Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY

Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Rendezvous Swiss Bakery, located in the 700 block of Main Avenue in Durango.
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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. 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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 WRC, Mercy to Host Free Movie During National Eating Disorder Awareness Week On Tuesday, February 26, the Women’s Resource Center and Mercy Regional Medical Center will host a free sneak preview of the film “Beauty Mark,” which explores the personal and cultural demands for beauty and perfection, followed by a discussion among au WRC, Mercy to Host Free Movie During National Eating Disorder Awareness Week On Tuesday, February 26, the Women’s Resource Center and Mercy Regional Medical Center will host a free sneak preview of the film “Beauty Mark,” which explores the personal and cultural demands for beauty and perfection, followed by a discussion among au WRC, Mercy to Host Free Movie During National Eating Disorder Awareness Week On Tuesday, February 26, the Women’s Resource Center and Mercy Regional Medical Center will host a free sneak preview of the film “Beauty Mark,” which explores the personal and cultural demands for beauty and perfection, followed by a discussion among au Minor bus accident in Durango West, no injuries Minor bus accident in Durango West, no injuries Minor bus accident in Durango West, no injuries Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Blast sends shock wave through crowd Blast sends shock wave through crowd Blast sends shock wave through crowd Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. 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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	The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Rendezvous Swiss Bakery, located in the 700 block of Main Avenue in Durango. “Our hearts go out to the business owners, employees, and property owners whose lives were drastically changed by the fire,” expressed Commissioner Wally White. The Commissioners are proud of the teamwork and organization of the many fire districts, local government departments, law enforcement agencies and volunteer groups. Friday’s incident demonstrated, once again, that emergency planning and exercise programs reinforcing collaboration between multiple jurisdictions, first responders, and private industry have created an effective response structure for our community. The Commissioners are particularly appreciative of the firefighters of Durango Fire & Rescue Authority, Upper Pine River Fire Protection District, Los Pinos Fire Protection District and Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District who worked valiantly to keep the fire contained. “We extend our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery for the nine firefighters who were injured in the line of duty,” said Commissioner Kellie Hotter. The Commissioners would also like to recognize the coordination of relief efforts of the Durango Business Improvement District (www.downtowndurango.org), as well as all the citizens and businesses in Durango who are raising funds to help those affected by the fire. “It is heartwarming to see how the citizens of La Plata County join together and help each other in times of need. We truly live in a wonderful community,” said Commission Chair Joelle Riddle.
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