New performing arts opportunities on the way at the Henry Strater Theatre
Image:Summary:With the Melodrama moving up to the Durango Arts Center, the future for Diamond Circle Theatre could have been bleak, but Strater Hotel owner Rod Barker is known for taking creative risks. Introducing the Henry Strater Theatre… With the Melodrama moving up to the Durango Arts Center, the future for Diamond Circle Theatre could have been bleak, but Strater Hotel owner Rod Barker is known for taking creative risks....
RRC Associates to develop Durango Market Assessment and Downtown Management Plan
Image:DURANGO, Colo. – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID), in cooperation with the City of Durango, La Plata Economic Development Action Partnership (LEAD) and members of the private sector, has selected Boulder-based RRC Associates to complete a comprehensive Market Assessment and Downtown Management Plan. The BID solicited RFPs from throughout the country before ultimately selecting RCC Associates. A market...
10 Tips for Green Spring Cleaning
Image:Summary:”This year, give your house a green spring cleaning by avoiding dangerous chemicals and harsh cleaners. There are healthier ways to do it — for you and the environment. ” It’s that time of year again — time to get down and dirty with a thorough spring cleaning. Our homes have been shut up all winter and most are in need of some freshening. This year, give your house a green spring cleaning by avoiding...
Five Ways to Green Your Business workshop
Image:The Small Business Development Center located at Fort Lewis College is offering a Five Top Ways to Green Your Business workshop in Durango at the Durango Recreation Center. This half-day seminar coached by JoDee Powers of Progressive Green Solutions will give you practical advice you can apply immediately to your business. Her insights and experience will give you the ability to plan your way into cost...
Five Ways to Green Your Business workshop
Image:” The Small Business Development Center located at Fort Lewis College is offering a Five Top Ways to Green Your Business workshop in Durango at the Durango Recreation Center. This half-day seminar coached by JoDee Powers of Progressive Green Solutions will give you practical advice you can apply immediately to your business. Her insights and experience will give you the ability to plan your way into cost...
The City of Durango leads by example with sustainability efforts
When it comes to sustainability, the City of Durango is one municipality that has discovered it’s not so difficult to “institutionalize” an environmentally conscious culture. ” DURANGO, Colo. – When it comes to sustainability, the City of Durango is one municipality that has discovered it’s not so difficult to “institutionalize” an environmentally conscious culture. Call it Earth-friendly; reducing the carbon footprint;...
How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
Image:Summary:This may be the BEST method for making perfect boiled eggs which gives great results. “This may be the BEST method for making perfect boiled eggs which gives great results. We will post some recipes on what to do with all of your leftover hard boiled eggs next week… 1. Eggs that are too fresh are difficult to peel, so always keep eggs in the refrigerator for a week or two before making boiled...
Community Connections opening doors for people with developmental disabilities
If the measure of a community can be based on how that community cares for its citizens, then Durango is making great strides, at least in the realm of those with developmental disabilities. DURANGO, Colo. – If the measure of a community can be based on how that community cares for its citizens, then Durango is making great strides, at least in the realm of those with developmental disabilities. Community Connections, Inc. (CCI) was...
Mountain Bike Specialists celebrates 40 years in business
Mountain Bike Specialists, or MBS, as it is colloquially known about this town, is revered as the premier bike shop in Southwest Colorado and the region, and the home of and inspiration to many of the greatest cyclists of all time. ” Durango, Colo. – Mountain Bike Specialists, or MBS, as it is colloquially known about this town, is something of a local institution, as well as a national and even international destination for...
“700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” committee takes initial steps
Image: ” DURANGO, Colo. – The committee established to oversee distribution of the “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund” determined on Friday (Feb. 29) the initial steps that will be taken to see to the immediate needs of those affected by the Feb. 22 fire in Downtown Durango. Organized by Lon Erwin, executive director of the Community Foundation, in coordination with the Business Improvement District (BID) board...
