Leadership La Plata selects 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.
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. 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. 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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	DURANGO—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. Candidates invited to join what the LLP Selection Committee – Dave Schranck, John Anderson, Sheryl Ayers, Laurie Blanz and Kellie Hotter – lauds as an exemplary and dynamic group of individuals are Jeanne Brako (Curator-Center for Southwest Studies), Margaret “Micki” Browning (Division Commander-Durango Police Dept.), J.T. Coyne (Program Coordinator-Heart Safe La Plata), Matthew Dodson (Human Services Manager-La Plata County), Martin Hotter (President-Hotter Construction), Loryn Kasten (PR Director-Durango Mountain Resort), Tara Kiene (Resource Director, Community Connections, Inc. )and Steve List (Captain-Durango Fire & Rescue Authority). Also, Jack Llewellyn (Director-Durango Chamber of Commerce/LEAD), Lisa Mastny (Sr. Editor-Worldwatch Institute), Mary Monroe (Director-Trails 2000), Preston Parrott (Fine Artist/Owner-Blue Gemini Productions), Anne Rapp (Owner/Operator-Rapp Corral), Sheri Rochford (Retired-Consultant), John Trousdale (President-Trousdale Productions), and Carrie Woodson (Chief Appraiser-LPC Assessors Office). Celebrating its 20^th year, LLP provides leadership skills training and broad-based education in all facets of the community. Nearly 300 LLP graduates are currently engaged in community leadership roles, from business and local government to non-profit agencies. A program of the Durango Chamber of Commerce, LLP is sustained by all-volunteer committees. Steering Committee members for 2007-2008 include, Dave Schranck, chair; Sheryl Ayers, Pat Barrett, Diane Becket, Phil Campbell, Melisa Caskey, Wanda Ellingson, Mary Havran, Joel Jones, Lynn Morrow Kitch, Kip Koso, Mike Matheson, Bruce Moss, Ron Pevny, Indiana Reed and Rita Simon. For further information, visit the LLP website, www.leadershiplaplata.org, or contact the Chamber at 970.247.0312. # # #
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DURANGO—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.