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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
- 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
- Artists Invited to Display Artwork at the Rec Center
- Artists Invited to Display Artwork at the Rec Center
- Artists Invited to Display Artwork at the Rec Center
- LA PLATA COUNTY SOLICITS COMMENT ON THE OIL & GAS CODE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
La Plata County Community Development Department will be accepting public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the La Plata County Land Use Code, Chapter 90 – Natural Resources.
- LA PLATA COUNTY SOLICITS COMMENT ON THE OIL & GAS CODE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
La Plata County Community Development Department will be accepting public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the La Plata County Land Use Code, Chapter 90 – Natural Resources.
- LA PLATA COUNTY SOLICITS COMMENT ON THE OIL & GAS CODE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
La Plata County Community Development Department will be accepting public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the La Plata County Land Use Code, Chapter 90 – Natural Resources.
- 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
- Police Seek Witnesses
The Durango Police Department is seeking witnesses to the incident at Denny's Restaurant which occurred on Monday, March 10, 2008.
- Police Seek Witnesses
The Durango Police Department is seeking witnesses to the incident at Denny's Restaurant which occurred on Monday, March 10, 2008.
- City Grant Recipients Announced
The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients.
- City Grant Recipients Announced
The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients.
- City Grant Recipients Announced
The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients.
- "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre
Amy and Michael McCardell are hosting the film "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre on Thursday, April 17th. This film will document five families that have recovered, or are recovering, their children from autism using the same biomedical intervention
- "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre
Amy and Michael McCardell are hosting the film "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre on Thursday, April 17th. This film will document five families that have recovered, or are recovering, their children from autism using the same biomedical intervention
- "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre
Amy and Michael McCardell are hosting the film "Autism Yesterday" at the Abbey Theatre on Thursday, April 17th. This film will document five families that have recovered, or are recovering, their children from autism using the same biomedical intervention
- Young Poets’ showcase at maria’s bookshop april 15th
April is National Poetry Month, and Maria’s Bookshop has invited three fresh voices to do a good old fashioned poetry reading from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th in celebration of it.
- Young Poets’ showcase at maria’s bookshop april 15th
April is National Poetry Month, and Maria’s Bookshop has invited three fresh voices to do a good old fashioned poetry reading from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th in celebration of it.
- za rinpoche
Tibetan Buddhist spiritual master and beloved teacher Za Choeje Rinpoche will be in Durango on Sunday April 13th and Monday April 14th for three events open to the public.
- za rinpoche
Tibetan Buddhist spiritual master and beloved teacher Za Choeje Rinpoche will be in Durango on Sunday April 13th and Monday April 14th for three events open to the public.
- PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH
- PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH
- PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH
- PURGATORY’S END OF SEASON BASH
- LA PLATA COUNTY APPOINTS ERICK AUNE AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
La Plata County is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Aune as the Director of the La Plata County Community Development Department.
- LA PLATA COUNTY APPOINTS ERICK AUNE AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
La Plata County is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Aune as the Director of the La Plata County Community Development Department.
- One Planet Party celebrates student Environmental Center at FLC
The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts its annual spring fundraiser on Friday, March 28th at the Abbey Theatre in downtown Durango.
- One Planet Party celebrates student Environmental Center at FLC
The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts its annual spring fundraiser on Friday, March 28th at the Abbey Theatre in downtown Durango.
- One Planet Party celebrates student Environmental Center at FLC
The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts its annual spring fundraiser on Friday, March 28th at the Abbey Theatre in downtown Durango.
- People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute
- People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute
- People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute
- People pack Main Ave. for fire tribute
- 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.
- 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
- 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
- 2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 FLOODING UPDATE
- Durango Public Library Announces New Environmental Database
- Durango Public Library Announces New Environmental Database
- COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
- COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
- COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
- Yes We Can…Smash!!
In celebration of Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity and La Plata Electric Association are teaming up to hold a Yes We Can…Smash!! (an aluminum can smashing event to help make transport to Cortez more efficient and affordable) on Saturday, April 19 from 10a
- Yes We Can…Smash!!
In celebration of Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity and La Plata Electric Association are teaming up to hold a Yes We Can…Smash!! (an aluminum can smashing event to help make transport to Cortez more efficient and affordable) on Saturday, April 19 from 10a
- FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board
Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting.
- FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board
Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting.
- FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board
Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting.
- Durango Independent Film Festival presents “Oil and Water” Jan. 5
- Durango Independent Film Festival presents “Oil and Water” Jan. 5
- Durango Independent Film Festival presents “Oil and Water” Jan. 5
- Mercy reaches 1,000 baby milestone for 2nd year
- Mercy reaches 1,000 baby milestone for 2nd year
- Mercy reaches 1,000 baby milestone for 2nd year
- Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango
- Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango
- Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango
- San Juan Basin Health offers assistance with New Year’s Resolutions
- Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability
Durango’s only fine art photography gallery, Open Shutter, not only “shines” as a retail success, it has also emerged as an example for energy efficiency and sustainability in Durango’s Historic Downtown.
- Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability
Durango’s only fine art photography gallery, Open Shutter, not only “shines” as a retail success, it has also emerged as an example for energy efficiency and sustainability in Durango’s Historic Downtown.
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Vallecito Winter Demo Fest set for Jan. 18
- Ariano to present at Friends of the Arts meeting
- Ariano to present at Friends of the Arts meeting
- Parks and Recreation accepting winter league registrations
- Elected officials to take Oath of Office Jan. 13
- Lakota historian and author Joseph Marshall III to discuss “Leadership Lessons of Crazy Horse”
- Lakota historian and author Joseph Marshall III to discuss “Leadership Lessons of Crazy Horse”
- Book-signing up-coming for “The Edge of Never: A Skier’s Story of Life, Death and Dreams in the World’s Most Dangerous Mountains”
- Book-signing up-coming for “The Edge of Never: A Skier’s Story of Life, Death and Dreams in the World’s Most Dangerous Mountains”
- LPEA’s Jake Wills earns final engineering accreditation
Wills passes Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
- LPEA’s Jake Wills earns final engineering accreditation
Wills passes Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
- San Juan Symphony to present Ian Hobson in Adams Foundation Piano Recital
- San Juan Symphony to present Ian Hobson in Adams Foundation Piano Recital
- San Juan Symphony to present Ian Hobson in Adams Foundation Piano Recital
- Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Selected High School juniors sponsored by La Plata Electric Association.
- Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Selected High School juniors sponsored by La Plata Electric Association.
- Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Selected High School juniors sponsored by La Plata Electric Association.
- City revises Transit fares
- San Juan Basin Health Briefs for January-February
- January 8 Robert Earl Keen show cancelled due to weather
Concert to be rescheduled.
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The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the utility refund program. If your total household income for 2007 was $20,376 or less, you may qualify for the Utility Refund.
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Number of Family Members on Application |
Total Income from All Sources |
Utility Refund Amount |
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One |
Under-$12,108 |
$ 95.00 |
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Two |
$12,109-$16,248 |
$ 118.00 |
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Three or more (dependents) |
$16,249-$20,376 |
$145.00 |
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Only residents of the City who owned and occupied a home within the City limits, on December 31, and for at least ten (10) months of 2007, are eligible to file a claim for themselves and all eligible members of their household. The resident filing an application must have occupied property, as an owner, on which City utilities were paid in 2007.
Applications are available at City Hall and the Senior Center. The application is also available on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/forms/pdf/utility_refund_app08.pdf and the form must be submitted by April 15, 2007. For more information, please call City Hall at 375-5000. |