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ZIA TAQUERIA: Locally Delicious
When you get a craving for fresh mex, nothing quite hits the spot like a bowl of yumminess at Zia Taqueria. Start with lettuce filling the bottom of a deep, porcelain bowl. Add fresh beef, chicken, or veggies- when I say fresh, I mean fresh. Zia is an excellent example of “being local.” They get their meat from James Ranch and Sunnyside Meat Co., both located right here in Durango. They get their produce from La Boca and...
Lack of registration forces CoSEIA to cancel solar workshops at LPEA
Image:Lack of registration forces CoSEIA to cancel solar workshops at LPEA Solar installers interested in certification can still register for sessions in Gunnison Due to low registration, the solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal workshops planned for Aug. 26 at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) have been cancelled. Those interested in either of the workshops offered through the Colorado Solar Energy Industries...
Recreation Center Closes for Annual Maintenance
Image:Recreation Center Closes for Annual Maintenance The Durango Community Recreation Center will be closed Monday, August 23 through Sunday, August 29 for annual repairs and maintenance of the building. The entire facility will re-open on Monday, August 30 at 5:30 a.m. The City of Durango is committed to providing high-quality facilities for the community and will be completing some major repairs, along with annual...
City’s Water Docking Station Set to Open at New Location
Image:City’s Water Docking Station Set to Open at New Location The City of Durango’s new water docking station will be operational to the general public on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. The new City of Durango water docking station is located on the East frontage road at 550 South Camino del Rio just south of the Animas Auto Spa and just north of Serious Texas Bar-B-Q. The old water docking station located on...
City to Sponsor Labor Day Motorcycle Parade
Image:City to Sponsor Labor Day Motorcycle Parade Following a two-year hiatus from downtown Durango, the City of Durango has stepped forward to become the official sponsor and organizer of what many remember as the Sunday morning motorcycle parade held over the Labor Day weekend in conjunction with the area’s motorcycle rally. According to Bob Kunkel, CBD Business Development Manager for the City of Durango,...
Registration is Open for Fall Adult Sports
Image:Registration is Open for Fall Adult Sports Registration is now open for the following Durango Parks and Recreation fall sports: Coed Soccer, Men’s Flag Football, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Volleyball, and Coed Badminton. Registration and more information are available at the Durango CommunityRecreation Center.
Santa Rita Park Sand Volleyball Court Improvements
Image:Santa Rita Park Sand Volleyball Court Improvements DurangoParks and Recreation extends their appreciation to Leland House/Rochester Hotel, Backatcha Volleyball Team, and BP Operations in Durango for their generous contributions to the improvements made at the Santa Rita Park sand volleyball courts. The improvements included the addition of 75 tons of volleyball sand, new nets and boundary lines. The community of Durango...
AT THE MARKET: from the field, off the vine, out of the kitchen
Biting into that perfect tomato is one of the best summertime activities. Sliced tomatoes, tomatoes in the salad, roasted tomatoes for soup, tomatoes on bread, tomatoes with fresh basil and mozzarella…. sounds a little bit like Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Co., doesn’t it? Tomato Co.s, err.. tomato farmers are picking perfect tomatoes as we speak and they’ll be at the farmers market over the next few weekends....
15 Years of Good Beer
Have you tried Ska’s award winning, True Blonde Ale, Special ESB, or their Nefarious Ten Pin Porter? If not… you should! Ska Brewing Co. has been making damn good beer for, well, a long time. “At first, all we wanted to do is brew great beer,” says Bill Graham, co-owner of Ska Brewing Co. “We’ve come a long way, but we wouldn’t be here without the support of the craft beer community and our...
Uncle Lucius Plays The Henry Strater Theatre
Pager item text :Uncle LuciusImage:Uncle Lucius Plays The Henry Strater Theatre “Austin’s Uncle Lucius is one of the most generous interpretations of Southern rock and soul since The Black Crowes, with songs both Hank Williams and The Band would appreciate” – Center Stage, Chicago “I would now say that Uncle Lucius does Austin flavored country-rock. They take music to a place...
