City Begins Spring Clean-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.
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 PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH LA PLATA COUNTY APPOINTS ERICK AUNE AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR La Plata County is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Aune as the Director of the La Plata County Community Development Department. LA PLATA COUNTY APPOINTS ERICK AUNE AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR La Plata County is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Aune as the Director of the La Plata County Community Development Department. One Planet Party celebrates student Environmental Center at FLC The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts its annual spring fundraiser on Friday, March 28th at the Abbey Theatre in downtown Durango. One Planet Party celebrates student Environmental Center at FLC The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts its annual spring fundraiser on Friday, March 28th at the Abbey Theatre in downtown Durango. One Planet Party celebrates student Environmental Center at FLC The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts its annual spring fundraiser on Friday, March 28th at the Abbey Theatre in downtown Durango. People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute FREE Maintenance Clinic at Mountain Bike Specialists Mountain Bike Specialists will host a FREE maintenance clinic on Friday April 4th at 949 Main Avenue from 6:00p.m. until 7:30p.m. FREE Maintenance Clinic at Mountain Bike Specialists Mountain Bike Specialists will host a FREE maintenance clinic on Friday April 4th at 949 Main Avenue from 6:00p.m. until 7:30p.m. FREE Maintenance Clinic at Mountain Bike Specialists Mountain Bike Specialists will host a FREE maintenance clinic on Friday April 4th at 949 Main Avenue from 6:00p.m. until 7:30p.m. 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE Durango Public Library Announces New Environmental Database Durango Public Library Announces New Environmental Database City Begins Residential Street Sweeping COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC Yes We Can…Smash!! In celebration of Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity and La Plata Electric Association are teaming up to hold a Yes We Can…Smash!! (an aluminum can smashing event to help make transport to Cortez more efficient and affordable) on Saturday, April 19 from 10a Yes We Can…Smash!! In celebration of Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity and La Plata Electric Association are teaming up to hold a Yes We Can…Smash!! (an aluminum can smashing event to help make transport to Cortez more efficient and affordable) on Saturday, April 19 from 10a 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. 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. 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 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. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND 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. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND 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. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND 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. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND 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. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND 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. 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! 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 January 8 Robert Earl Keen show cancelled due to weather Concert to be rescheduled. Chapman Hill now open with limited operations FLC plans week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. FLC plans week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. FLC plans week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. FLC plans week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. CR 120 reopened following propane truck rollover CDOT Hwy 160 Update Crews work to stripe and fix potholes before next storm hits. District Attorney's Office announces Westberg's death District Attorney's Office announces Westberg's death "Art for Ecuador" to benefit Rotaract Club "Art for Ecuador" to benefit Rotaract Club "Art for Ecuador" to benefit Rotaract Club	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. Crews will be moving through the residential neighborhoods, picking up bagged or boxed brush, yard waste, and tree limbs less than eight feet in length. Tree limbs longer than eight feet will not be collected. Residents are asked to place materials in the alley for collection, or at curbside in areas where there are no alleys. To help the City crews, residents are also asked to place the material at least two feet from fences, trees, bushes, gas meters, fire hydrants, power poles, etc. and to be careful not to block driving lanes or sidewalks. Residents may set their yard waste out for collection up to one week before their area is scheduled for collection. The schedule for pick-up is as follows: · April 14-18: Areas south of 15^th Street, east to 9^th Avenue and residential areas of Highway 160W within the City limits. · April 21-25: Areas north of 15^th Street to the north city limits east and west of Main, including the Animas City area. · April 28 - May 2: Areas to the west, including Crestview, Needham, Rockridge and Junction Street areas. · May 5-9: Riverview, North College, Hillcrest and Skyridge areas. The City's spring clean-up program offers residents an opportunity to discard yard waste at no charge. The "brown" waste will be taken to the recycling center for mulching, keeping it out of the landfills. The mulch is then used in City parks and is available to the public. The City offers three types of mulch for sale: the "brown" mulch, made up of collected yard waste; a glass mulch, made from 3/8" tumbled recycled glass (similar in size to pea gravel); and a sand/glass mixture made up of smaller bits of pulverized glass in a sand base. All three types of mulch are $10.00 per cubic yard and available for purchase at River City Hall. Residents may also haul rubbish to the Durango Solid Waste Transfer Station at 750 Tech Center Drive (385-7093) or the Bondad Landfill at 1500 E County Road 318 (247-0646), however they will be charged according to the volume of waste delivered. For more questions about the spring clean-up program or the availability of mulch, please contact the Public Works Department at 375-4800.
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