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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?
- 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.
- 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
- 4-H Barbecue Cook-off offers old-fashioned camaraderie
La Plata County’s largest fundraising event proves to be an opportunity for enjoying friendships, good food and a bit of days gone by.
By Indiana Reed
- Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze
- Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze
- Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze
- Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze
- Fire started above Seasons
- Fire started above Seasons
- Fire started above Seasons
- Fire started above Seasons
- Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old
- Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old
- Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old
- Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
There are times when families need special assistance in providing for essential needs. The risk of homelessness, unemployment, or utility shut-off can cause emergencies that threaten basic family well-being.
- ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
There are times when families need special assistance in providing for essential needs. The risk of homelessness, unemployment, or utility shut-off can cause emergencies that threaten basic family well-being.
- Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R.
- Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R.
- Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R.
- Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent
The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R.
- Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
- Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
- Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
- “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC
- “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC
- “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC
- “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC
- “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC
- Frontier Airlines Moves Start Date Up To April
Frontier Airlines announced that the start date for the new airline service from Durango to Denver has been moved up from May 15 to April 22.
- Frontier Airlines Moves Start Date Up To April
Frontier Airlines announced that the start date for the new airline service from Durango to Denver has been moved up from May 15 to April 22.
- Frontier Airlines Moves Start Date Up To April
Frontier Airlines announced that the start date for the new airline service from Durango to Denver has been moved up from May 15 to April 22.
- Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall
- Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall
- Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall
- Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall
- Four Arrested for Auto Break-ins
Three adult males and one juvenile male were arrested early in the morning on February 28, 2008 after breaking into a series of vehicles across the city of Durango.
- Four Arrested for Auto Break-ins
Three adult males and one juvenile male were arrested early in the morning on February 28, 2008 after breaking into a series of vehicles across the city of Durango.
- Four Arrested for Auto Break-ins
Three adult males and one juvenile male were arrested early in the morning on February 28, 2008 after breaking into a series of vehicles across the city of Durango.
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5
- SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5
- Habitat Completes Durango Homes on Florida Road
Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County has completed the final three homes of their seven unit Casitas de Florida build in Durango!
- Habitat Completes Durango Homes on Florida Road
Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County has completed the final three homes of their seven unit Casitas de Florida build in Durango!
- Youth come together for FLC Earth Week to create a stronger community
Students from Fort Lewis College and local high schools hope to start a conversation next week about La Plata County’s future.
- Youth come together for FLC Earth Week to create a stronger community
Students from Fort Lewis College and local high schools hope to start a conversation next week about La Plata County’s future.
- Youth come together for FLC Earth Week to create a stronger community
Students from Fort Lewis College and local high schools hope to start a conversation next week about La Plata County’s future.
- Craig Westberg District Attorney - Statement
As there appears to be speculation as to whether or not I will seek another term as District Attorney, it seems prudent to announce that I have made a firm decision in that regard. I will not run again, but have every intention of finishing this term.
- Craig Westberg District Attorney - Statement
As there appears to be speculation as to whether or not I will seek another term as District Attorney, it seems prudent to announce that I have made a firm decision in that regard. I will not run again, but have every intention of finishing this term.
- Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience
The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue.
- Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience
The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue.
- Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience
The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue.
- Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience
The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue.
- CALLING ALL FORMER EMPLOYEES OF PURGATORY
Have you ever donned a Purgatory Ski Jacket? Did you help build Purg’s original day lodge? Did you provide support during the early years?
- CALLING ALL FORMER EMPLOYEES OF PURGATORY
Have you ever donned a Purgatory Ski Jacket? Did you help build Purg’s original day lodge? Did you provide support during the early years?
- The Hozhoni Days celebration is back for a 44th year at FLC
The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
- The Hozhoni Days celebration is back for a 44th year at FLC
The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
- The Hozhoni Days celebration is back for a 44th year at FLC
The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
- 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
- Second-grade teacher hired as Animas Valley principal
A Florida Mesa second-grade teacher has been nominated to become the next principal at Animas Valley
Elementary School.
