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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
- 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.
- $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.
- La Plata Electric names college scholarship recipients
Academic achievements of five area high school seniors recognized.
- La Plata Electric names college scholarship recipients
Academic achievements of five area high school seniors recognized.
- 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.
- La Plata County Compass - Strategic Plan Presentation Now Online
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
- La Plata County Compass - Strategic Plan Presentation Now Online
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
- La Plata County Compass - Strategic Plan Presentation Now Online
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Canceled
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was canceled due to heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango.
- Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Canceled
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was canceled due to heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango.
- Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Canceled
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was canceled due to heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango.
- 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
- Picnic in the Park with children’s musician Jeff Kagan
- Durango Daybreak Rotary hosts second annual summer Barn Dance
Fundraiser to Benefit community and international projects.
- Durango Daybreak Rotary hosts second annual summer Barn Dance
Fundraiser to Benefit community and international projects.
- Durango Daybreak Rotary hosts second annual summer Barn Dance
Fundraiser to Benefit community and international projects.
- Fort Lewis College schedules Old Fort Reunion for Oct. 4
- Fort Lewis College schedules Old Fort Reunion for Oct. 4
- Fort Lewis College schedules Old Fort Reunion for Oct. 4
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DURANGO, Colo. - Dare to live differently. Dare to live deeply. Dare to live at all—and bring the kids! Maria’s Bookshop at 960 Main Avenue in Durango will host a Pre-Father’s Day Celebration of Wild Parenting in the Wild West—a release party for local author Ken Wright’s The Monkey Wrench Dad—on Monday, June 9th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
The Monkey Wrench Dad is a collection of 42 essays that tell the story and forge a manifesto of one family's endeavoring to live well. It is a hunt for and discovery of things to live and to fight for that challenges readers to think about and act upon why and how they live somewhere: in a landscape, in a community, in a family, and in a crazy, challenging time. As such, The Monkey Wrench Dad is about things to do, in the world we really live in, here and now.
Ken Wright is a free-lance writer, college instructor, author, and father, although not necessarily in that order. He is also a contributing editor and columnist for Inside Outside Southwest magazine, where his writings take readers on philosophical and often humorous forays into the unique life and land of the Four Corners region. As a self-described "paleo-dad," Ken's writings reflect on, and often rant for, the blessings and lessons the West's open spaces, wild places, and even wilder people offer our children – "places to create the people who can create the world to come." Ken's essays, book reviews, and news features have appeared in a variety of national and regional magazines and newspapers, and he is the author of two essay collections, A Wilder Life: Essays from Home and Why I'm Against it All.
For more information about the event, call (970) 247-1438 or visit www.mariasbookshop.com. |