City awarded grant for Animas River bank stabilization
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango has been awarded an $86,400 grant from the Colorado Division of Wildlife’s “Fishing is Fun” Program to help with the cost of in-stream habitat improvements and bank stabilization of the Animas River between 9th Street and U.S. Highway 160. The objective of this pilot project, scheduled for August 2009, is to improve trout habitat, restore the integrity of the riparian zone...
The Durango Independent Film Festival: An insider’s guide
Correspondent Kinsee Morlan shares her perspective on how to “do” the multi-day festival. You’ve read all the previews in the papers, looked at the Durango Independent Film Festival’s (DIFF) schedule and even done some Googling on your own in an attempt to research this year’s film lineup and figure out what to see and do. Now what? Chances are, you’re still a bit bewildered by all the goings-on at DIFF and even though the...
Metal sculpture artist Preston Parrott enters the “public art” arena
Summary: He’s heard every bird joke in the book, but Preston Parrott is fluffing his feathers of late, as his fledgling reputation as a metal sculptor takes flight. This Parrott is a unique bird, even for Durango. Metal sculpture artist Preston Parrott enters the “public art” arena DURANGO, Colo. – Isabella is excited, though she doesn’t understand why. Marley crouches on the ledge, eyes narrowed in observation. The garage...
Christina Thompson, a fresh face for Durango politics
Image:Summary:While economic conditions have forced a slowdown in construction of Phase II of the mixed-use Crossroads Durango complex in the heart of Downtown, building manager Christina Thompson has sought a new avenue to help sustain Durango – running for City Council in 2009. Christina Thompson, a fresh face for Durango politics DURANGO, Colo. – In 2003, the Selection Committee of Leadership La Plata saw something in...
Preston Parrott’s sculpture selected for police substation
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango has announced the selection of a sculpture by local artist Preston Parrott for the Three Springs police station. Parrott is a primarily self-taught metal sculptor who lives in Durango. His piece, currently untitled, was designed as a community marker, a navigational point within the Three Springs community, and a symbolic reminder of the community’s...
Sweet sounds for your sweetheart with “Rhythms of Durango”
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Coming down to the wire for Valentine’s Day, and short on ideas and perhaps cash? For a special gift, pick up a copy of Rhythms of Durango, Volume 3 – the locally produced CD featuring the singer/songwriters and bands that play in and around Downtown Durango. Rhythms of Durango, produced by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) as an avenue for helping keep Downtown Durango economically viable,...
The rose and chocolate alternative: 10 things to do in and around Durango this Valentine’s Day
DURANGO, Colo. – There’s nothing wrong with buying your loved-one a dozen red roses for Valentine’s Day, but how about getting a little more creative this time around? Here are 10 outside-of-the-chocolate-box ways to get your heart pumping this Saturday, Feb. 14. Romance on the Rails – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is offering the complete package for Valentine’s Day. You and your sweetheart will ride side-by-side...
CookManFood filling a niche with cooking education for “men” and specialty foods promotion
With the explosive popularity of the Food Network, watching and learning from cooks and chefs of all shapes, sizes, ages, backgrounds and passions now appears to be built into the culture. So, instead of asking why CookManFood, entrepreneurs Todd Youngblood and Dan Mantineo say, why not? CookManFood filling a niche with cooking education for “men” and specialty foods promotion DURANGO, Colo. – With the explosive popularity of...
Singer/songwriter Lisa Blue, integrating life and song
Pager item text :Lisa BlueImage:Summary:The road of a songwriter is not necessarily an easy one, but that’s never stopped Lisa Blue from following her passion. Though she’s taken a few detours along the way, and spent more time in the wings than the spotlight, the future is bright. Singer/songwriter Lisa Blue, integrating life and song DURANGO, Colo. – The road traveled by a songwriter is not necessarily an easy one, but...
Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan update
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango has release three new reports prepared by PROS Consulting and Greenways Incorporated, consultants working on the Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan: (1) Site and Facility Assessment Report; (2) Open Space Philosophy and Structure Report; and (3) Trails Philosophy and Structure Report. The reports are available at www.durangogov.org on the home page under...
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