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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
- County Announces Selection of New County Manager
After a four-month search, the Board of County Commissioners announced their intent to enter into an employment agreement with Shawn Nau of Maricopa County, Arizona to become the La Plata County Manager.
- County Announces Selection of New County Manager
After a four-month search, the Board of County Commissioners announced their intent to enter into an employment agreement with Shawn Nau of Maricopa County, Arizona to become the La Plata County Manager.
- County Announces Selection of New County Manager
After a four-month search, the Board of County Commissioners announced their intent to enter into an employment agreement with Shawn Nau of Maricopa County, Arizona to become the La Plata County Manager.
- The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full
- The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full
- The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full
- The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full
- PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY
Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks
- PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY
Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks
- PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY
Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks
- PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY
Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks
- PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH
- PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH
- PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH
- PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH
- 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
- 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
- 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
- COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
- COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
- COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
- Animas River Trail Closure at New Library
The section of the Animas River Trail behind the new library project will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 to allow the project contractor to complete earthwork along the new section of trail.
- Animas River Trail Closure at New Library
The section of the Animas River Trail behind the new library project will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 to allow the project contractor to complete earthwork along the new section of trail.
- Animas River Trail Closure at New Library
The section of the Animas River Trail behind the new library project will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 to allow the project contractor to complete earthwork along the new section of trail.
- One more chance to ride the 2008 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
For the first time in the 36 year history of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the tour and the road race to Silverton sold out in early March. In an effort to accommodate some anxious riders we have received special permission from law enforcement to add
- One more chance to ride the 2008 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
For the first time in the 36 year history of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the tour and the road race to Silverton sold out in early March. In an effort to accommodate some anxious riders we have received special permission from law enforcement to add
- One more chance to ride the 2008 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
For the first time in the 36 year history of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the tour and the road race to Silverton sold out in early March. In an effort to accommodate some anxious riders we have received special permission from law enforcement to add
- La Plata Electric “Time-of-Use” off-peak hours adjust on May 15
LPEA's TOU customers asked to watch for “memory magnets” in the mail.
- La Plata Electric “Time-of-Use” off-peak hours adjust on May 15
LPEA's TOU customers asked to watch for “memory magnets” in the mail.
- Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue
- Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue
- Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Schedule Modification
In response to passenger trends, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will modify its 2008 train schedule to Silverton by eliminating the 7:30 a.m. departure from Durango.
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Schedule Modification
In response to passenger trends, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will modify its 2008 train schedule to Silverton by eliminating the 7:30 a.m. departure from Durango.
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Schedule Modification
In response to passenger trends, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will modify its 2008 train schedule to Silverton by eliminating the 7:30 a.m. departure from Durango.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- DurangoDowntown.com and Creative Links relocate to Main Ave.
Creative Links Web Development, publishers of DurangoDowntown.com, Durango’s comprehensive community web site and visitor guide, has relocated to 1129 Main Ave. in Historic Downtown Durango.
- DurangoDowntown.com and Creative Links relocate to Main Ave.
Creative Links Web Development, publishers of DurangoDowntown.com, Durango’s comprehensive community web site and visitor guide, has relocated to 1129 Main Ave. in Historic Downtown Durango.
- Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close
Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund.
- Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close
Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund.
- Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close
Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund.
- Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close
Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund.
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Fred Kroeger, Harpers to be honored at Community Heritage Award Celebration
- Fred Kroeger, Harpers to be honored at Community Heritage Award Celebration
- Fred Kroeger, Harpers to be honored at Community Heritage Award Celebration
- 4CORE receives $50,000 sponsorship from BP
Funds will be used to support energy efficiency, conservation projects and programs.
- 4CORE receives $50,000 sponsorship from BP
Funds will be used to support energy efficiency, conservation projects and programs.
- 4CORE receives $50,000 sponsorship from BP
Funds will be used to support energy efficiency, conservation projects and programs.
- Public hearing Oct. 6 for city Capital Improvements Program
- Public hearing Oct. 6 for city Capital Improvements Program
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Music in the Mountains sponsors “Strut Your Stuff Talent Show”
- Music in the Mountains sponsors “Strut Your Stuff Talent Show”
- Music in the Mountains sponsors “Strut Your Stuff Talent Show”
- San Juan Basin Health launches flu clinics
- San Juan Basin Health launches flu clinics
- San Juan Basin Health launches flu clinics
- San Juan Basin Health launches flu clinics
- LPEA offering rebates for new refrigerator/freezer purchase
Members can receive $40 rebate for purchase of a new Energy Star® appliance.
