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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
- Animas River Trail Closure at New Library
The section of the Animas River Trail behind the new library project will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 to allow the project contractor to complete earthwork along the new section of trail.
- Animas River Trail Closure at New Library
The section of the Animas River Trail behind the new library project will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 to allow the project contractor to complete earthwork along the new section of trail.
- Animas River Trail Closure at New Library
The section of the Animas River Trail behind the new library project will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 to allow the project contractor to complete earthwork along the new section of trail.
- One more chance to ride the 2008 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
For the first time in the 36 year history of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the tour and the road race to Silverton sold out in early March. In an effort to accommodate some anxious riders we have received special permission from law enforcement to add
- One more chance to ride the 2008 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
For the first time in the 36 year history of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the tour and the road race to Silverton sold out in early March. In an effort to accommodate some anxious riders we have received special permission from law enforcement to add
- One more chance to ride the 2008 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
For the first time in the 36 year history of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the tour and the road race to Silverton sold out in early March. In an effort to accommodate some anxious riders we have received special permission from law enforcement to add
- La Plata Electric “Time-of-Use” off-peak hours adjust on May 15
LPEA's TOU customers asked to watch for “memory magnets” in the mail.
- La Plata Electric “Time-of-Use” off-peak hours adjust on May 15
LPEA's TOU customers asked to watch for “memory magnets” in the mail.
- Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue
- Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue
- Fire Sprinkler to be Installed on Main Avenue
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Schedule Modification
In response to passenger trends, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will modify its 2008 train schedule to Silverton by eliminating the 7:30 a.m. departure from Durango.
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Schedule Modification
In response to passenger trends, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will modify its 2008 train schedule to Silverton by eliminating the 7:30 a.m. departure from Durango.
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Schedule Modification
In response to passenger trends, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will modify its 2008 train schedule to Silverton by eliminating the 7:30 a.m. departure from Durango.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- New webcam keeping an "eye" on the Phoenix rising on Main Ave.
Business Improvement District sponsoring "Eye on 700" on www.downtowndurango.org.
- DurangoDowntown.com and Creative Links relocate to Main Ave.
Creative Links Web Development, publishers of DurangoDowntown.com, Durango’s comprehensive community web site and visitor guide, has relocated to 1129 Main Ave. in Historic Downtown Durango.
- DurangoDowntown.com and Creative Links relocate to Main Ave.
Creative Links Web Development, publishers of DurangoDowntown.com, Durango’s comprehensive community web site and visitor guide, has relocated to 1129 Main Ave. in Historic Downtown Durango.
- Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close
Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund.
- Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close
Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund.
- Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close
Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund.
- Downtown Fire Relief Fund committee efforts come to a close
Business Improvement District/Community Foundation set up on-going Community Emergency Fund.
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays
- Fred Kroeger, Harpers to be honored at Community Heritage Award Celebration
- Fred Kroeger, Harpers to be honored at Community Heritage Award Celebration
- Fred Kroeger, Harpers to be honored at Community Heritage Award Celebration
- Public Art Commission seeks volunteers
- Public Art Commission seeks volunteers
- Public Art Commission seeks volunteers
- Cleveland Pops conductor Carl Topilow to lead two Music in the Mountains Pops concerts
- Cleveland Pops conductor Carl Topilow to lead two Music in the Mountains Pops concerts
- Cleveland Pops conductor Carl Topilow to lead two Music in the Mountains Pops concerts
- New floodplain mapping for Vallecito and Grimes Creeks to be presented July 1
- New floodplain mapping for Vallecito and Grimes Creeks to be presented July 1
- City sponsors 4th of July 5K run/walk
- City sponsors 4th of July 5K run/walk
- Local naturopath earns Ph.D, is knighted by Sovereign Medical Order of the Knights Hospitaller
- Local naturopath earns Ph.D, is knighted by Sovereign Medical Order of the Knights Hospitaller
- Local naturopath earns Ph.D, is knighted by Sovereign Medical Order of the Knights Hospitaller
- Southwest Colorado Community Index up-dated and on-line
- Southwest Colorado Community Index up-dated and on-line
- Southwest Colorado Community Index up-dated and on-line
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- Tickets for Community Concert Hall Fall performing arts series on sale
Tickets are available on line at www.durangoconcerts.com.
- Tickets for Community Concert Hall Fall performing arts series on sale
Tickets are available on line at www.durangoconcerts.com.
- Tickets for Community Concert Hall Fall performing arts series on sale
Tickets are available on line at www.durangoconcerts.com.
- Downtown recording artists sought for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3
Durango Business Improvement District will produce third CD of local music.
- Downtown recording artists sought for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3
Durango Business Improvement District will produce third CD of local music.
- Downtown recording artists sought for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3
Durango Business Improvement District will produce third CD of local music.
- Downtown recording artists sought for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3
Durango Business Improvement District will produce third CD of local music.
- San Juan Symphony to celebrate “Symphonic Visions” in 2008-09 season
- San Juan Symphony to celebrate “Symphonic Visions” in 2008-09 season
- San Juan Symphony to celebrate “Symphonic Visions” in 2008-09 season
- San Juan Symphony to celebrate “Symphonic Visions” in 2008-09 season
- Figueroa and Mack to present Verdi’s Requiem during Music in the Mountains
Rocky Mountain PBS will film the concert for broadcast and DVD.
- Figueroa and Mack to present Verdi’s Requiem during Music in the Mountains
Rocky Mountain PBS will film the concert for broadcast and DVD.
- Figueroa and Mack to present Verdi’s Requiem during Music in the Mountains
Rocky Mountain PBS will film the concert for broadcast and DVD.
- Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved
- Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved
- Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved
- Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved
- "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. - The Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College have approved a alternate vision for the new $37.5 million student union building.
Plans are now to build a 43,000 - 46,000 sq. foot addition onto the southwest corner of the existing College Union Building (CUB), and completely renovate the existing CUB to create an approximately 111,000 sq. foot student union building.
The decision to renovate the existing CUB instead of constructing a completely new building represents a more environmentally-friendly option, according to a news release. This new plan will also create a facility that is larger than the original building design, which was to have been an approximately 103,000 sq. foot building in the center of campus. This plan reportedly fell out of favor after it was discovered that costs would have been significantly more than the anticipated budget.
The Board of Trustees considered several building plans and locations, but chose to move forward with the addition and renovation option. This option will require no additional costs to students. The students had previously approved a student fee to help pay for a student union building, though no design consideration had yet been initiated.
“Our renovation of the CUB will provide a vibrant, contemporary space for our students while providing a regional model of sustainability by re-using our classic building alongside a new addition,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Tom Schilling.
Many of the organizations in the current CUB will find a home in the new student union. Some of the new features planned include, the Rocket Grille and Pub, movie theater, coffee shop, roof deck, convenience store, and enhanced meeting facilities that will be open to both the College and the surrounding community.
The College administration plans to immediately begin meeting with students to secure further input and direction into the students’ wishes for the new student union building. Additional student meetings are planned once classes resume in the fall.
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