Sari Brown’s The Yellow Carrot offering sweet and savory fare to go
Pager item text :The Yellow CarrotImage:Summary:Yellow carrots may not be the norm, but neither is Sari Brown, chef/caterer/restaurateur. With her new venture, The Yellow Carrot, she’s offering sweet and savory fare to go to a busy, but fine food-loving community.Sari Brown’s The Yellow Carrot offering sweet and savory fare to go DURANGO, Colo. – One day, in 2005, Café Sari was gone, and the Durango community...
When fleece is too frumpy, or Lycra not loved, Dare to Dress
Pager item text : Dare to Dress Image: When fleece is too frumpy, or Lycra not loved, Dare to Dress DURANGO, Colo.– It must be logged out there in some dusty newspaper archive, but no one can quite put his or her finger on the USA Today article that christened Durango one of the “worst dressed” towns in the country. Yet the arguably incorrect “label” has persisted for some 20 years. “It’s really that it’s not important, no body...
Responsible entrepreneurism, local sustainability found at the new Nature’s Oasis.
Pager item text :Nature’s OasisImage:Summary:Nature’s Oasis has been a Durango institution for decades. Now, with a new, expanded location, the “little,” home-grown natural foods store launched in 1993 is a leading example for responsible entrepreneurism and local sustainability – as well as great, healthy food.Responsible entrepreneurism, local sustainability found at the new Nature’s Oasis. DURANGO, Colo....
Durango’s Steaming Bean welcomes new owners, but has the same “heart”
Pager item text :Steaming BeanImage:Summary:“Life happens while you’re making other plans.” Rhonda and Ivan Unkovskoy are now all too familiar with the adage. Six months ago they never suspected that by now they’d be the owners of Steaming Bean, one of Durango’s popular coffee houses and hangouts.Durango’s Steaming Bean welcomes new owners, but has the same “heart” DURANGO, Colo. – “Life happens while...
Master Craftsman Travis Luz furthering the “art” of fine leather craft
Image:HESPERUS, Colo. – Tres Arboles Ranch – or 3 Trees Ranch – is about as far off the beaten path as any residence in La Plata County can get, but those who appreciate fine leather craft are beginni
Utility Refund Program available for residents
Image:Summary: ” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the utility refund program. Residents with a total household income for 2008 of $20,376 or less may qualify for the utility refund. Number of Family Members on Application Total Income from All Sources Utility Refund Amount One Under-$12,108 $ 95.00 Two $12,109-$16,248 $ 118.00 Three or more (dependents) $16,249-$20,376 $145.00...
Food Tax Rebate Program available for residents
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the utility refund program. Residents with a total household income for 2008 of $29,700 or less may qualify for the Food Tax Rebate. Number of Family Members on Application Total Income from All Sources Food Tax Rebate Amount One $20,800 $ 50.00 Two $23,750 $ 98.00 Three or more (dependents) $26,750 $120.00 Four or more (dependents)...
Community Emergency Fund opened for affected Newman fire employees
Image:Summary:Community Foundation/Business Improvement District partner to provide support. DURANGO, Colo. – In the wake of the Newman building fire in Downtown Durango, the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado will open the Community Emergency Fund to assist those employees affected by the temporary closure of fire-damaged businesses. Employees of, but not limited to, Joel’s, Colorado Pongas and Smelter’s Coal Room, who...
ICBA honors Alpine Banks of Colorado for outstanding community service
Image:Summary:“Loyalty Visa Check Card” program earns Alpine national honor. ” GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) named Alpine Banks of Colorado a top honoree in the 2009 ICBA National Community Bank Service Awards for the bank’s outstanding leadership in its “Loyalty Visa Check Card” program. “”ICBA is proud of Alpine Banks of Colorado,”” said R. Michael...
Durango City Council election results announced
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango has announced the results of the 2009 City Council election: Christina Rinderle Thompson – 2423 votes Doug Lyon – 2389 votes Paul Broderick – 2133 votes Aaron Tucson – 1210 votes Three City Council seats were available and the successful candidates are elected to four-year terms. Council-elect individuals will be sworn in on April 21, 2009 in City Council Chambers. For more...
