Come and “Tear it Up 4 Tyler”
Image:Come and “Tear it Up 4 Tyler” Durango, CO – Come join in as a spectator or participant in the 5th Annual “Tear it Up 4 Tyler” Skateboard Contest on Saturday, June 16. The day guarantees to be full of excitement and fun, so come down to the Skate Park and rip or just enjoy the day watching all the great riders and listening to music by Little Wilderness. The contest will include street and bowl...
La Plata County Commissioners Seek Planning Commission Member
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Seek Planning Commission Member Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an interested individual to serve as an Alternate on the Planning Commission. This position is advisory and is not monetarily compensated. However, reasonable mileage expenses will be reimbursed and a meal provided. An application and board description may be obtained online at...
Gov. Hickenlooper names Pam Patton to PUC
Image:Gov. Hickenlooper names Pam Patton to PUC Denver, CO - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 – Gov. John Hickenlooper today appointed Pam Patton to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Patton, of Bayfield, has served on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board since 2000 and is a past board president and the current board secretary. She serves on LPEA’s Administration and External Organizations & Issues...
Register for July’s SW Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference
Image:Register for July’s SW Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is sponsoring the 3rd annual Southwest Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference on Friday, July 13 at Durango’s Doubletree Hotel. The conference is a full day of speakers, seminars, workshops and networking opportunities specifically designed for women...
Announcing 2012 Durango Melodrama
Pager item text :2012 Durango MelodramaImage:Announcing 2012 Durango Melodrama The Two Orphans by Eugene Corman and Phillipe d’Ennery June 15 – September 22 Durango, CO – Durango’s historic Strater Hotel is proud to announce the start of its 2012 Durango Melodrama season-all shows to be performed at the Henry Strater Theatre, June 15 – September 22. This season’s feature...
Treasurer’s Office Offers Property Tax Payments Online
Image:Treasurer’s Office Offers Property Tax Payments Online La Plata County – La Plata County Treasurer Ed Murray launched “Treasurer Web” for the convenience of property owners in La Plata County. Now, anywhere in the world with internet access, La Plata County property owners can now pay their property taxes online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or by e-check: To access...
The Durango Old Car Club presents the 2012 Durango Motor Expo
Image:The Durango Old Car Club presents the 2012 Durango Motor Expo Durango, CO – Saturday June 16th on Main Avenue between College Drive and 10th Street from 9-3. The event is free and includes classic cars and trucks from all eras. A silent auction for custom pedal cars and local gift packages takes place throughout the day along with kids activities and a chance to vote for the best cars on exhibit. Proceeds benefit Mercy...
Durango’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $9.1 million in Economic Activity and Supports 309 Jobs Annually According to Americans for the Arts
Image:Durango’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $9.1 million in Economic Activity Supports 309 Jobs Annually According to Americans for the Arts Arts Industry Returns $645,000 in Revenue to Local and State Coffers Durango, CO – The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $9,053,126 in annual economic activity in the Durango area-supporting 309 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $645,000 in local...
Renowned artist LeRoy Neiman featured in Arts Perspective Magazine
Image:Renowned artist LeRoy Neiman featured in Arts Perspective Magazine Durango, CO – Art Perspective, the independent quarterly magazine covering the arts throughout Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners, has received a unique and special honor – permission to feature a work from renowned painter LeRoy Neiman, considered the world’s most recognizable contemporary artist, on the cover of its summer 2012...
High Noon Rotary To Celebrate a Year of Giving
Image:High Noon Rotary To Celebrate a Year of Giving Durango, CO – For each of the Forty years that Durango High Noon Rotary has been in Durango, the club member have raised funds for many community project and organizations. In addition many members volunteer their time and efforts to help our community. 2012 is no exception. During the Rotary year 2011-2012 (July 1 to July 1) Durango High Noon Rotary has granted $10,000.00 to...
