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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

Posted on May 6, 2007

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...

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Popular Durango-based artist Deborah Gorton launches web site

Posted on May 6, 2007

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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This Ecological Footprint Quiz

Posted on May 6, 2007

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...

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10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local

Posted on May 6, 2007

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...

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Croque Monsieur

Posted on May 6, 2007

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...

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