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- 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
- Young Professionals to host “Durango Board Academy”
- Young Professionals to host “Durango Board Academy”
- Durango's "Swinging Bridge" now open
- Durango's "Swinging Bridge" now open
- Summer Family Festival at Purgatory Aug. 2
Event to include Root Beer Festival, magic show and more.
- Summer Family Festival at Purgatory Aug. 2
Event to include Root Beer Festival, magic show and more.
- Summer Family Festival at Purgatory Aug. 2
Event to include Root Beer Festival, magic show and more.
- Summer Family Festival at Purgatory Aug. 2
Event to include Root Beer Festival, magic show and more.
- Community Concert Hall welcomes the return of Asleep at the Wheel, Aug. 13
- Community Concert Hall welcomes the return of Asleep at the Wheel, Aug. 13
- Community Concert Hall welcomes the return of Asleep at the Wheel, Aug. 13
- Tickets selling quickly for Taj Mahal Trio, Aug 14
- Tickets selling quickly for Taj Mahal Trio, Aug 14
- Tickets selling quickly for Taj Mahal Trio, Aug 14
- Flash Cadillac, “America’s Premier Party Band,” set to perform Sept. 27
Event slated for the Community Concert Hall benefits La Plata Family Centers Coalition.
- Flash Cadillac, “America’s Premier Party Band,” set to perform Sept. 27
Event slated for the Community Concert Hall benefits La Plata Family Centers Coalition.
- Flash Cadillac, “America’s Premier Party Band,” set to perform Sept. 27
Event slated for the Community Concert Hall benefits La Plata Family Centers Coalition.
- “Ladies Camp” offered to improve mountain bike skills
- “Ladies Camp” offered to improve mountain bike skills
- “Ladies Camp” offered to improve mountain bike skills
- “Ladies Camp” offered to improve mountain bike skills
- “Ladies Camp” offered to improve mountain bike skills
- Home Energy Makeover Workshop & Expo set for Aug. 16
Informational day is designed to save homeowners energy and dollars.
- Home Energy Makeover Workshop & Expo set for Aug. 16
Informational day is designed to save homeowners energy and dollars.
- Home Energy Makeover Workshop & Expo set for Aug. 16
Informational day is designed to save homeowners energy and dollars.
- Home Energy Makeover Workshop & Expo set for Aug. 16
Informational day is designed to save homeowners energy and dollars.
- Home Energy Makeover Workshop & Expo set for Aug. 16
Informational day is designed to save homeowners energy and dollars.
- Leadership La Plata selects 2008-2009 Class
- Leadership La Plata selects 2008-2009 Class
- Leadership La Plata selects 2008-2009 Class
- Mercy Regional Medical Center jersey featured in Bicycling magazine
- Mercy Regional Medical Center jersey featured in Bicycling magazine
- Mercy Regional Medical Center jersey featured in Bicycling magazine
- Mercy Regional Medical Center jersey featured in Bicycling magazine
- Mercy Regional Medical Center jersey featured in Bicycling magazine
- 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
- A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24
- A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24
- A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24
- A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24
- Bayfield Heritage Days set for Sept. 12-14
- Bayfield Heritage Days set for Sept. 12-14
- 10th Annual San Juan Brewfest moves to Downtown Durango
- 10th Annual San Juan Brewfest moves to Downtown Durango
- 10th Annual San Juan Brewfest moves to Downtown Durango
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest
- Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered
- Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered
- Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered
- Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day
- Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day
- Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day
- New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named
- New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named
- 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
- La Plata Electric “Time-of-Use” periods adjust for Winter on Sept. 15
On-peak, off-peak rates designed to conserve energy, save customers money.
- La Plata Electric “Time-of-Use” periods adjust for Winter on Sept. 15
On-peak, off-peak rates designed to conserve energy, save customers money.
- La Plata Electric “Time-of-Use” periods adjust for Winter on Sept. 15
On-peak, off-peak rates designed to conserve energy, save customers money.
- "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…
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DURANGO, Colo. – Durango is world-renown as the home of two classic “Iron Horses” - the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic – but a third is joining the mix: The Durango Iron Horse Chef
The Durango Iron Horse Chef competition is set for Aug. 23 at the Durango Farmers Market, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Four local chefs will shop and purchase food from local grower-vendors at the Market, and then prepare a meal on site. This community event is designed to highlight the local harvests and Durango’s talented chefs.
“Downtown Durango restaurant owners and chefs have supported the ‘locavore’ concept and many were eager to participate in this event,” said Julie Hudak of Healthy Lifestyles La Plata.
Chefs competing are Chris Crowl of Cosmopolitan, Will Nolan of The Palace, Dave Cuntz of Mahogany Grill and Dave Stewart of Seasons Rotisserie Grill. The winning chef will be recognized with a personalized Durango Iron Horse Chef Competition Jacket.
The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with Mike Smedley offering commentary throughout the morning as the chefs prepare their entries. Each chef begins with locally-raised meat (goat, lamb, beef or pork) and is allowed 1.5 hours to shop the market for additional ingredients before preparing their meals.
Judges for this year’s event include Joelle Riddle, County Commissioner; Michael Rendon, City Councilor; Moni Helling, First National Bank of Durango; plus one market shopper who will be selected from a drawing on Aug. 16. Meals will be judged on taste, creativity, presentation and originality in use of market products.
The Durango Iron Horse Chef is presented by the Colorado State University Extension, Healthy Lifestyles La Plata and La Plata County in cooperation with the Durango Farmers Market, located in the parking lot of First National Bank of Durango, on the corner of 8th and Main Avenue.
For further information, contact Julie Hudak, event organizer, juliehudak@gmail.com; Peg Redford, Durango Farmers Market, pegredford@yahoo.com, Jeanine Justice, Healthy Lifestyles La Plata, jjustice@sucap.org or Darrin Parmenter, Colorado State University Extension, ParmenterDM@co.laplata.co.us.
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