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 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 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 "700 Main Ave. Disaster Relief Fund" Established In the wake of the devastating fire that destroyed three thriving businesses in Historic Downtown Durango, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has established the “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund.” "700 Main Ave. Disaster Relief Fund" Established In the wake of the devastating fire that destroyed three thriving businesses in Historic Downtown Durango, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has established the “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund.” Fire started above Seasons Fire started above Seasons Fire started above Seasons Fire started above Seasons 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 Durango Coffee Company supports “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” With hope that other businesses will follow suit, Tim Wheeler, Durango Business Improvement District (BID) board member, has announced that for the next two weeks, 5 percent of daily sales at his retail business, Durango Coffee Company, will be contribute Durango Coffee Company supports “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” With hope that other businesses will follow suit, Tim Wheeler, Durango Business Improvement District (BID) board member, has announced that for the next two weeks, 5 percent of daily sales at his retail business, Durango Coffee Company, will be contribute Downtown Durango Fire Relief Update - Feb. 25, Noon BID moving ahead with plans for “700 Block Disaster Relief Fund;" monies will be collected under auspices of the Community Foundation. Downtown Durango Fire Relief Update - Feb. 25, Noon BID moving ahead with plans for “700 Block Disaster Relief Fund;" monies will be collected under auspices of the Community Foundation. Businesses step up to support Downtown fire relief efforts Creative fund raising activities will enhance 700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund. Businesses step up to support Downtown fire relief efforts Creative fund raising activities will enhance 700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund. Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le BID/Community Foundation partner to distribute downtown fire relief funds Protocol in place to provide assistance to those impacted by Main Ave. fire. BID/Community Foundation partner to distribute downtown fire relief funds Protocol in place to provide assistance to those impacted by Main Ave. fire. Feds to probe Main Avenue explosion Investigators will examine site and interview firefighters Feds to probe Main Avenue explosion Investigators will examine site and interview firefighters Owner looks ahead to rebuilding after Main Avenue fire Owner looks ahead to rebuilding after Main Avenue fire “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 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 Steamworks to host benefit for 700 Main Avenue Relief Fund Steamworks Brewing Co. steps up to assist those impacted by the Main Avenue fire. Steamworks to host benefit for 700 Main Avenue Relief Fund Steamworks Brewing Co. steps up to assist those impacted by the Main Avenue fire. Steamworks to host benefit for 700 Main Avenue Relief Fund Steamworks Brewing Co. steps up to assist those impacted by the Main Avenue fire. Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue. Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue. Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue. Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue. 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 People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23 Small fire at Durango High School Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. City Offices closed on Labor Day Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named School District 9-R News Briefs, Aug.29 School District 9-R News Briefs, Aug.29 Cosmopolitan, now established at the top of the Durango restaurant ladder, soon to open for lunch Early summer 2007, Cosmopolitan restaurant, already well-known in Telluride, opened in Durango, bringing its “old” world, “new” world concept of fine food and service to town. But now there’s more. The restaurant will soon go “Neapolitan.” Cosmopolitan, now established at the top of the Durango restaurant ladder, soon to open for lunch Early summer 2007, Cosmopolitan restaurant, already well-known in Telluride, opened in Durango, bringing its “old” world, “new” world concept of fine food and service to town. But now there’s more. The restaurant will soon go “Neapolitan.” 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. 4CORE now offering “Insulate and Seal” rebates for homeowners Non-profit organization receives $25,000 matching grant from Governor’s Energy Office for the program. City seeks volunteers for POST master plan steering committee San Juan Symphony presents family concert in Farmington San Juan Symphony presents family concert in Farmington Durango Public Library Fund Raising committee achieves initial goal Durango Public Library Fund Raising committee achieves initial goal Durango Public Library Fund Raising committee achieves initial goal 2008 REALTORS® donations most in history 2008 REALTORS® donations most in history REEL ROCK Film Tour in Durango Sept. 16-17 REEL ROCK Film Tour in Durango Sept. 16-17	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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