natural Resources. Mountain Bike and Trail Run Combination Returns to the South Rim Durango Parks and Recreation will kick-off the sixth annual South Rim Duathlon on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. beginning at the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). Mountain Bike and Trail Run Combination Returns to the South Rim Durango Parks and Recreation will kick-off the sixth annual South Rim Duathlon on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. beginning at the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). Mountain Bike and Trail Run Combination Returns to the South Rim Durango Parks and Recreation will kick-off the sixth annual South Rim Duathlon on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. beginning at the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). Mountain Bike and Trail Run Combination Returns to the South Rim Durango Parks and Recreation will kick-off the sixth annual South Rim Duathlon on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. beginning at the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). City Programming Goes to the Internet City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/. City Programming Goes to the Internet City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/. City Programming Goes to the Internet City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/. City Programming Goes to the Internet City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/. 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.” 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	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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