Youth Baseball Skills Challenge Competition June 11

Youth Baseball Skills Challenge Competition June 11 Young baseball fans can exhibit their baseball skills when Durango Parks and Recreation Department host the Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge competition on Wednesday, June 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the Riverview Sports Complex.
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 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. High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool... High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes. High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool... High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes. High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool... High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes. High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool... High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes. McLean joins Mountain Bike Specialists Hal McLean has joined the sales team at Mountain Bike Specialists. McLean joins Mountain Bike Specialists Hal McLean has joined the sales team at Mountain Bike Specialists. McLean joins Mountain Bike Specialists Hal McLean has joined the sales team at Mountain Bike Specialists. Trails 2000 Trailwork and Annual Picnic Trails 2000 Trailwork and Annual Picnic Trails 2000 Trailwork and Annual Picnic Tour of Durango Launch Party Set The Tour of Durango mountain bike and trail running event launch party will take place on Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carver’s Brewing Company. Tour of Durango Launch Party Set The Tour of Durango mountain bike and trail running event launch party will take place on Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carver’s Brewing Company. Tour of Durango Launch Party Set The Tour of Durango mountain bike and trail running event launch party will take place on Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carver’s Brewing Company. Tour of Durango Launch Party Set The Tour of Durango mountain bike and trail running event launch party will take place on Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carver’s Brewing Company. Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Canceled For the first time in its 37-year history, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was canceled due to heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango. Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Canceled For the first time in its 37-year history, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was canceled due to heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango. Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Canceled For the first time in its 37-year history, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was canceled due to heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango. Trails 2000 Trail Work and Annual Picnic Trails 2000 Trail Work and Annual Picnic Trails 2000 Trail Work and Annual Picnic City Offers Off-Ice Hockey Training at Chapman Hill Beginning on June 2nd, 2008, Chapman Hill will be offering an extensive off-ice hockey training program to kids and adults. City Offers Off-Ice Hockey Training at Chapman Hill Beginning on June 2nd, 2008, Chapman Hill will be offering an extensive off-ice hockey training program to kids and adults. Diane Shaline Joins Mountain Bike Specialists Diane Shaline joined Mountain Bike Specialists as the receiving and merchandising assistant. Diane Shaline Joins Mountain Bike Specialists Diane Shaline joined Mountain Bike Specialists as the receiving and merchandising assistant. Tennis Courts Open at Jenkins Ranch Park 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 Purgatory set to open for 2008-2009 Season Sat., Dec. 6, the resort will host the 16th annual Benefit Day with $15 lift tickets. Purgatory set to open for 2008-2009 Season Sat., Dec. 6, the resort will host the 16th annual Benefit Day with $15 lift tickets. Purgatory set to open for 2008-2009 Season Sat., Dec. 6, the resort will host the 16th annual Benefit Day with $15 lift tickets. Purgatory set to open for 2008-2009 Season Sat., Dec. 6, the resort will host the 16th annual Benefit Day with $15 lift tickets. 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. Chapman Hill now open with limited operations FLC plans week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. FLC plans week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. FLC plans week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. FLC plans week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.	Durango, CO - Young baseball fans can exhibit their baseball skills when Durango Parks and Recreation Department host the Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge competition on Wednesday, June 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the Riverview Sports Complex. The competition is free and is open to boys and girls ages 6 through 13 (age classification is as of December 31, 2008). Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions. Entry forms are available at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Participants can pre-register at the Recreation Center or at Riverview Sports Complex from 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. the day of the event. All participants receive certificates signed by Colorado Rockies manager, Clint Hurdle. 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winners are recognized at each level of the competition. Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge is a baseball competition that allows youngsters to showcase their talents in base running, batting and throwing with scores based on speed, distance and accuracy. This is a youth program of the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association with support from the Colorado Rockies. Top scorers from each age group advance to a sectional competition in Grand Junction, Colorado on Sunday, July 20. Top sectional scorers from each age group then advance to the State Championship to be held on Sunday, August 23 at All Star Park in Lakewood, Colorado. After the competition, all finalists will be invited to the Colorado Rockies vs. the Cincinnati Reds game. For more information, contact Kelli Jaycox, 375-7305.
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