Ska Brewing Celebrates 15 Years of Craft Beer Saturday, August 28th, 2010
Image:Ska Brewing Celebrates 15 Years of Craft Beer Saturday, August 28th, 2010 Ska Brewing Co. will be celebrating its 15th anniversary on August 28th. In the craft beer industry, that’s a major milestone. Although the industry experienced rapid growth in the early 90’s, sales slowed later in the decade and many new brewers went out of business. Now, craft beer is on the rise again and Ska is becoming known around the...
It’s Hatch Chile Season!
Durangoans really love chiles and none more than the delectable green capsicum variety that flourishes around neighboring Hatch, N.M. Now the last few weeks of summer herald the arrival of fresh chiles by the truckload. They are for sale at festivals, restaurants, and markets and are the centerpieces of recipe contests and celebrations in and around New Mexico. And, in the coming weeks, Nature’s Oasis is holding chile roastings....
Yoga Durango on Main
On Aug 2nd, Yoga Durango held its inaugural Sunrise Flow on Main. Yoga Durango- Durango’s Community Yoga Center- offers various styles of yoga for beginners to advanced yogis, including workshops and teacher trainings. With their new location, Yoga Durango on Main, yoga enthusiasts will have access to great classes, Mon-Fri, at a new convenient location- downtown @ 1140-A Main Ave. “We have expanded our practice to...
The Deedles Play the Summit Thursday September 23
Pager item text :The DeedlesImage:The Deedles Play the Summit Thursday September 23 In a world thirsty for bands with a fresh and edgy sound, The Deedles are a breath of fresh air. No matter your musical taste, age or gender, there is something for you in the energetic, heartfelt and powerful music of this Kansas rock outfit. Emerging from the thriving Kansas bluegrass scene in the wake of their involvement with the late powerhouse,...
DMR Prepares for Biggest Day of Summer Yet
Pager item text :DMR Summer EventImage:DMR Prepares for Biggest Day of Summer Yet Resort announces packed lineup of events for weekend of August 14-15 Back-to-school is almost here, but there’s still time for some last-minute summer fun at Durango Mountain Resort. This Saturday, August 14, promises to be the resort’s biggest day of the summer, with a full lineup of events that offers something for everyone.Family Movie...
LPEA to host concurrent CoSEIA solar workshops, Aug. 26
Image:LPEA to host concurrent CoSEIA solar workshops, Aug. 26 Solar PV and solar thermal instruction to enhance local installer knowledge To assist in furthering quality installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal units in La Plata and Archuleta counties, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host advanced PV Building Code and Solar Thermal Systems workshops Thursday, Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sessions...
Fired-Up Stories at the Library
Image:Fired-Up Stories at the Library Firefighters with Durango Fire and Rescue will present “Fired-Up Stories” in the Storytime Room of the Durango Public Library on Friday, August 13th, at 10:30 a.m. The firefighters will read stories featuring fire and fire safety, and the kids will have an opportunity to interact with fire equipment, props, firefighters’ clothes, and best of all, the...
9-R NEWS BRIEFS – August 6, 2010
Image:9-R NEWS BRIEFS – August 6, 2010 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The next regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 5:00 p.m., in the 9-R Board Room in the Administration Building. All are welcome. – – – – – – – – – – – – – STUDENT REGISTRATION Student...
City to Hold Public Workshop on the 2011 Budget
Image:Summary:The City of Durango has started the process of planning for the 2011 budget and will hold a public workshop this Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (949 E. 2nd Avenue). In addition to learning more about the City’s budget and budget process, interested citizens are encouraged to bring their ideas and suggestions, which will be considered by the city manager and staff during the...
ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL RELEASES CSAP SCORES
Image:ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL RELEASES CSAP SCORES Despite not “Teaching to the test”, AHS students perform well on standardized tests Animas High School, a free, public charter school, opened in the Fall of 2009 to its first class of 75 freshmen. In its first year, Animas High School’s rigorous college preparatory program resulted in excellent student achievement. The school recently received 2010...
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