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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...
This Ecological Footprint Quiz
Image:Summary:Ever wondered how much “nature” your lifestyle requires? ” Ever wondered how much “”nature”” your lifestyle requires? You’re about to find out.This Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. After answering 15 easy questions you’ll be able to compare your Ecological Footprint to...
10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local
Image:Summary:Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. “Think globally, act locally” is not just for bumper stickers anymore. This United States-esque slogan has become even more important when it comes to thinking about where your next meal should come from. After all, aren’t we supposed to be a bunch of independent counties, making up independent...
Croque Monsieur
Image:Summary:This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. ” As Printed in the Denver Post This French hot sandwich is made of bread, ham, cheese and béchamel sauce. This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. The Croque Madame variation has a sunnyside-up egg on top. Serves 2. Ingredients: Béchamel sauce: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter...
Miso Broiled Black Cod “Saikyo-Yaki”
Image:Summary:This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango “As Printed in the Denver Post This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango, and one that is easy to make at home. The ingredients can be found in Asian specialty stores or some supermarkets. Sal- mon, yellowtail, sea bass, or cod are good substitutes. Verduzco says the sweetness of miso against the richness of...
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...
Popular Durango-based artist Deborah Gorton launches web site
Artist’s mixed media work and class information now at www.deborahgorton.com DURANGO, Colo. – Deborah Gorton, known locally as well as throughout the world for her alluring two- and three-dimensional mixed media collages, as well as the workshops that offer her techniques to others, has launched www.deborahgorton.com. An artist who creates images and provokes thought through “layers,” Gorton utilizes arguably every type of...
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