PURGATORY GETS 4 FEET OF SNOW IN JUST ONE WEEK

PURGATORY GETS 4 FEET OF SNOW IN JUST ONE WEEK When Mother Nature decided it was time for snow in Durango, she brought an abundance of it.
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? 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 Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. DURANGO SELECTED AS THE NEXT BEST PLACE Ski Magazine picks town and resort as the place to watch, again DURANGO SELECTED AS THE NEXT BEST PLACE Ski Magazine picks town and resort as the place to watch, again DURANGO SELECTED AS THE NEXT BEST PLACE Ski Magazine picks town and resort as the place to watch, again Durango to host “March Mania” Youth Basketball Tournament With the rousing success of the first “March Mania” held in 2007, Durango will host the second, now annual, regional basketball tournament for boys and girls, 3rd through 8th grades, March 14-16, 2008. Durango to host “March Mania” Youth Basketball Tournament With the rousing success of the first “March Mania” held in 2007, Durango will host the second, now annual, regional basketball tournament for boys and girls, 3rd through 8th grades, March 14-16, 2008. Durango to host “March Mania” Youth Basketball Tournament With the rousing success of the first “March Mania” held in 2007, Durango will host the second, now annual, regional basketball tournament for boys and girls, 3rd through 8th grades, March 14-16, 2008. All-Comers Spring Swim Meet Durango Parks and Recreation and the Durango Swim Club will kick-off the 2nd Annual All-Comers Swim Meet on Saturday, March 15 at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic tour is full PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks PURGATORY'S ALL-SEASON PASS SALE STARTS THIS SATURDAY Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts and extra perks PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH 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. 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. The City of Durango and Durango Karate Club Announce the 2008 Durango Open Karate Tournament Mountain Bike and Trail Run Combination Returns to the South Rim Durango Parks and Recreation will kick-off the sixth annual South Rim Duathlon on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. beginning at the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). Mountain Bike and Trail Run Combination Returns to the South Rim Durango Parks and Recreation will kick-off the sixth annual South Rim Duathlon on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. beginning at the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). Mountain Bike and Trail Run Combination Returns to the South Rim Durango Parks and Recreation will kick-off the sixth annual South Rim Duathlon on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. beginning at the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). Mountain Bike and Trail Run Combination Returns to the South Rim Durango Parks and Recreation will kick-off the sixth annual South Rim Duathlon on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. beginning at the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). FINAL WEEK FOR PURGATORY ALL-SEASON PASS SALE Don’t let the warm weather and blooming trees make you forget about next winter’s skiing and riding season at Purgatory. This is the final week to purchase your All-Season Pass with unlimited fun at Purgatory Mountain this summer and next winter for the l FINAL WEEK FOR PURGATORY ALL-SEASON PASS SALE Don’t let the warm weather and blooming trees make you forget about next winter’s skiing and riding season at Purgatory. This is the final week to purchase your All-Season Pass with unlimited fun at Purgatory Mountain this summer and next winter for the l FINAL WEEK FOR PURGATORY ALL-SEASON PASS SALE Don’t let the warm weather and blooming trees make you forget about next winter’s skiing and riding season at Purgatory. This is the final week to purchase your All-Season Pass with unlimited fun at Purgatory Mountain this summer and next winter for the l Register for the Town Series Durango Parks and Recreation is hosting the 3rd Annual "The Town Series." The Series features runs, hikes, and walks for all athletic ability levels on three prominent trail systems in Durango. Register for the Town Series Durango Parks and Recreation is hosting the 3rd Annual "The Town Series." The Series features runs, hikes, and walks for all athletic ability levels on three prominent trail systems in Durango. Register for the Town Series Durango Parks and Recreation is hosting the 3rd Annual "The Town Series." The Series features runs, hikes, and walks for all athletic ability levels on three prominent trail systems in Durango. "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…	Backside opens tomorrow; resort will be 55 percent open Durango, CO – When Mother Nature decided it was time for snow in Durango, she brought an abundance of it. In the past 7 days, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort has received nearly 4 feet of snow; 35 inches fell last weekend and another 10 inches fell in the last 24 hours at mid-mountain. Snow continues to fall on Purgatory Mountain at the rate of about half an inch an hour. Conditions are epic, with Purgatory experiencing one of the best openings in nearly five years. Snow continues to pile up in light, fluffy mounds around the resort and fresh tracks can be found on almost every open trail. Forecasts are calling for another 2 feet of accumulation possible for the San Juan Mountains through Sunday, with the bulk of the storm hitting the area today and tonight. With all the new snow, the resort will open the Backside of the mountain tomorrow with Chair 3 and 18 new trails including more intermediate and advanced terrain. The Columbine Beginner’s Area will also open tomorrow with Chair 9 providing more terrain for first time skiers and boarders. Chair 7 will operate this weekend to allow access from the lower parking lots to the base area. Tomorrow the resort will be 55 percent open with 4 chairlifts and 47 trails plus the beginner’s area. On the heels of Chair 3 opening, the resort plans to open Chair 8 and 95 percent of trails by December 15^th. Skiers and Snowboarders will have access to 80 trails and nearly 1200 acres of skiable terrain including Poet’s Glades and Ray’s Ridge. Updated information about the storm is available online at www.durangomountainresort.com in the snow report or the media section of the website.
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Backside opens tomorrow; resort will be 55 percent open