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Riverfront, mixed-use project in Downtown Durango underway at 1111 Camino
Image: Summary: For decades Durango has turned its back on the Animas River. With the blossoming of developers Dan Baker and Mynders Glover’s 1111 Camino mixed-use project, a new era for the river corridor is dawning. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Though its name is literally translated as “river town,” Durango, Colorado, has, throughout its history, essentially turned its back on that natural asset, the Animas River. The Animas...
Nature’s Oasis breaks ground for new, expanded store
Back in 1993, when Sherri and Jeff Watson bought a little rundown health food store on North Main, few shared the vision. Today, Nature’s Oasis has broken ground on its new nearly 21,000 square foot operation near Bodo Park. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Back in the early ‘90s, when Sherri Watson made the rounds searching for financing for her fledgling natural foods store, the lenders in town treated her like an uninformed little...
Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County – Investing in Tomorrow
Image:Summary:Vaughn Morris, director of the new Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, is firm when he says, “Why a Boys & Girls Club? I would answer that ‘Why not?’” “DURANGO, Colo. – It’s raucous. It’s deafening. It’s frenetic. It’s kids doing what they do best – being kids. The new Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County is now open for business. “Why a Boys & Girls Club? I would answer that ‘Why not?’” said...
Ferh & Peers Crash Records Memo
Image:Summary:This memorandum, referred to in the 11.30.07 Steering Committee meeting, summarizes the Main Avenue crash records received from the City of Durango. The crash records were studied to determine if one pedestrian treatment option is better than the others with regard to improving pedestrian safety related to crash history. ” TECNHNICAL MEMORANDUM ...
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...
Phoenix Recycling: not only risen from proverbial ashes but flying high
Phoenix Recycling – with curbside, document shredding and construction recycling divisions – is a bit of a homegrown phenomenon – birthed out the passion of its owners Mark Thompson and Alex Arribau… DURANGO, Colo. – It seems that Durango is always a little bit ahead of the curve, blessed with innovative businesses and forward-think individuals with entrepreneurial vision and drive. One such example is Phoenix Recycling. And in this...
Community celebrates the release of Rhythms of Durango, an eclectic mix of the sounds of Downtown
The hills are literally alive with the sound of music: Rhythms of Durango, Volume Two, celebrates local musicians and supports Historic Downtown Durango… DURANGO, Colo. – The Strater Hotel lived up to its reputation as a venue for live local music on Nov. 23, as its Diamond Belle Saloon was literally alive with the sounds of Durango music during the release of Rhythms of Durango. Lacey Black, Daniel Rottenberg, Greg Ryder,...
Rhythms of Durango, Volume Two, to be released Nov. 23
Image:Summary:Durango Business Improvement District produces second CD of local music. – Rhythms of Durango, Volume Two, an eclectic mix of the sounds of downtown featuring 18 local artists who perform in and around the Historic Downtown, will be released Fri., Nov. 23, at a special reception held 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., at the Strater Hotel’s Diamond Belle Saloon. The promotional CD is produced by the Durango Business Improvement District...
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...
Concerned community members find out what’s up Downtown
The proverbial “shoulder” season is in full swing. The leaf-peeping tourists have fled, and the skiers and riders are yet to arrive. A moment of peace in Downtown Durango? Hardly. DURANGO, Colo. – The proverbial “shoulder” season is in full swing. The leaf-peeping tourists have fled, and the skiers and riders are yet to arrive. A moment of peace in Downtown Durango? Hardly. Some construction is underway, with a few sidewalks and roads...
Durango Business Improvement District celebrates 10th Anniversary
It’s been ten years since the Durango City Council authorized a grassroots coalition of concerned business people to hold an election to form a Durango Business Improvement District. DURANGO, Colo. – Though it’s been ten years since a grassroots coalition of concerned business people petitioned the Durango City Council to form a business improvement district, “The BID,” as it’s often referenced today, is still something of a...
Friends of the Durango Public Library launch “101 Campaign”
As the new library goes vertical, a one-time capital campaign designed to meet the community commitment to the much-needed facility is underway. ” DURANGO, Colo. – One-time; one-on-one; 101 years old. These are the multiple meanings carried in the designation of the Friends of the Durango Public Library’s “101 Campaign,” a capital campaign to help bridge the gap between available city funding for construction of the new library...
The Commons: One stop learning where learning never stops
One building providing an umbrella for educational, career, technical, environmental conservation and family support services – who would have thought? DURANGO, Colo. – One evening Paulette Church, director of the Durango Adult Education Center, was heading along West 7th Street toward Camino del Rio, and it hit her. “I thought, ‘We could fit there,’” she said. Sitting directly ahead of her was the behemoth 701 Camino del Rio, more...
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 –...
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...
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