Animas Museum announces upcoming history program

Animas Museum announces upcoming history program
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? 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 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities 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. 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 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 Bicycle commuter class offered Bicycle commuter class offered Bicycle commuter class offered Bicycle commuter class offered Soccer teams to don pink to raise cancer awareness and money Irish Embassy celebration and soccer games support the cause. Soccer teams to don pink to raise cancer awareness and money Irish Embassy celebration and soccer games support the cause. Soccer teams to don pink to raise cancer awareness and money Irish Embassy celebration and soccer games support the cause. New Belgium’s Tour de Fat celebrates "Pedal Power" in Durango Sept. 20 Volunteers can apply for Tour de Fat’s Car-for-Bike Trade Program,an opportunity to trade in four wheels for two. New Belgium’s Tour de Fat celebrates "Pedal Power" in Durango Sept. 20 Volunteers can apply for Tour de Fat’s Car-for-Bike Trade Program,an opportunity to trade in four wheels for two. New Belgium’s Tour de Fat celebrates "Pedal Power" in Durango Sept. 20 Volunteers can apply for Tour de Fat’s Car-for-Bike Trade Program,an opportunity to trade in four wheels for two. New Belgium’s Tour de Fat celebrates "Pedal Power" in Durango Sept. 20 Volunteers can apply for Tour de Fat’s Car-for-Bike Trade Program,an opportunity to trade in four wheels for two. Proceeds from 2008 Durango Wine Experience benefit Community Foundation Proceeds from 2008 Durango Wine Experience benefit Community Foundation Proceeds from 2008 Durango Wine Experience benefit Community Foundation Proceeds from 2008 Durango Wine Experience benefit Community Foundation Trail work and celebratory BBQ to mark National Public Lands Day Trail work and celebratory BBQ to mark National Public Lands Day Trail work and celebratory BBQ to mark National Public Lands Day Trail work and celebratory BBQ to mark National Public Lands Day LPEA supports Durango Gun Club “Sight-In Days” Co-op helps cover costs for hunters preparing firearms for the season. LPEA supports Durango Gun Club “Sight-In Days” Co-op helps cover costs for hunters preparing firearms for the season. LPEA supports Durango Gun Club “Sight-In Days” Co-op helps cover costs for hunters preparing firearms for the season. “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 Durango Independent Film Festival presents “Oil and Water” Jan. 5 Durango Independent Film Festival presents “Oil and Water” Jan. 5 Durango Independent Film Festival presents “Oil and Water” Jan. 5 Mercy reaches 1,000 baby milestone for 2nd year Mercy reaches 1,000 baby milestone for 2nd year Mercy reaches 1,000 baby milestone for 2nd year Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango San Juan Basin Health offers assistance with New Year’s Resolutions Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability Durango’s only fine art photography gallery, Open Shutter, not only “shines” as a retail success, it has also emerged as an example for energy efficiency and sustainability in Durango’s Historic Downtown. Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability Durango’s only fine art photography gallery, Open Shutter, not only “shines” as a retail success, it has also emerged as an example for energy efficiency and sustainability in Durango’s Historic Downtown. Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18 Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18 Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18 Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18 Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18 Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18 Ariano to present at Friends of the Arts meeting Ariano to present at Friends of the Arts meeting Parks and Recreation accepting winter league registrations Elected officials to take Oath of Office Jan. 13 Lakota historian and author Joseph Marshall III to discuss “Leadership Lessons of Crazy Horse” Lakota historian and author Joseph Marshall III to discuss “Leadership Lessons of Crazy Horse” Book-signing up-coming for “The Edge of Never: A Skier’s Story of Life, Death and Dreams in the World’s Most Dangerous Mountains” Book-signing up-coming for “The Edge of Never: A Skier’s Story of Life, Death and Dreams in the World’s Most Dangerous Mountains” LPEA’s Jake Wills earns final engineering accreditation Wills passes Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. LPEA’s Jake Wills earns final engineering accreditation Wills passes Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. San Juan Symphony to present Ian Hobson in Adams Foundation Piano Recital San Juan Symphony to present Ian Hobson in Adams Foundation Piano Recital San Juan Symphony to present Ian Hobson in Adams Foundation Piano Recital Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp Selected High School juniors sponsored by La Plata Electric Association. Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp Selected High School juniors sponsored by La Plata Electric Association. Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp Selected High School juniors sponsored by La Plata Electric Association. City revises Transit fares San Juan Basin Health Briefs for January-February	DURANGO, Colo. - The first program in the Animas Museum’s Fall Lectures Series is set for Thurs., Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. and will feature local retired physician and historian Alan Fraser Houston. Houston will present the illustrated program, “Silver San Juan - Jackson, Moran, & Ingersoll’s 1881 Promotional Tour of Southwest Colorado.” In August 1881 the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad outfitted a special train to bring photographer William H. Jackson, artist Thomas Moran, and journalist Ernest Ingersoll to the new town of Durango to promote the San Juan mining region. The program, to be held at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2^nd Ave., Durango, is free to the public. For further information, call 259.2402. # # #
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