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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
- Steamworks' Steam Engine Lager takes "Gold" at 4th Annual Foam Fest microbrew competition
The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship beer Steam Engine Lager, as the popular beer took Gold in the “Amber Hybrid” category.
- Steamworks' Steam Engine Lager takes "Gold" at 4th Annual Foam Fest microbrew competition
The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship beer Steam Engine Lager, as the popular beer took Gold in the “Amber Hybrid” category.
- Steamworks' Steam Engine Lager takes "Gold" at 4th Annual Foam Fest microbrew competition
The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship beer Steam Engine Lager, as the popular beer took Gold in the “Amber Hybrid” category.
- Steamworks' Steam Engine Lager takes "Gold" at 4th Annual Foam Fest microbrew competition
The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship beer Steam Engine Lager, as the popular beer took Gold in the “Amber Hybrid” category.
- LPEA “Time-of-Use” periods to adjust for Winter
On-peak, off-peak rates designed to conserve energy, save customers money adjust Sept. 15
- LPEA “Time-of-Use” periods to adjust for Winter
On-peak, off-peak rates designed to conserve energy, save customers money adjust Sept. 15
- Triple Crown for Steamworks at GABF
Steamworks Brewing Co. celebrated its most successful showing to date at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for, respectively, the Steam Engine Lager, Colorado Kölsch and What in the Helles? beers.
- Triple Crown for Steamworks at GABF
Steamworks Brewing Co. celebrated its most successful showing to date at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for, respectively, the Steam Engine Lager, Colorado Kölsch and What in the Helles? beers.
- Triple Crown for Steamworks at GABF
Steamworks Brewing Co. celebrated its most successful showing to date at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for, respectively, the Steam Engine Lager, Colorado Kölsch and What in the Helles? beers.
- 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
- Formula 151 places first in Bodog Battle of the Bands Auditions
Popular Durango-based rock band Formula 151 took a second step toward winning a $1 million recording contract.
- Formula 151 places first in Bodog Battle of the Bands Auditions
Popular Durango-based rock band Formula 151 took a second step toward winning a $1 million recording contract.
- Formula 151 places first in Bodog Battle of the Bands Auditions
Popular Durango-based rock band Formula 151 took a second step toward winning a $1 million recording contract.
- 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.
- Rhythms of Durango, Volume Two, to be released Nov. 23
Durango Business Improvement District produces second CD of local music.
- Rhythms of Durango, Volume Two, to be released Nov. 23
Durango Business Improvement District produces second CD of local music.
- 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.
- Formula 151 to compete Dec. 5 in next round of Bodog Music Battle of the Bands
Original Durango-based band Formula 151 is set to hit the road for Denver on Dec. 5 and take the next step toward winning a $1 million recording contract.
- Formula 151 to compete Dec. 5 in next round of Bodog Music Battle of the Bands
Original Durango-based band Formula 151 is set to hit the road for Denver on Dec. 5 and take the next step toward winning a $1 million recording contract.
- Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics.
- Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics.
- Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics.
- Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics.
- PURGATORY GETS 4 FEET OF SNOW IN JUST ONE WEEK
When Mother Nature decided it was time for snow in Durango, she brought an abundance of it.
- PURGATORY GETS 4 FEET OF SNOW IN JUST ONE WEEK
When Mother Nature decided it was time for snow in Durango, she brought an abundance of it.
- PURGATORY GETS 4 FEET OF SNOW IN JUST ONE WEEK
When Mother Nature decided it was time for snow in Durango, she brought an abundance of it.
- Formula 151 takes 1st Place - AGAIN
Local band Formula 151 continues its success during Round 2 of the Bodog Music Battle of the Bands
- Formula 151 takes 1st Place - AGAIN
Local band Formula 151 continues its success during Round 2 of the Bodog Music Battle of the Bands
- Formula 151 takes 1st Place - AGAIN
Local band Formula 151 continues its success during Round 2 of the Bodog Music Battle of the Bands
- Winter storms trigger power outages throughout the region
Heavy, wet snow is not a friend to electrical lines – a fact that was brought home with a vengeance to the 9300-plus La Plata Electric Association customers in Archuleta County, and almost as many in the Pine River Valley area of La Plata County, beginnin
- Winter storms trigger power outages throughout the region
Heavy, wet snow is not a friend to electrical lines – a fact that was brought home with a vengeance to the 9300-plus La Plata Electric Association customers in Archuleta County, and almost as many in the Pine River Valley area of La Plata County, beginnin
- 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, Colo. - Pagosa Springs resident Bob Formwalt, a director on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board since 2000, has completed the required classes and earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate and Board Leadership Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
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Formwalt was recognized for his commitment to education at NRECA’s Region VII meeting in Overland Park, Kansas, October 3, 2007, before an audience of more than 500 electric cooperative officials from Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Wyoming.
The NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director, or CCD, program requires attendance and demonstrated understanding of the basic competencies contained in five core courses:
- Director Duties and Liabilities
- Understanding the Electric Business
- Board Roles and Relationships
- Business Planning
- Understanding Financial Planning
The Board Leadership Certificate recognizes individuals who continue their professional development after becoming a Credentialed Cooperative Director. Directors who have attained the Board Leadership certificate have completed 10 credits in advanced, issues-oriented courses.
“Today’s electric utility environment imposes new demands on electric cooperative directors, particularly increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills and a working knowledge of the cooperative principles,” said Greg Munro, LPEA CEO. “Electric co-ops in Colorado have a commitment to work through the Colorado Rural Electric Association and its national organization to sharpen this body of knowledge for the benefit of their electric cooperative consumer-owners. We applaud Bob for his commitment.”
A Fort Lewis College graduate, Formwalt is a self-employed rancher and former bank loan officer. He served 12 years as an Archuleta County Commissioner, as well as serving on the Archuleta County Planning Commission, Airport Board and Housing Authority. Additional service includes the Region 9 Workforce Development and Economic Development Boards, the Colorado Job Training Private Industry Council, the Colorado Mine Reclamation Board and Abandoned Mined Land Council, the San Juan Basin Health Board, the San Juan Basin RC & D Council and the Colorado State Soil Conservation Board.
Formwalt is the LPEA board's Western United representative and serves on the Administration and External Organizations and Issues Committee.
LPEA, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative established in 1939, has a commitment to work through the Colorado Rural Electric Association and NRECA to help its board members add to their knowledge and skills for the benefit of the co-op’s consumer-owners.
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