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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
- 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
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Durango Recreation Center Hosts Parents Night Out
On Friday, March 14, 2008, the childcare staff at the Durango Community Recreation Center will offer parents an evening of respite from their children as they host Parents Night Out.
- Durango Recreation Center Hosts Parents Night Out
On Friday, March 14, 2008, the childcare staff at the Durango Community Recreation Center will offer parents an evening of respite from their children as they host Parents Night Out.
- 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.
- 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/.
- Mayor Calls Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting
In order to enable members of Durango City Council and Planning Commission to attend the Twin Buttes Community meeting, Mayor Renee Parsons has called a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission.
- Mayor Calls Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting
In order to enable members of Durango City Council and Planning Commission to attend the Twin Buttes Community meeting, Mayor Renee Parsons has called a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission.
- Mayor Calls Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting
In order to enable members of Durango City Council and Planning Commission to attend the Twin Buttes Community meeting, Mayor Renee Parsons has called a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission.
- La Plata County Compass - Strategic Plan Presentation Now Online
The Board of County Commissioners and the County’s Leadership Team (department heads and elected officials) have synthesized community and staff input into a strategic plan that will serve as a guide to prioritize new programs and initiatives and evaluate
- La Plata County Compass - Strategic Plan Presentation Now Online
The Board of County Commissioners and the County’s Leadership Team (department heads and elected officials) have synthesized community and staff input into a strategic plan that will serve as a guide to prioritize new programs and initiatives and evaluate
- La Plata County Compass - Strategic Plan Presentation Now Online
The Board of County Commissioners and the County’s Leadership Team (department heads and elected officials) have synthesized community and staff input into a strategic plan that will serve as a guide to prioritize new programs and initiatives and evaluate
- Pro cyclist, Mercy join forces to benefit breast care center in Durango
Mountain biking legend and member of the LUNA Chix Pro mountain bike team member Shonny Vanlandingham has joined the fight against breast cancer by helping raise money for a new breast care center in Durango.
- Pro cyclist, Mercy join forces to benefit breast care center in Durango
Mountain biking legend and member of the LUNA Chix Pro mountain bike team member Shonny Vanlandingham has joined the fight against breast cancer by helping raise money for a new breast care center in Durango.
- Pro cyclist, Mercy join forces to benefit breast care center in Durango
Mountain biking legend and member of the LUNA Chix Pro mountain bike team member Shonny Vanlandingham has joined the fight against breast cancer by helping raise money for a new breast care center in Durango.
- Pro cyclist, Mercy join forces to benefit breast care center in Durango
Mountain biking legend and member of the LUNA Chix Pro mountain bike team member Shonny Vanlandingham has joined the fight against breast cancer by helping raise money for a new breast care center in Durango.
- Three days, three events -- The community bands together to spruce up Downtown Durango
In a joint effort to prepare Durango’s Historic Downtown for the up-coming summer tourism season and put the town’s “best face forward,” the community is banding together over three days, May 21-23 for three “Spring Spruce Up” events.
- Three days, three events -- The community bands together to spruce up Downtown Durango
In a joint effort to prepare Durango’s Historic Downtown for the up-coming summer tourism season and put the town’s “best face forward,” the community is banding together over three days, May 21-23 for three “Spring Spruce Up” events.
- Three days, three events -- The community bands together to spruce up Downtown Durango
In a joint effort to prepare Durango’s Historic Downtown for the up-coming summer tourism season and put the town’s “best face forward,” the community is banding together over three days, May 21-23 for three “Spring Spruce Up” events.
- 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.
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- Toss a penny, make a wish - Mural installation to take place May 22 at 700 block construction area
On May 22, three months to the day since fire destroyed three businesses in Durango’s Historic Downtown, members of the community will reconvene in the 700 block of Main Ave. for the installation of the locally painted mural panels that are to decorate th
- MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS TO OPEN WITH BRILLIANCE AT INDIAN SHADOW
In a spectacular setting few Durangoans have seen is Indian Shadow, once the private ranch of a national press baron and now the next big thing in luxury homesites.
- MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS TO OPEN WITH BRILLIANCE AT INDIAN SHADOW
In a spectacular setting few Durangoans have seen is Indian Shadow, once the private ranch of a national press baron and now the next big thing in luxury homesites.
- MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS TO OPEN WITH BRILLIANCE AT INDIAN SHADOW
In a spectacular setting few Durangoans have seen is Indian Shadow, once the private ranch of a national press baron and now the next big thing in luxury homesites.
- City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America”
The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9.
- City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America”
The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9.
- City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America”
The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9.
- City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America”
The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9.
- City Coordinates Annual “Salute to America”
The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” Events will take place from June 25 to July 9.
- City Announces New Police Chief
- City Announces New Police Chief
- City Announces New Police Chief
- 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
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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). This popular trail run and mountain bike race features three different course lengths. The long course consists of a 6-mile run and an 18-mile bike ride, while the short course consists of a 2 ?-mile run and a 6-mile bike ride. Children 12 and under race for free on the kids course, which consists of an 800-meter run and a 1-mile bike ride. Enjoy the exciting post-race atmosphere as food and great raffle prizes will be available to all participants.
The pre-registration deadline is Saturday, May 3 at noon. Racers may register at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Race day registration and packet pick-up takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Sale Barn Trailhead. Racers may register for the short course or for the long course in the following divisions: male solo, female solo, male team, female team, or mixed team. The cost is $35.00/individual registrant or $60.00/team.
Please contact Heidi Schaiberger at (970) 375-7306 for additional information. |