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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
- 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).
- City Programming Goes to the Internet
City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/.
- City Programming Goes to the Internet
City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/.
- City Programming Goes to the Internet
City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/.
- City Programming Goes to the Internet
City Span 10, the City's government television access channel, is pleased to announce that all of its programming in now available for viewing on the City's website at http://www.durangogov.org/resident/cspan/.
- City sponsors 4th of July 5K run/walk
- City sponsors 4th of July 5K run/walk
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- KDUR to broadcast City fireworks display
- Maintenance planned for City streets
- Maintenance planned for City streets
- City announces 4th of July schedule
- First Florida Road improvement “neighborhood meeting” to be held July 9, 6 p.m.
- First Florida Road improvement “neighborhood meeting” to be held July 9, 6 p.m.
- First Florida Road improvement “neighborhood meeting” to be held July 9, 6 p.m.
- Mountain Park Classic set for July 12
- Mountain Park Classic set for July 12
- Mountain Park Classic set for July 12
- Community invited to “badge pinning” ceremony for new Police Chief
- Community invited to “badge pinning” ceremony for new Police Chief
- La Plata County Compass Summit set for July 18
- City Administrative Offices to close early
- City to host Skateboard and Bike Contest
- City to host Skateboard and Bike Contest
- Third Florida Road widening neighborhood meeting to be held July 23
- Board of County Commissioners Schedule July 21-25
- Durango's "Swinging Bridge" now open
- Durango's "Swinging Bridge" now open
- Durango Parks & Recreation Triathlon set for Aug. 2
- Ride the Durango Transit free on July 29
- Fourth Florida Road widening neighborhood meeting to be held July 30
- Animas River Trail closure scheduled at new library location
- Board of County Commissioners schedule, July 28-Aug. 1
- Fingerprint kits for children offered as part of National Night Out
- Fingerprint kits for children offered as part of National Night Out
- Board of County Commissioners Schedule - Week of Aug. 11
- Public invited to view final proposals for Library art pieces
- CR 213 reconstruction scheduled for August through November 2008
- County to host presentation on emerging issues in organizational performance and management
- LPC Planning Commission to review revised oil & gas code Aug. 14
- Durango Rec Center to close for annual maintenance
- A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24
- A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24
- A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24
- A mountain bike race for "Dirt Lovers" Aug. 24
- Groundbreaking Ceremony for new Durango Transit Center Aug. 18
- Board of County Commissioners Schedule for the week of Sept. 29
- Wildfire fuel mitigation scheduled for Dalla Mountain Park
- 10th Street and 6th Avenue road closure
- La Plata County to host open house about 80-acre drilling proposal Aug. 27
- City to host Open House for Animas River Trail
- Durango Parks and Recreation accepting team registrations for adult volleyball, basketball and soccer
- Durango Parks and Recreation accepting team registrations for adult volleyball, basketball and soccer
- City Offices closed on Labor Day
- City seeks volunteers for POST master plan steering committee
- City to replace old water mains
- Jenkins Ranch Park opening set
- Board of County Commissioners to review draft oil & gas code
- Final Town Series run and celebration to be held Sept. 21
- Final Town Series run and celebration to be held Sept. 21
- Final Town Series run and celebration to be held Sept. 21
- Children, Youth and Family Master Plan celebrates successes
- Public Meeting scheduled on City’s proposed housing strategies
- City extends deadline to apply for steering committee
- Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills State Championship winners announced
- Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills State Championship winners announced
- Hearing regarding development of oil and natural gas resources moved to 6 p.m., Sept. 29
- Reconstruction of Animas River Trail behind Albertsons begins Sept. 22
- Lottery Scam
- Fort Lewis College hires new director of human resources
- Fort Lewis College hires new director of human resources
- Fort Lewis College hires new director of human resources
- CDOT 550-Stateline North Project Update
- "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.
- 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.
- 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
- Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns'
- Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns'
- Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns'
- 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. – La Plata County is challenging its residents and employees to drive “smarter” and save energy, and take part in two nationwide competitions: the “Drive $marter Challenge” and the “Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR” campaign.
The “Drive $marter Challenge,” www.drivesmarterchallenge.org, is a fuel-efficiency campaign launched by the Wal-Mart Foundation, National Association of Counties, plus 16 diverse public and private-sector partners, to help U.S. consumers lower their gasoline costs by using less. The campaign offers effective money and gas saving tips aimed at keeping more money in drivers’ pockets and reducing the number of costly trips to the pump. By entering specific vehicle data, participants can discover exactly how much can be saved by using six easy driving and maintenance actions. Savings is calculated in dollars, gallons and CO2 emissions. Those who participate will receive a discount coupon from Exxon Mobil or AutoZone for fuel saving car products.
The “Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR” campaign at www.greencounties.org/changetheworld,is an energy efficiency campaign run through the National Association of Counties, in which counties collect pledges from county employees and residents to not only change a light in their homes to an energy efficient one, but also to take other actions to save energy. Energy-saving actions could include power managing computers, choosing ENERGY STAR appliances, or properly programming their home thermostats. Participants will receive a 10 percent discount on the new Office Depot Green Brand CFL bulbs, valid beginning August 1, 2008.
Three counties in each competition in the small, medium and large population categories will be selected as “winners.” La Plata County is considered a “small” county.
In addition to the national notoriety, winning counties of the “Drive $marter Challenge” will receive 1,000 bottles of fuel additive and winners of the “Change the World” campaign will receive 1,000 free compact fluorescent light bulbs from Office Depot.
The green competitions run through November 30, 2008.
For further information about the green competitions, contact La Plata County’s Sustainability Coordinator Walt Serfoss, 970.382.6417 or serfosswa@co.laplata.co.us.
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