Durangoans discover “What If? Colorado” By Indiana Reed
Image: Sophie Parrott and Cameron Adl didn’t know quite what to expect when they began their weekend adventure as part of the “What If? Colorado” Reality Competition. DURANGO, Colo. – It’s the middle of the night. The automated reverse-911 system kicks in and the phone rings. Wildfire approaching. Ten minutes to evacuate. Are you prepared? Truth be told, even though many in La Plata County learned the “hard” way about emergency...
Steamworks’ Third Eye Pale Ale is “people’s choice”
Image:Summary:Steamworks Brewing Co. received yet another honor Sept. 9, as the Third Eye PA was awarded the “Crested Butte’s Favorite Beer Award” in the IPA (India Pale Ale) category. DURANGO, Colo. – Steamworks Brewing Co., the southwestern Colorado-based operation known for its award-winning, hand-crafted premium beers, received yet another honor Sept. 9, as the Third Eye PA was awarded the “Crested Butte’s Favorite Beer...
September 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Image:” Sidewalk Design Project Project Meeting Minutes – 2nd Steering Committee Meeting Date: Thursday – September 13, 2007 Time: 9:30AM to 11:30AM Location: Durango Office Suites –...
Durango Chamber hosts Roberts, Isgar for “Eggs & Issues”
Image:Summary:State Senator Jim Isgar and Representative Ellen Roberts made what turned out to be a rare joint appearance (given their hectic summer schedules) on Sept. 18 at “Eggs & Issues,” a quarterly effort of the Durango Chamber of Commerce designed to keep the community informed of legislative issues. DURANGO, Colo. – Health care, water rights, the gas severance tax and government regaining public trust are merely a...
Steamworks’ Steam Engine Lager takes “Gold” at 4th Annual Foam Fest microbrew competition
Image:Summary:The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship beer Steam Engine Lager, as the popular beer took Gold in the “Amber Hybrid” category. The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship...
4-H Barbecue Cook-off offers old-fashioned camaraderie
“La Plata County’s largest fundraising event proves to be an opportunity for enjoying friendships, good food and a bit of days gone by. By Indiana Reed” DURANGO, Colo. – It was a day for celebration and camaraderie, friendships and food (lots of it) – and a reminder that “small town” Durango, and La Plata County in general, still exists. The Barbecue Cook-off (which challenges the culinary talents of corporate teams...
DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page
Image:Summary:”Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion ” Got News? DurangoDowntown.com wants to know. In an effort to offer a current supply of news, events and specials from in and around Durango at the click of a mouse, DurangoDowntown.com has launched a special community “News” page at www.durangodowntown.com/news. “It is designed to be a one-stop-shop for need-to-know...
August 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Image:” Main Avenue Sidewalk Design Project Project Steering Committee Meeting – Kick-off Date: August 1, 2007 Time: 9:30AM to 11:00AM Location: Crossroads Building – Conference Room 100...
Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway
Image:Summary: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. , Colo. – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in the following activities and projects designed to enhance the appearance of...
Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update
Image:Summary:Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. DURANGO, Colo. – To confirm the current state of the conference/meetings market and the economic viability of a Durango Conference & Events Center, the Durango Business Improvement District Board of Directors recently commissioned an update of the original feasibility study...
Durango Herald News
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- Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House August 2, 2026