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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
- 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
- ULTRASTEAM Professional Cleaning Pledges to Support Relief Fund
Richard Carpenter, owner of ULTRASTEAM Professional Cleaning, has joined Tim Wheeler in pledging 5% of his next 2 weeks business to the 700 Block Fund.
- ULTRASTEAM Professional Cleaning Pledges to Support Relief Fund
Richard Carpenter, owner of ULTRASTEAM Professional Cleaning, has joined Tim Wheeler in pledging 5% of his next 2 weeks business to the 700 Block Fund.
- 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
- 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.
- “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” committee takes initial steps
- “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” committee takes initial steps
- “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” committee takes initial steps
- “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” committee takes initial steps
- 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
- Steamworks to host benefit for 700 Main Avenue Relief Fund
Steamworks Brewing Co. steps up to assist those impacted by the Main Avenue fire.
- Steamworks to host benefit for 700 Main Avenue Relief Fund
Steamworks Brewing Co. steps up to assist those impacted by the Main Avenue fire.
- Steamworks to host benefit for 700 Main Avenue Relief Fund
Steamworks Brewing Co. steps up to assist those impacted by the Main Avenue fire.
- 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!
- LPEA Outage Hotline - March 6 - 7 a.m.
- LPEA Outage Hotline - March 6 - 7 a.m.
- 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
- 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
- Kogan Builders Inc. promotes Trevor Krueger
- Kogan Builders Inc. promotes Trevor Krueger
- Chelsea Fredette added to Kogan Builders team
- Chelsea Fredette added to Kogan Builders team
- Bayfield Heritage Days set for Sept. 12-14
- Bayfield Heritage Days set for Sept. 12-14
- Groundbreaking Ceremony for new Durango Transit Center Aug. 18
- Board of County Commissioners Schedule for the week of Aug. 18
- Wildfire fuel mitigation scheduled for Dalla Mountain Park
- Heart Safe La Plata putting “life saving” in the hands of the people
Thanks to the effort of a handful of concerned citizens, a growing number of automatic external defibrillators, backed by trained lay-personnel, are in place throughout La Plata County. In the event of sudden cardiac arrest, life-saving assistance is like
- Heart Safe La Plata putting “life saving” in the hands of the people
Thanks to the effort of a handful of concerned citizens, a growing number of automatic external defibrillators, backed by trained lay-personnel, are in place throughout La Plata County. In the event of sudden cardiac arrest, life-saving assistance is like
- Fort Lewis College receives grant to improve math and science learning
- Fort Lewis College receives grant to improve math and science learning
- Durango School District 9-R welcomes back students
- Durango School District 9-R welcomes back students
- News Briefs from School District 9R
- News Briefs from School District 9R
- 9-R receives Safe Routes to School Grant
- 9-R receives Safe Routes to School Grant
- Bayfield 3000 Soapbox Derby to race at Dove Ranch Speedway
- 10th Street and 6th Avenue road closure
- 10th Annual San Juan Brewfest moves to Downtown Durango
- 10th Annual San Juan Brewfest moves to Downtown Durango
- 10th Annual San Juan Brewfest moves to Downtown Durango
- La Plata Economic Drivers Study released by Region 9
- La Plata Economic Drivers Study released by Region 9
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates 10th Annual Railfest
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On March 29th from 3:00 until 6:00 the Diamond Circle Melodrama will be holding Local’s Auditions for the 2008 season of the Diamond Circle Melodrama.
Contact Andreas Tischhauser at 247-3400 for more information and to reserve your spot.
This year will be our 47th season and the first in the newly renovated space at the Durango Arts Center. We will be featuring The Spoilers, a two act Melodrama with Vaudeville to follow and a comical western musical review. Don’t miss this opportunity to perform along with professional actors from all over the country!
Director Richard Hanson, from the University of Arizona, the Gas Light Theater in Tucson, and the Creede Repertory Theater here in Colorado will attend the auditions to complete casting for our summer season. |