- Second-grade teacher hired as Animas Valley principal
A Florida Mesa second-grade teacher has been nominated to become the next principal at Animas Valley
Elementary School.
- Second-grade teacher hired as Animas Valley principal
A Florida Mesa second-grade teacher has been nominated to become the next principal at Animas Valley
Elementary School.
- Miller congratulates regional science fair winners
- Miller congratulates regional science fair winners
- Miller congratulates regional science fair winners
- Miller congratulates regional science fair winners
- Community encouraged to support “Green” competitions
- Community encouraged to support “Green” competitions
- Community encouraged to support “Green” competitions
- Community encouraged to support “Green” competitions
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Iron Horse Training Program starts Dec. 1
- Eclectic band Salem set to perform at Steamworks late night Nov. 21
- Eclectic band Salem set to perform at Steamworks late night Nov. 21
- Eclectic band Salem set to perform at Steamworks late night Nov. 21
- LPEA Outage Hotline
- Kennebec Café and Bakery adds "events center" to its moniker
When well-known chef and caterer Barbara Helmer and her partner Miguel Carrillo purchased the “diner” at the entrance to La Plata Canyon in 1999, they had a vision. Today, their Kennebec Café and Bakery is even bigger and better than ever.
- Kennebec Café and Bakery adds "events center" to its moniker
When well-known chef and caterer Barbara Helmer and her partner Miguel Carrillo purchased the “diner” at the entrance to La Plata Canyon in 1999, they had a vision. Today, their Kennebec Café and Bakery is even bigger and better than ever.
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Great American SmokeOut is Thurs., Nov. 20
- Public information meeting regarding "Railroad Square" scheduled for Nov. 20
- Holiday Indian Market planned at SUIT Cultural Center and Museum
- Holiday Indian Market planned at SUIT Cultural Center and Museum
- Phone/internet down at Florida Mesa Elementary
- Ride Durango's transit for FREE Nov. 25
- Amber Alert
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- High school juniors invited to apply for Washington DC Youth Tour
La Plata Electric/NRECA sponsoring all expenses paid trip set for June 11-18, 2009.
- La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
Following comment period, rate increase is set to begin January 1, 2009.
- La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
Following comment period, rate increase is set to begin January 1, 2009.
- La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
Following comment period, rate increase is set to begin January 1, 2009.
- Historic Downtown Durango kicks off HOLiDAZZLE
Marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays.
- Historic Downtown Durango kicks off HOLiDAZZLE
Marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays.
- Historic Downtown Durango kicks off HOLiDAZZLE
Marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays.
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The Durango Independent Film Festival, presented by Glacier
Club, held its 2008 Award Ceremony Sunday evening at a packed Abbey Theatre
to announce the winners of this year's festival awards. Nearly all of the
films in the festival were in competition. Awards were granted in three
categories: Juried awards, Audience awards, and the Filmmaker award with
specific recognition for the different styles of filmmaking. Joanie
Fraughton, festival coordinator, commented, "We are so pleased with the
caliber of all the films throughout the festival and are excited to give
special recognition to a few outstanding selections. We congratulate our
winners and all of the filmmakers in this year¹s festival." The winners of
the 2008 Awards are as follows:
Juror Medals
Best Family Film- The Best of Jo
Best Live Action Short- The Aviatrix
Best Animated Short- Yours Truly
Best Documentary Short- EMMY
Best Documentary Feature- The Listening Project
Best Narrative Feature- The Flyboys
The Filmmakers Award- Hartslagan
Audience Awards
School Program- Oil & Water Project
Best Family Film- Zoologic
Best Short- The Job
Best Documentary- The First Saturday in May
Best Narrative Feature- Raising Flagg
Special Awards
Kodak Shot on Film Award- The Clown Children
Independent Spirit Award- Norton's Catering
The Durango Independent Film Festival hosted its 3rd year of independent
films. The mission of DIFF is to connect Durango to the world through film.
DIFF screened over 100 independent films including shorts, documentaries,
and feature films over five days, February 27-March 2, 2008. For more
information about the 3rd annual Durango Independent Film Festival presented
by Glacier Club, please visit www.durangofilm.org
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