Edgemont Highlands emerging as premier example of sustainable development.
Image: Summary: Edgemont Highlands is, at its core,designed with respect for the natural features of the property – beautiful, but a challenge at best, given the rugged, rocky terrain, studded with dense Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak. By Indiana Reed ” DURANGO, Colo. – Growth. For years the residents of La Plata County in general, and Durango in particular, have heard that there’s no stopping it. As long as quality of...
Say “Yes Ma’am” to “Building a Dream” – Campaign for Breast Care Center underway
Image: Summary: “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but awareness is also being raised throughout the region for construction of a state-of-the-art Breast Care Center at Mercy Regional Medical Center ” ” DURANGO, Colo. – The dragonfly – a clever marketing messenger – is bringing the news. News of breast cancer awareness, and of the $3.4 million capital campaign under way to fund construction of a...
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...
Durango Herald News
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