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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
- City Sees Substantial Increase in Transit Ridership
Durango Transit has seen significant increases in ridership in 2008. Comparison of Durango Transit ridership for the first three months of 2008 yielded an average 33 percent increase over the same period in 2007.
- City Sees Substantial Increase in Transit Ridership
Durango Transit has seen significant increases in ridership in 2008. Comparison of Durango Transit ridership for the first three months of 2008 yielded an average 33 percent increase over the same period in 2007.
- FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game
The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game.
- FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game
The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game.
- FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game
The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game.
- City Begins Spring Clean-up
Spring has sprung, and with it comes spring clean-up! City residents are encouraged to finish their spring clean-up in time for the City's annual yard waste pick up.
- City Begins Spring Clean-up
Spring has sprung, and with it comes spring clean-up! City residents are encouraged to finish their spring clean-up in time for the City's annual yard waste pick up.
- 700 Main Avenue Demolition Makes Progress
The three burned structures in the 700 block of Main Avenue are currently being demolished. The contract for demolition is with Interstate Restoration and the main sub contractor is Kingston Environmental Companies.
- 700 Main Avenue Demolition Makes Progress
The three burned structures in the 700 block of Main Avenue are currently being demolished. The contract for demolition is with Interstate Restoration and the main sub contractor is Kingston Environmental Companies.
- 700 Main Avenue Demolition Makes Progress
The three burned structures in the 700 block of Main Avenue are currently being demolished. The contract for demolition is with Interstate Restoration and the main sub contractor is Kingston Environmental Companies.
- 700 Main Avenue Demolition Makes Progress
The three burned structures in the 700 block of Main Avenue are currently being demolished. The contract for demolition is with Interstate Restoration and the main sub contractor is Kingston Environmental Companies.
- City Manager Names Captain Jim Spratlen as Interim Chief of Police
- City Manager Names Captain Jim Spratlen as Interim Chief of Police
- New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College
By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan.
- New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College
By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan.
- New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College
By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan.
- New Miss Hozhoni Crowned
- New Miss Hozhoni Crowned
- Deficits, Debt and the U.S. Economy
- Deficits, Debt and the U.S. Economy
- Durango Arts Center Creativity Festivity
Maria’s Bookshop at 960 Main Avenue in Durango is proud to host a new event in conjunction with the Durango Arts Center’s Creativity Festivity, a month-long celebration of kids and the arts.
- Durango Arts Center Creativity Festivity
Maria’s Bookshop at 960 Main Avenue in Durango is proud to host a new event in conjunction with the Durango Arts Center’s Creativity Festivity, a month-long celebration of kids and the arts.
- Book Signing with NPR commentator Jim Hightower
In town for his appearance as keynote speaker at the La Plata Democrats’ Annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner, national radio commentator Jim Hightower will be at Maria’s Bookshop, at 960 Main Avenue in Durango, for a free book signing from 4:30 to 5:30 on Sat
- Book Signing with NPR commentator Jim Hightower
In town for his appearance as keynote speaker at the La Plata Democrats’ Annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner, national radio commentator Jim Hightower will be at Maria’s Bookshop, at 960 Main Avenue in Durango, for a free book signing from 4:30 to 5:30 on Sat
- Leadership La Plata to host informational community receptions
- Come Enjoy Trout Unlimited’s Annual Banquet
Please join us for the Trout Unlimited Annual Banquet Doors open at 5:00 pm with a cash bar followed by dinner beginning at 6:30 pm.
- Come Enjoy Trout Unlimited’s Annual Banquet
Please join us for the Trout Unlimited Annual Banquet Doors open at 5:00 pm with a cash bar followed by dinner beginning at 6:30 pm.
- Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26
- Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26
- Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26
- La Plata County Compass: Charting La Plata County's Future
- La Plata County Compass: Charting La Plata County's Future
- Visiting Trail Experts Will Inspire Local Trailbuilding
Trails 2000 will bring in the International Mountain Bicycling Association's (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew to Durango, May 17-19, 2008 to talk trails, teach people proper trailbuilding technique, and spend quality time digging in the dirt.
- Visiting Trail Experts Will Inspire Local Trailbuilding
Trails 2000 will bring in the International Mountain Bicycling Association's (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew to Durango, May 17-19, 2008 to talk trails, teach people proper trailbuilding technique, and spend quality time digging in the dirt.
- Visiting Trail Experts Will Inspire Local Trailbuilding
Trails 2000 will bring in the International Mountain Bicycling Association's (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew to Durango, May 17-19, 2008 to talk trails, teach people proper trailbuilding technique, and spend quality time digging in the dirt.
