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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
- 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
- Catch the Reading Bug
- Catch the Reading Bug
- 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
- 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
- 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23
- 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23
- Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities
- Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities
- Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities
- New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named
- New Fort Lewis College Director of Recreational Services named
- School District 9-R News Briefs, Sept. 19-24
- School District 9-R News Briefs, Sept. 19-24
- Animas Museum announces upcoming history program
- Animas Museum announces upcoming history program
- Animas Museum announces upcoming history program
- Animas Museum announces upcoming history program
- Teaching/Coaching duties change at DHS
- Teaching/Coaching duties change at DHS
- Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante
- Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante
- Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante
- Greenhouse and park bench unveiling at Escalante
- Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3
- Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3
- Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3
- Berndt Hall Biology wing groundbreaking ceremony to be held Oct. 3
- “Starting Your Business” workshop to give prospective business owners a leg up
- “Starting Your Business” workshop to give prospective business owners a leg up
- “Starting Your Business” workshop to give prospective business owners a leg up
- School District 9-R News Briefs, Sept. 29-Oct. 3
- School District 9-R News Briefs, Sept. 29-Oct. 3
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- Walk and Wheel to School Day planned for Oct. 8
- "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. - School District 9R has issued the following news briefs for the week of Aug. 25, 2008.
Native American Welcome Dinner
To welcome Native American students and their families, Durango School District 9-R will be holding a potluck dinner on August 27 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Needham Elementary School in the multipurpose room at 2425 West Third Avenue, two blocks west of Durango High School. Family and School Coordinator, Bruce LeClaire, will be on hand serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks. Families are encouraged to bring side dishes and desserts. To volunteer or learn more about the Welcome Dinner, contact Bruce LeClaire at 970-247-5411, ext 1401. You may also e-mail Bruce at bleclaire@durango.k12.co.us. (Please RSVP as soon as possible.)
Florida Mesa Ice Cream Social
The Florida Mesa PTO is hosting its annual ice cream social on Friday, September 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parents and students will have the chance to meet the teachers and staff. For more information, contact Alisa Carver at 247-4250, ext 3323.
Miller Principal’s Coffee
Parents of Miller Middle School students are invited to the Miller Principal’s Coffee. It will be held on September 2, room 219, at 8:15 a.m. To learn more, contact Robin Ruddy at 247-1418, Ext. 2565.
Educational Seminar To Help Support Military Families
Military families and veterans often face numerous difficulties, and they may not be aware of the resources and information available to them. To offer support, many school counselors, educators, and other community members will be taking part in a FREE workshop to help military families get the help they need. On Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sky Ute Casino Conference Center on Highway 172 North, Ignacio, anyone who is interested may take part in the educational seminar to help military families in the Four Corners community. The program is sponsored by Armed Forces Support Coalition (AFSC), a Durango-based non-profit organization serving military families and veterans, and it will be presented by the Colorado Joint Family Support Assistance Program (JFSAP), which is based in Denver and is a Department of Defense initiative. Certificates of attendance will be available for participants. School Counselors and educators are encouraged to attend. If interested, please RSVP by September 1st. For more information, contact AFSC at 970-247-9186.
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