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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
- Who's Your Daddy
Who's Your Daddy kicks of summer, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a street party and fundraiser or all ages to benefit The Children’s Museum of Durango/Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, on Main Avenue (on the 10th and 11th b
- Who's Your Daddy
Who's Your Daddy kicks of summer, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a street party and fundraiser or all ages to benefit The Children’s Museum of Durango/Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, on Main Avenue (on the 10th and 11th b
- Who's Your Daddy
Who's Your Daddy kicks of summer, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a street party and fundraiser or all ages to benefit The Children’s Museum of Durango/Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, on Main Avenue (on the 10th and 11th b
- City Announces New Police Chief
- City Announces New Police Chief
- City Announces New Police Chief
- Animas River Days “Flows” into Durango
Animas River Days flows into town on June 20, 21 and 22, with numerous festivities planned and more community support than the event has seen in years.
- Animas River Days “Flows” into Durango
Animas River Days flows into town on June 20, 21 and 22, with numerous festivities planned and more community support than the event has seen in years.
- Bike to Work Day Returns for its 7th Year
Bike to Work Day returns for its 7th consecutive year on Wednesday, June 25th from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Main Avenue in downtown Durango.
- Bike to Work Day Returns for its 7th Year
Bike to Work Day returns for its 7th consecutive year on Wednesday, June 25th from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Main Avenue in downtown Durango.
- FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment
There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region?
- FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment
There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region?
- FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment
There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region?
- FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment
There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region?
- Public Art Projects Planned for New Library
The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission is excited to announce two Calls to Artists to acquire works of art for Durango’s new library.
- Public Art Projects Planned for New Library
The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission is excited to announce two Calls to Artists to acquire works of art for Durango’s new library.
- Public Art Projects Planned for New Library
The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission is excited to announce two Calls to Artists to acquire works of art for Durango’s new library.
- LA PLATA COUNTY ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PROCESS TO REQUEST INCREASED MAINTENANCE ON COUNTY ROADS
- LA PLATA COUNTY ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PROCESS TO REQUEST INCREASED MAINTENANCE ON COUNTY ROADS
- FULL GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSION STUDY ON LINE
The complete Baseline Green Gas Emission Profile and Forecast dated April 3, 2008 has now been posted to the La Plata County website
- FULL GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSION STUDY ON LINE
The complete Baseline Green Gas Emission Profile and Forecast dated April 3, 2008 has now been posted to the La Plata County website
- Animas River Days is Just Around the Bend
Animas River Days is just around the bend. The three-day event is being held June 20-22 in Santa Rita Park along Hwy 550 just south of downtown Durango.
- Animas River Days is Just Around the Bend
Animas River Days is just around the bend. The three-day event is being held June 20-22 in Santa Rita Park along Hwy 550 just south of downtown Durango.
- Animas River Days is Just Around the Bend
Animas River Days is just around the bend. The three-day event is being held June 20-22 in Santa Rita Park along Hwy 550 just south of downtown Durango.
- Center of Southwest Studies to mark Summer Solstice with special ceremony
- Center of Southwest Studies to mark Summer Solstice with special ceremony
- Center of Southwest Studies to mark Summer Solstice with special ceremony
- Summer Smash at Habitat for Humanity
Cans for Habitat aluminum recycling will be holding a can smashing event this Saturday, June 21 from 10am to 3pm in the parking lot adjacent to Habitat Home Supply.
- Summer Smash at Habitat for Humanity
Cans for Habitat aluminum recycling will be holding a can smashing event this Saturday, June 21 from 10am to 3pm in the parking lot adjacent to Habitat Home Supply.
- 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
- Southwest Colorado Community Index up-dated and on-line
- Southwest Colorado Community Index up-dated and on-line
- Southwest Colorado Community Index up-dated and on-line
- FLC students have opportunity to study in New York City
- FLC students have opportunity to study in New York City
- FLC students have opportunity to study in New York City
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- First Florida Road improvement “neighborhood meeting” to be held July 9, 6 p.m.
- First Florida Road improvement “neighborhood meeting” to be held July 9, 6 p.m.
- First Florida Road improvement “neighborhood meeting” to be held July 9, 6 p.m.
