The Smiley Garden: Locally grown food making sense for Durango, the world
Image:Summary:The miracle of nature is now very evident at the Smiley Garden, located along East Third Ave. on the east side of the historic Smiley Building. A model for sustainability, the Smiley Building is owned by Charles Shaw and his wife Lisa Bodwalk. – Tom Bartels has been enjoying the process. Not only is it personally satisfying to take what was once a seldom-used, water hungry lawn and transform it into a lush garden,...
Home Composting Bins Available From The City of Durango
Image: The City of Durango has once again partnered with the San Juan Basin Recycling Association to offer Earth Machine home composting bins to residents at the discounted price of $40. The bins are durable and easily assembled. Features include: o Recycled, UV resistant polyethylene o Holds 10 cubic feet, 33” high, 33” deep...
Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind”
Image:Summary:100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Green beer is not reserved for St. Patrick’s Day – especially in Durango, Colorado. One hundred percent of the craft beer produced by Durango’s four award-winning craft breweries – Carver Brewing Co., Durango Brewing Co., Ska Brewing Co., and Steamworks Brewing Co. – is now “Green.” Or more accurately, now being brewed using 100...
City Begins Work on Downtown Sidewalk Design Project
Image:Summary:The City of Durango is undertaking a redesign and upgrade of its downtown pedestrian areas, including sidewalks, curbs, crossings and streetscapes. Durango, CO – The City of Durango is undertaking a redesign and upgrade of its downtown pedestrian areas, including sidewalks, curbs, crossings and streetscapes. The project will begin with a comprehensive design for the enhancement of downtown Durango. The scope of the...
Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class
Image:Summary:Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. ” DURANGO—Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. Candidates invited to join...
Trout Wall Public Art Work Nears Completion
Image:Summary:After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. Final fabrication and installation for the three steel and mosaic tile trout and...
Aunt Lydia’s Meat Loaf
Image: Summary: From Ken & Sue’s as printed in the Denver post ” This recipe adapted from Ken & Sue’s in Durango comes from Sue Fusco’s 90-year-old aunt, who lives in Coral Gables, Fla. Serves 8-10. Ingredients 1 pound ground pork sausage 2 pounds ground top round beef 1 cup half and half 3 eggs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste...
High Altitude Culinary Heaven
Image:Summary:The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. “For more information contact: ...
Arts in Durango: A Jewel in the Southwest
Image:Summary:The scenic mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains boasts more than 13 galleries along with numerous artists and studios in the county. ” Durango, Colo. – Known for outdoor adventures and high altitude thrills, Durango, Colorado has found its niche in the art world. The scenic mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains boasts more than 13 galleries along with numerous artists and studios in...
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country’s largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country’s largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations National Trust for Historic Preservation taps Durango for 2007 honor DURANGO, Colo. – The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country’s...
Durango Herald News
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