- CASTING CALL for all ages & talents The Powerhouse Kids season one
It’s a kid show. It’s viral fundraising. It’s a history lesson with a shocking twist. It’s the Powerhouse Kids!
- CASTING CALL for all ages & talents The Powerhouse Kids season one
It’s a kid show. It’s viral fundraising. It’s a history lesson with a shocking twist. It’s the Powerhouse Kids!
- CASTING CALL for all ages & talents The Powerhouse Kids season one
It’s a kid show. It’s viral fundraising. It’s a history lesson with a shocking twist. It’s the Powerhouse Kids!
- Waterline Replacement at the Santa Rita Pedestrian Bridge
The City of Durango has contracted with McCollum's Excavating to replace the waterline on the Santa Rita Pedestrian Bridge and to complete modifications to the bridge decking.
- Waterline Replacement at the Santa Rita Pedestrian Bridge
The City of Durango has contracted with McCollum's Excavating to replace the waterline on the Santa Rita Pedestrian Bridge and to complete modifications to the bridge decking.
- 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.
- Public Meeting Notice - 12th Street and Camino del Rio
- Public Meeting Notice - 12th Street and Camino del Rio
- Book signing for Will Hobbs’ latest young adult novel Go Big or Go Home
- Book signing for Will Hobbs’ latest young adult novel Go Big or Go Home
- 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
- Computer and Electronics Recycling Event
The City of Durango and San Juan Basin Recycling Association are pleased to sponsor this year's first Computer & Electronics Recycling event.
- Computer and Electronics Recycling Event
The City of Durango and San Juan Basin Recycling Association are pleased to sponsor this year's first Computer & Electronics Recycling event.
- Computer and Electronics Recycling Event
The City of Durango and San Juan Basin Recycling Association are pleased to sponsor this year's first Computer & Electronics Recycling event.
- Durango Parks and Recreation Activity Registration Begins Monday, April 21
- Durango Parks and Recreation Activity Registration Begins Monday, April 21
- Durango Parks and Recreation Activity Registration Begins Monday, April 21
- Fertilization and Weed Abatement Begins in City Parks
- Fertilization and Weed Abatement Begins in City Parks
- La Plata County Goes Green in Celebration of Earth Day
Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and to create new visions to accelerate sustainability and environmental progress.
- La Plata County Goes Green in Celebration of Earth Day
Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and to create new visions to accelerate sustainability and environmental progress.
- La Plata County Goes Green in Celebration of Earth Day
Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and to create new visions to accelerate sustainability and environmental progress.
- National Arbor Day tree planting at the Powerhouse
ALL are invited to attend a National Arbor Day tree planting at the Powerhouse (1333 Camino Del Rio, Durango CO) this Friday, April 25, 2008 at 11am.
- National Arbor Day tree planting at the Powerhouse
ALL are invited to attend a National Arbor Day tree planting at the Powerhouse (1333 Camino Del Rio, Durango CO) this Friday, April 25, 2008 at 11am.
- 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights students’ work, draws largest crowd ever
In what is becoming a Fort Lewis College tradition, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences presented the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17, 2008.
- 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights students’ work, draws largest crowd ever
In what is becoming a Fort Lewis College tradition, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences presented the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17, 2008.
- 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights students’ work, draws largest crowd ever
In what is becoming a Fort Lewis College tradition, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences presented the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17, 2008.
- Executive Director Leaving Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County
Imig announced her resignation from the affiliate to the Board of Directors in late February of this year and has been slowly cutting her work week in a gradual phase out from her position as Executive Director.
- Executive Director Leaving Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County
Imig announced her resignation from the affiliate to the Board of Directors in late February of this year and has been slowly cutting her work week in a gradual phase out from her position as Executive Director.
- City Programming Goes to the Internet
City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/.
- City Programming Goes to the Internet
City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/.
- City Programming Goes to the Internet
City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/.
- City Programming Goes to the Internet
City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/.
- 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.
- 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.”
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The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick. Concertgoers were treated to a festive performance of baroque and modern music, local soloists and special guest stars in the relaxed atmosphere of the Strater Theatre. All proceeds from ticket sales were donated to the Relief Fund. Special thanks to Music Director Arthur Post and all the SJS musicians who generously donated their services, and to Basin Printing, the Durango Herald, Graphic Interpretations, Alpine Bank, Scooter’s Place, the Business Improvement District, the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall and the Strater Theatre for their donations as well.
For more information, please contact the San Juan Symphony office at 970-382-9753 or visit: www.sanjuansymphony.org. |