- LPEA offering rebates for new refrigerator/freezer purchase
Members can receive $40 rebate for purchase of a new Energy Star® appliance.
- LPEA offering rebates for new refrigerator/freezer purchase
Members can receive $40 rebate for purchase of a new Energy Star® appliance.
- Durango High School investigation update
Officials respond to gun rumor at Durango High School.
- San Juan Symphony to present "Where Giants Dare to Tread"
- San Juan Symphony to present "Where Giants Dare to Tread"
- San Juan Symphony to present "Where Giants Dare to Tread"
- Board of County Commissioners Schedule, Oct. 6-10
- World rumba gruitarist Brent Gunter performs at Durango Arts Center
- World rumba gruitarist Brent Gunter performs at Durango Arts Center
- World rumba gruitarist Brent Gunter performs at Durango Arts Center
- School District 9-R News Briefs for Oct.6-10
- School District 9-R News Briefs for Oct.6-10
- Community meeting schedule to discusse Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation master plan
- CDOT road project updates
- Ska Brewing Co. ushers in a new era with its 24,000 square foot “world headquarters”
Several years ago, when it became clear to the partners of Ska Brewing Co. that they needed to expand the existing brewery or find a new home, they made the decision to do it “right.” Today, and after a nearly $5 million investment, Ska has opened its new
- Ska Brewing Co. ushers in a new era with its 24,000 square foot “world headquarters”
Several years ago, when it became clear to the partners of Ska Brewing Co. that they needed to expand the existing brewery or find a new home, they made the decision to do it “right.” Today, and after a nearly $5 million investment, Ska has opened its new
- Svanes, Brant named to head LPEA Finance Department
Electric cooperative welcomes new CFO and Controller.
- Svanes, Brant named to head LPEA Finance Department
Electric cooperative welcomes new CFO and Controller.
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Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes:
- Festival Orchestra, Chamber Music and performances by Conservatory faculty and young artists.
- Two nontraditional special events featuring Celtic fiddle legend Eileen Ivers and Latin jazz ensemble The Mambo Kings at BootJack Ranch and Durango Mountain Resort.
- Opening benefit events featuring Philippe Quint and David Korevaar at BootJack Ranch in Pagosa Springs and Indian Shadow in La Plata Canyon.
- Pops concerts led by Carl Topilow at BootJack Ranch and Durango Mountain Resort.
- Ten free concerts, including Family Festivos in Durango and Pagosa Springs.
Complete schedule and ticket information is available at www.musicinthemountains.com
Ticket prices for Festival Orchestra and Chamber Music concerts range from $6 for children 12 and under to $60, depending on venue and seat location. Conservatory Music in the Mountains faculty concert tickets are $6 and $18, and Conservatory young artists' concert tickets are $6 and $12. Nontraditional concerts with Eileen Ivers and the Mambo Kings are $35 and $45 each. Tickets for the Opening Benefit concert and reception at Pagosa Springs are $175 per person and for the Opening Benefit Gala dinner and concert in Durango are $200 per person, with tables of eight available. Tickets for the Pops Night Benefit concert and dinner in Durango are $150 per person, with tables of 10 available.
Bus transportation to all 7 p.m. concerts at Durango Mountain Resort is available this season. Buses leave the First National Bank parking lot at 6 p.m. and return immediately following the concerts. Bus passes for $15 must be purchased when purchasing concert tickets.
Tickets for all concerts in Durango except benefit events may be purchased in person, by mail or online. They are available through any of the following outlets:
- Through the Festival Web site at www.musicinthemountains.com or through tix.com. Convenience charges may apply.
- At the Festival office at 1063 Main in downtown Durango, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., either by phone at (970) 385-6820 or by mail at P.O. Box 3751, Durango, CO 83102.
- At the Community Concert Hall box office at 707 ½ Main in Durango or by phone at (970) 247-7657.
- For benefit events and multiple tickets, contact the Festival office.
Tickets for concerts in Pagosa Springs may be purchased either by visiting the Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce at 402 San Juan, by mail through the Chamber office, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147, or by calling (970) 264-2360 or (800) 252-2204. These tickets also may be purchased online through www.musicinthemountains.com or tix.com.
Ticket brochures with full information about the season's lineup of concerts and performers are available by contacting the Festival office. |