• 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
  

 
• Miller congratulates regional science fair winners
  
  

 
• Miller congratulates regional science fair winners
  
  

 
• Miller congratulates regional science fair winners
  
  

 
• Miller congratulates regional science fair winners
  
  

 
• Next GED testing Saturday, April 5
  
  

 
• FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board
  Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting.
  

 
• FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board
  Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting.
  

 
• FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board
  Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting.
  

 
• 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.
  

 
• 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.
  

 
• 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
  
  

 
• Kindergarten and preschool registration dates
  
  

 
• Kindergarten and preschool registration dates
  
  

 
• 9-R News Briefs
  
  

 
• 9-R News Briefs
  
  

 
• Summer internships available at La Plata Electric Association
  Looking toward the future, coop hopes to introduce students to job opportunities.
  

 
• Summer internships available at La Plata Electric Association
  Looking toward the future, coop hopes to introduce students to job opportunities.
  

 
• 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.
  

 
• Third-grade CSAP reading scores drop; district officials look to change reading program
  Durango School District 9-R test scores on the 2008 third-grade CSAP reading test dropped significantly from 2007, and district officials met on Wednesday with elementary school principals to identify the reasons why.
  

 
• Third-grade CSAP reading scores drop; district officials look to change reading program
  Durango School District 9-R test scores on the 2008 third-grade CSAP reading test dropped significantly from 2007, and district officials met on Wednesday with elementary school principals to identify the reasons why.
  

 
• 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.
  

 
• Educational Talent Search graduation sends students on their way to a brighter future
  A couple of weeks after Fort Lewis College bid farewell to almost 600 of its students at Spring Commencement, the Educational Talent Search (ETS) program at Fort Lewis College graduated its students, some of whom may become the newest Skyhawks next year.
  

 
• District 9-R News briefs for the week of May 12
  
  

 
• District 9-R News briefs for the week of May 12
  
  

 
• 9-R News briefs for the week of May 19
  
  

 
• 9-R News briefs for the week of May 19
  
  

 
• Bayfield High Student Council receives $900+ from Steamworks
  “Wolverine Wednesdays” at Steamworks Bayfield supports Bayfield Youth.
  

 
• Bayfield High Student Council receives $900+ from Steamworks
  “Wolverine Wednesdays” at Steamworks Bayfield supports Bayfield Youth.
  

 
• 9-R News briefs for the week of June 9
  
  

 
• 9-R News briefs for the week of June 9
  
  

 
• Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs
  
  

 
• Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs
  
  

 
• Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs
  
  

 
• 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
  
  

 
• Senator Ken Salazar’s staff to lead informational grant preparation workshop
  
  

 
• Senator Ken Salazar’s staff to lead informational grant preparation workshop
  
  

 
• Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start in September
  
  

 
• Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start in September
  
  

 
• School District 9-R names new Director of Public Information
  
  

 
• School District 9-R names new Director of Public Information
  
  

 
• School District 9-R names new Director of Public Information
  
  

 
• Animas Hall groundbreaking ceremony planned for Aug. 15 at Fort Lewis College
  
  

 
• Animas Hall groundbreaking ceremony planned for Aug. 15 at Fort Lewis College
  
  

 
• Animas Hall groundbreaking ceremony planned for Aug. 15 at Fort Lewis College
  
  

 
• Animas Hall groundbreaking ceremony planned for Aug. 15 at Fort Lewis College
  
  

 
• Fort Lewis College receives grant to improve math and science learning
  
  

 
• Fort Lewis College receives grant to improve math and science learning
  
  

 
• Durango School District 9-R welcomes back students
  
  

 
• Durango School District 9-R welcomes back students
  
  

 
• News Briefs from School District 9R
  
  

 
• News Briefs from School District 9R
  
  

 
• 9-R receives Safe Routes to School Grant
  
  

 
• 9-R receives Safe Routes to School Grant
  
  

 
• Former astronaut to speak at Fort Lewis College’s Fall Convocation
  
  

 
• 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
  
  

 
• 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
  
  

 
• High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
  La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
  

 
• High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
  La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
  

 
• High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
  La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
  

 
• High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
  La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
  

 
• High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
  La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
  

 
• La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
  Following comment period, rate increase is set to begin January 1, 2009.
  

 
• La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
  Following comment period, rate increase is set to begin January 1, 2009.
  

 
• La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
  Following comment period, rate increase is set to begin January 1, 2009.
  

 
• Historic Downtown Durango kicks off HOLiDAZZLE
  Marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays.
  

 
• Historic Downtown Durango kicks off HOLiDAZZLE
  Marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays.
  

 
• Historic Downtown Durango kicks off HOLiDAZZLE
  Marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays.
  

 
• Purgatory Salutes the Troops
  Ski resort offers new Military Package for US servicemen and women.
  

 
• Purgatory Salutes the Troops
  Ski resort offers new Military Package for US servicemen and women.
  

 
• Purgatory Salutes the Troops
  Ski resort offers new Military Package for US servicemen and women.
  

 
• Lottery Scam
  
  

 

Four special events for kids will be held in June on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Durango Arts Center. On June 5^th, Ann Lincoln will present a “Magic Bug Show” including magic tricks, juggling, comedy and a Pomeranian puppy.  On June 12^th, Tom Cornwell will present “Bug Songs.”  On June 19^th, Wayne Francis, ventriloquist, will perform.  And on June 26^th, Durango’s own Matt Simonsen will perform his “Magic Show.”  Matt is 13 years old and has worked with Mysto the Magi.  Free tickets for these events must be picked up at the library in advance. Program attendance will be limited based on the size of the room.

In addition, two fun and goofy science experiment programs will be offered to kids in grades 2 through 5.

These programs will be held at the Durango Recreation Center on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 8. Both programs begin at 2:00 p.m. Advance free tickets are also required for these programs.

The final party for the summer reading program will take place on Thursday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m.  at the Durango Community Recreation Center.

For additional information, contact Rita Curtis at 275-3385, or drop by the library at 1188 E. 2^nd Avenue.