- Mountain Park Classic set for July 12
- Mountain Park Classic set for July 12
- Mountain Park Classic set for July 12
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Summer Family Festival at Purgatory Aug. 2
Event to include Root Beer Festival, magic show and more.
- Summer Family Festival at Purgatory Aug. 2
Event to include Root Beer Festival, magic show and more.
- Summer Family Festival at Purgatory Aug. 2
Event to include Root Beer Festival, magic show and more.
- Summer Family Festival at Purgatory Aug. 2
Event to include Root Beer Festival, magic show and more.
- Tagger arrested
- Release Party/Show for Rhythms of Durango, Vol. 3, set for Nov. 21
Business Improvement District produces third CD of local music – called “best yet.”
- Release Party/Show for Rhythms of Durango, Vol. 3, set for Nov. 21
Business Improvement District produces third CD of local music – called “best yet.”
- Release Party/Show for Rhythms of Durango, Vol. 3, set for Nov. 21
Business Improvement District produces third CD of local music – called “best yet.”
- Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College to stage “laugh-out-loud” comedy, “The Queen of Bingo,” Nov. 22
- Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College to stage “laugh-out-loud” comedy, “The Queen of Bingo,” Nov. 22
- Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College to stage “laugh-out-loud” comedy, “The Queen of Bingo,” Nov. 22
- LPEA Outage Hotline
- Board of County Commissioners Schedule, Nov. 17-21
- Community encouraged to support “Green” competitions
- Community encouraged to support “Green” competitions
- Community encouraged to support “Green” competitions
- Community encouraged to support “Green” competitions
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Eclectic band Salem set to perform at Steamworks late night Nov. 21
- Eclectic band Salem set to perform at Steamworks late night Nov. 21
- Eclectic band Salem set to perform at Steamworks late night Nov. 21
- LPEA Outage Hotline
- Kennebec Café and Bakery adds "events center" to its moniker
When well-known chef and caterer Barbara Helmer and her partner Miguel Carrillo purchased the “diner” at the entrance to La Plata Canyon in 1999, they had a vision. Today, their Kennebec Café and Bakery is even bigger and better than ever.
- Kennebec Café and Bakery adds "events center" to its moniker
When well-known chef and caterer Barbara Helmer and her partner Miguel Carrillo purchased the “diner” at the entrance to La Plata Canyon in 1999, they had a vision. Today, their Kennebec Café and Bakery is even bigger and better than ever.
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Public information meeting regarding "Railroad Square" scheduled for Nov. 20
- Holiday Indian Market planned at SUIT Cultural Center and Museum
- Holiday Indian Market planned at SUIT Cultural Center and Museum
- Phone/internet down at Florida Mesa Elementary
- Ride Durango's transit for FREE Nov. 25
- Amber Alert
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DURANGO, Colo. - The Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College have approved a alternate vision for the new $37.5 million student union building.
Plans are now to build a 43,000 - 46,000 sq. foot addition onto the southwest corner of the existing College Union Building (CUB), and completely renovate the existing CUB to create an approximately 111,000 sq. foot student union building.
The decision to renovate the existing CUB instead of constructing a completely new building represents a more environmentally-friendly option, according to a news release. This new plan will also create a facility that is larger than the original building design, which was to have been an approximately 103,000 sq. foot building in the center of campus. This plan reportedly fell out of favor after it was discovered that costs would have been significantly more than the anticipated budget.
The Board of Trustees considered several building plans and locations, but chose to move forward with the addition and renovation option. This option will require no additional costs to students. The students had previously approved a student fee to help pay for a student union building, though no design consideration had yet been initiated.
“Our renovation of the CUB will provide a vibrant, contemporary space for our students while providing a regional model of sustainability by re-using our classic building alongside a new addition,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Tom Schilling.
Many of the organizations in the current CUB will find a home in the new student union. Some of the new features planned include, the Rocket Grille and Pub, movie theater, coffee shop, roof deck, convenience store, and enhanced meeting facilities that will be open to both the College and the surrounding community.
The College administration plans to immediately begin meeting with students to secure further input and direction into the students’ wishes for the new student union building. Additional student meetings are planned once classes resume in the fall.
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