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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.
- 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
- La Plata County challenges residents and employees to drive smarter and save energy
- 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
- Durango Wine Experience set for Spring 2009
Scenic mountain town to welcome more than 100 wineries at third annual wine festival.
- Durango Wine Experience set for Spring 2009
Scenic mountain town to welcome more than 100 wineries at third annual wine festival.
- Durango Wine Experience set for Spring 2009
Scenic mountain town to welcome more than 100 wineries at third annual wine festival.
- Durango Wine Experience set for Spring 2009
Scenic mountain town to welcome more than 100 wineries at third annual wine festival.
- Durango Wine Experience set for Spring 2009
Scenic mountain town to welcome more than 100 wineries at third annual wine festival.
- Recycled Christmas trees offer mulch
- Recycled Christmas trees offer mulch
- 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
- 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
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DURANGO, Colo. – The only formal trail race in the Durango Mountain Park, the 3rd Annual Mountain Park Classic, kicks-off on Sat., July 12 at 8:30 a.m. in the Durango Tech Center. The race is the second in the Town Series, and sponsored by First National Bank of Durango.
The Mountain Park Classic features a challenging 7-mile course, a vigorous 4-mile course, and gentle 1-mile course. Participants are encouraged to run, hike or walk any course with family and friends. Dogs are welcome to run in the race. Those who wish to participate but are not registered for the Town Series are also invited.
Every participant will receive a water bottle, courtesy of First National Bank of Durango. Post-race awards will be presented for, “Best Mud,” “Best Blood” and “First Dog.”
Register for the Mountain Park Classic at the Durango Community Recreation Center or on-line at www.active.com. Early registration for the race ended July 6, however late registration will continue until Fri., July 20 at noon.
Race day registration and bib pick-up will take place from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at Chinook Medical Gear, Inc. – located at 120 Rock Point Drive.
Durango Parks and Recreation and First National Bank of Durango also invite all participants who registered for the Mother’s Day Telegraph on May 11, to register for the entire Town Series. Series participants receive a Series dri-fit runner’s jersey courtesy of First National Bank of Durango. As an added incentive, First National will enter all Series participants into a drawing to win a $50 savings bond. Participants must register for the entire Series prior to the start of the Mountain Park Classic in order to be eligible for the drawing.
The City of Durango Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of parks, trails, forestry, cemetery, open space, and recreation services to the community. More than 30,000 people participate annually in recreation programs and special events offered by Parks and Recreation.
For additional information about the Mountain Park Classic or the Town Series, contact Heidi Schaiberger at Durango Parks and Recreation, 375.7306, or schaibergerhl@ci.durango.co.us.
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