City & County
County Commissioner Kellie Hotter Appointed to Serve on the Colorado Workforce Development Council
Image:County Commissioner Kellie Hotter Appointed to Serve on the Colorado Workforce Development Council La Plata County Commissioner Kellie Hotter was recently appointed by outgoing Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. to serve on the Colorado Workforce Development Council. The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) advises the Governor and the Colorado Legislature on policy matters related to all programs and activities funded by...
Fourteen Area governments form Southwest Colorado Council of Governments
Image:Fourteen Area governments form Southwest Colorado Council of Governments Three years after the idea of regional governance was explored through a subcommittee of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, fourteen governmental jurisdictions in the area have signed intergovernmental agreements to participate in a Southwest Colorado Council of Governments (SWCCOG). History: A...
City seeks comments for 2010 Budget
Image:City seeks comments for 2010 Budget DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango, as part of the planning process for the 2010 budget, is seeking comments and ideas from the community. The budget is usually adopted at a City Council meeting in the fall and goes into effect the first of the year. “We are always looking for innovative ideas,” said City Manager Ron LeBlanc. “Who better to ask than the...
City coordinates day-long “Salute to America”
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” All events will take place on Saturday, the 4th of July. Holiday festivities begin with the Freedom Fun Run/Walk, presented by Parks and Recreation beginning at 9 a.m. sharp and starting from Rotary Park. This event is free and invites all levels of runners and...
Public meeting for Downtown Streetscape Project May 7
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango will hold a public meeting Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m., to introduce and review the full scope of the Downtown Streetscape Project scheduled to begin Fall 2009. The meeting is open to everyone and will be of particular interest to those who own property, have businesses or have general interest in downtown. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 949...
Durango City Council election results announced
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango has announced the results of the 2009 City Council election: Christina Rinderle Thompson – 2423 votes Doug Lyon – 2389 votes Paul Broderick – 2133 votes Aaron Tucson – 1210 votes Three City Council seats were available and the successful candidates are elected to four-year terms. Council-elect individuals will be sworn in on April 21, 2009 in City Council Chambers. For more...
Christina Thompson, a fresh face for Durango politics
Image:Summary:While economic conditions have forced a slowdown in construction of Phase II of the mixed-use Crossroads Durango complex in the heart of Downtown, building manager Christina Thompson has sought a new avenue to help sustain Durango – running for City Council in 2009. Christina Thompson, a fresh face for Durango politics DURANGO, Colo. – In 2003, the Selection Committee of Leadership La Plata saw something in...
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;...
Meet Ron LeBlanc, Durango’s new City Manager
Summary: One month on the job and new Durango City Manager Ron LeBlanc is just beginning to learn the complexities of this unique mountain town. ” DURANGO, Colo. – One month on the job, and new Durango City Manager Ron LeBlanc is just beginning to learn the complexities of this unique mountain town. LeBlanc was hired formally on Oct. 23, 2007, to fill the shoes of Robert Ledger, who retired following nearly 25 years of...
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...
November 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Image:” Sidewalk Design Project Project Meeting Minutes – 4th Steering Committee Meeting Date: Thursday – November 8, 2007 Time: 7:30AM to 9:30AM Location: Crossroads Building – Conference Room 100...
October 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Image:” Main Avenue Sidewalk Design Project Project Meeting Minutes – 3rd Steering Committee Meeting Date: Wednesday – October 10, 2007 Time: 9:30AM to Noon Location: Durango Office Suites –...
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 –...
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...
