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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- $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.
- First National Bank of Durango Robbery
The Durango Police Department has sent a recorded message to residents in the Crestview area that Durango Police Officers are conducting a search of the Durango Mountain Park for a man who committed the bank robbery at the First National Bank of Durango,
- 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.
- High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool...
High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes.
- High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool...
High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes.
- High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool...
High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes.
- High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool...
High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tour of Durango Launch Party Set
The Tour of Durango mountain bike and trail running
event launch party will take place on Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at
Carver’s Brewing Company.
- Tour of Durango Launch Party Set
The Tour of Durango mountain bike and trail running
event launch party will take place on Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at
Carver’s Brewing Company.
- Tour of Durango Launch Party Set
The Tour of Durango mountain bike and trail running
event launch party will take place on Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at
Carver’s Brewing Company.
- Tour of Durango Launch Party Set
The Tour of Durango mountain bike and trail running
event launch party will take place on Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at
Carver’s Brewing Company.
- Fort Lewis College Hires New Community Concert Hall Manager
Fort Lewis College is pleased to announce that Charles Leslie, of Austin, Texas, has been hired as the new Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College manager.
- Fort Lewis College Hires New Community Concert Hall Manager
Fort Lewis College is pleased to announce that Charles Leslie, of Austin, Texas, has been hired as the new Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College manager.
- Fort Lewis College Hires New Community Concert Hall Manager
Fort Lewis College is pleased to announce that Charles Leslie, of Austin, Texas, has been hired as the new Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College manager.
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- 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
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Durango, CO – In mid-2007, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners initiated a strategic planning process for La Plata County called the “La Plata County Compass.” Community meetings were held to discuss the County’s role in Colorado local and regional government, and to provide input on issues of importance to the citizens of La Plata County. 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 existing ones. The following core strategies were identified: economic vitality; sustainable development; transportation; healthy natural environment; organizational excellence; and thriving families and healthy community.
In April, the Board of County Commissioners held several public meetings to present the La Plata County Compass Strategic Plan to the citizens of La Plata County. At those meetings, citizens were given the opportunity to review the strategic plan and suggest ways that County government can implement the core strategies.
For those who were unable to attend one of the public meetings, the presentation was recorded by Durango Community Access Television and is now available on the County’s website (http://co.laplata.co.us). Citizens are encouraged to view the presentation and to give their comments to the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners at bocc@co.laplata.co.us. For additional information please call 970-382-6210 or visit the La Plata County website at http://co.laplata.co.us |