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Dec 19 2016 
History of Organic Parks in Durango
Organic Park Management in Durango, Plus a Q&A with Cathy Metz, Parks and Recreation Director
Last week on “Your Front Seat,” guest contributor Cody Reinheimer wrote a blog post on Durango’s efforts with organic park management and the Organic Parks Durango… -
Dec 09 2016 
Cody Reinheimer on Parks are for People and Pets, Not Poison
Guest Opinion: Cody Reinheimer on Parks are for People and Pets, Not Poison
Cody Reinheimer of Durango, COA public park is exactly that—a place where the public can park themselves in the grass and relax, or play with their children…
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Nov 21 2016 
Happy Thanksgiving
Hello Friends!
Just a note to let you know how GRATEFUL I am to be on this journey with you through my blog, “Your Front Row Seat.” I’ve learned so much and gained so much inspiration! I’ve never been more sure… -
Nov 10 2016 
Bill Zimsky on Airports, Roads and Bridges – Guest Opinion
Guest Opinion: Bill Zimsky on Airports, Roads and Bridges in La Plata County
Now that the voters have rejected mill levy increases for both the expansion of the airport and for a dedicated fund for improving the County’s roads and bridges… -
Nov 03 2016 
Durango Transit – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow?
“You can’t get there from here!” These words are NOT a hallmark of a healthy community!
Public transportation has been a vitally important social service for Durango since 1982, connecting residents to jobs (a low cost commuting alternative – and for…
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Oct 21 2016 
Roger Zalneraitis on Airport Ballot 1B – Guest Opinion
Guest Opinion: Roger Zalneraitis, Executive Director La Plata County Economic Development Alliance – Airport Ballot 1B Guest Opinion
As the director of the Economic Development Alliance, we have been strong advocates for a new terminal at DRO. Being on the front…
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Oct 18 2016 
The Durango La Plata Airport – Ballot 1B
Not unlike air traffic controllers directing flights in and out of the world’s largest cities, La Plata County voters in the coming election are asked to determine what routes will most effectively guide La Plata County into the most positive…
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Aug 23 2016 
Durango Business Improvement District
Durango Business Improvement District: Ensuring That Downtown Durango is a Desirable Destination for Locals, Visitors, and Business Owners
Although Durango has many thriving neighborhoods, most locals and visitors consider downtown the historic, commercial and social heart of our community. It is… -
Aug 20 2016 
Roads and Bridges Mill Levy Ballot Initiative
In November 2015, voters in La Plata County said no to a mill levy increase on residential property taxes. In July 2016, the La Plata County Board of Commissioners voted to bring the issue to the public’s attention again, placing…
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