Going “green” is a growing concern at Rochester Hotel/Leland House
In the ‘90s, owners of The Leland House and Rochester Hotel were leaders in the Renaissance of E. Second Ave. Today, they are proving that a hotel can also lead the way in community sustainability. ” DURANGO, Colo. – In the ‘90s, owners of The Rochester Hotel and Leland House were leaders in the Renaissance of E. Second Ave. Today, they are proving that a hotel can also lead the way in Durango’s community sustainability....
Leadership La Plata 2.0 explores multi-culturalism
Durango is the most ethnically diverse resort town in Colorado, but do its residents really understand how to build a healthy, multi-cultural community? Leadership La Plata graduates wanted to find out. DURANGO, Colo. – Understanding, appreciating and embracing multi-culturalism. Is it important? For the betterment of the community (albeit the world), the alumni of Leadership La Plata (LLP) believes so. On the heels of the...
Community Concert Hall Director Gary Penington to retire
After nearly 12 years at the helm of Durango’s premier performing arts venue, the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Managing Director Gary Penington will move on to new professional ventures as of April 2008. DURANGO, Colo. – The end of an era is coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. After nearly 12 years at the helm of Durango’s premier performing arts venue – from construction through its 10th...
Animas Museum raises the roof and prepares to construct new “Home for History”
” DURANGO, Colo. – Every town has a heritage, but few embrace it as ardently as Durango and surrounding La Plata County. And keeping the proverbial flames of passion fanned is the Animas Museum, operated by the La Plata County Historical Society. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood at 3065 W. 2nd Ave., the Animas Museum has a nearly 35 year history itself, with a permanent collection of some 35,000 objects ranging from...
Riverfront, mixed-use project in Downtown Durango underway at 1111 Camino
Image: Summary: For decades Durango has turned its back on the Animas River. With the blossoming of developers Dan Baker and Mynders Glover’s 1111 Camino mixed-use project, a new era for the river corridor is dawning. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Though its name is literally translated as “river town,” Durango, Colorado, has, throughout its history, essentially turned its back on that natural asset, the Animas River. The Animas...
Nature’s Oasis breaks ground for new, expanded store
Back in 1993, when Sherri and Jeff Watson bought a little rundown health food store on North Main, few shared the vision. Today, Nature’s Oasis has broken ground on its new nearly 21,000 square foot operation near Bodo Park. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Back in the early ‘90s, when Sherri Watson made the rounds searching for financing for her fledgling natural foods store, the lenders in town treated her like an uninformed little...
Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County – Investing in Tomorrow
Image:Summary:Vaughn Morris, director of the new Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, is firm when he says, “Why a Boys & Girls Club? I would answer that ‘Why not?’” “DURANGO, Colo. – It’s raucous. It’s deafening. It’s frenetic. It’s kids doing what they do best – being kids. The new Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County is now open for business. “Why a Boys & Girls Club? I would answer that ‘Why not?’” said...
Ferh & Peers Crash Records Memo
Image:Summary:This memorandum, referred to in the 11.30.07 Steering Committee meeting, summarizes the Main Avenue crash records received from the City of Durango. The crash records were studied to determine if one pedestrian treatment option is better than the others with regard to improving pedestrian safety related to crash history. ” TECNHNICAL MEMORANDUM ...
December 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Image:” Main Avenue Sidewalk Design Project Project Meeting Minutes – 5th Steering Committee Meeting Date: Friday, November 30, 2007 Time: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM Location: Crossroads Building – Conference Room 100...
Phoenix Recycling: not only risen from proverbial ashes but flying high
Phoenix Recycling – with curbside, document shredding and construction recycling divisions – is a bit of a homegrown phenomenon – birthed out the passion of its owners Mark Thompson and Alex Arribau… DURANGO, Colo. – It seems that Durango is always a little bit ahead of the curve, blessed with innovative businesses and forward-think individuals with entrepreneurial vision and drive. One such example is Phoenix Recycling. And in this...
