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
Home 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 “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” check presentation Sept. 19 “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” check presentation Sept. 19 “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” check presentation Sept. 19 Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3 Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3 Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3 Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3 Steamworks supports Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship Brewpub donates $2000 generated by Steamworks Animas Valley Half Marathon. Steamworks supports Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship Brewpub donates $2000 generated by Steamworks Animas Valley Half Marathon. 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 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. Animas Museum announces October events Animas Museum announces October events Animas Museum announces October events 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 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 Leadership La Plata seeks nominees for Barbara Conrad Award Leadership La Plata seeks nominees for Barbara Conrad Award Wine Tasting Gala and Silent Auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity Wine Tasting Gala and Silent Auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity Wine Tasting Gala and Silent Auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity LPEA/Ska Brewing Co. to host “Bodo Bash” for United Way LPEA/Ska Brewing Co. to host “Bodo Bash” for United Way LPEA/Ska Brewing Co. to host “Bodo Bash” for United Way Durango Chamber seeks nominees for annual awards Durango Chamber seeks nominees for annual awards Durango Chamber seeks nominees for annual awards $1.2 million New Energy Communities Grant received by La Plata County $1.2 million New Energy Communities Grant received by La Plata County $1.2 million New Energy Communities Grant received by La Plata County Fiscal expert to lecture at Fort Lewis College Fiscal expert to lecture at Fort Lewis College Fiscal expert to lecture at Fort Lewis College Fiscal expert to lecture at Fort Lewis College Humanitarian team from Mercy Regional Medical Center to help combat malaria in Tanzania Humanitarian team from Mercy Regional Medical Center to help combat malaria in Tanzania Humanitarian team from Mercy Regional Medical Center to help combat malaria in Tanzania Humanitarian team from Mercy Regional Medical Center to help combat malaria in Tanzania New DNF “Car Free Cards” reward shoppers who leave their cars behind Durango Natural Foods encourages alternative transportation. New DNF “Car Free Cards” reward shoppers who leave their cars behind Durango Natural Foods encourages alternative transportation. New DNF “Car Free Cards” reward shoppers who leave their cars behind Durango Natural Foods encourages alternative transportation. New DNF “Car Free Cards” reward shoppers who leave their cars behind Durango Natural Foods encourages alternative transportation. New DNF “Car Free Cards” reward shoppers who leave their cars behind Durango Natural Foods encourages alternative transportation. Wilma Mankiller to speak at 2008 FLC Presidential Native American Lecture Series Wilma Mankiller to speak at 2008 FLC Presidential Native American Lecture Series Wilma Mankiller to speak at 2008 FLC Presidential Native American Lecture Series Wilma Mankiller to speak at 2008 FLC Presidential Native American Lecture Series "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. Railroad offering New Year's Eve special Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train. Railroad offering New Year's Eve special Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train. Railroad offering New Year's Eve special Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train. Rec Center leisure pool and hot tub closed Nov. 26 US 160 East construction update Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28 Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28 Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28 Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28 Businessman’s pink hair pays off for cancer awareness UltraSteam delivers checks to Mercy’s Breast Care Center and the Southwest Women’s Health Coalition. Businessman’s pink hair pays off for cancer awareness UltraSteam delivers checks to Mercy’s Breast Care Center and the Southwest Women’s Health Coalition. Businessman’s pink hair pays off for cancer awareness UltraSteam delivers checks to Mercy’s Breast Care Center and the Southwest Women’s Health Coalition. Public Meeting: US 160 and SH 172 Access Control Plan Study Public Meeting: Durango - Camino del Rio (SH 550) Access Control Plan Study City of Durango announces holiday schedule CDOT advises winter driving preparation Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles, review safety tips, check roadway conditions each trip. CDOT advises winter driving preparation Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles, review safety tips, check roadway conditions each trip. New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1 New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1 New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1 Focus groups to encourage community voices for POST master plan Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns' Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns' Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns' Board of County Commissioners schedule, Dec. 1-5, 2008 Animas Museum opens new pottery exhibit Animas Museum opens new pottery exhibit LPEA Outage Hotline - 10 a.m. LPEA Outage Hotline - Noon “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First” Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck… “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First” Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck… “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First” Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck… Barbershop Christmas Show Barbershop Christmas Show	DURANGO, Colo. – The Great Pumpkin Patch Express is now boarding. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad continues the its adventure to “the most sincere pumpkin patch” twice daily, Saturdays and Sundays through October 26. Onboard, passengers enjoy a reading of It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and are greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy upon arrival at the pumpkin patch. Hayrides, live musical entertainment, a hay bale maze, temporary tattoos, bounce houses and trick-or-treating are all a part of the 2.5 hour excursion, plus each child will select the perfect pumpkin to bring home. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. Pumpkin patch excursions are scheduled for October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26, 2008, with trains departing the Durango depot at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $21 for children and $29 for adults. For further information and reservations, call 970.247.2733, 1.888.TRAIN07, or visit www.durangotrain.com. # # #
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