Library Kicks off Cycling Film Series with “Bicycle Dreams”
Image:Library Kicks off Cycling Film Series with “Bicycle Dreams” Durango, CO: In honor of being the host city for the overall start of the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, the Durango Public will be screening the documentary “Bicycle Dreams” on Monday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. “Bicycle Dreams” is the true story of the Race Across America, a 3,000-mile, ten-day bicycle race across deserts, mountain...
LPEA honored with two top national “Spotlight on Excellence” awards
Image:LPEA honored with two top national “Spotlight on Excellence” awards Cooperative acknowledged by Council of Rural Electric Communicators and NRECA Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has received recognition in the 2012 “Spotlight on Excellence” awards program, honored with two top awards in the national competition sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators (CREC) and...
Starting Your Business Workshop set for June 14
Image:Starting Your Business Workshop June 14 Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is once again offering the Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Starting a business is risky. Understanding the risks and reducing them through careful planning improves the chances for...
LPEA Outage Hotline
Image:LPEA Outage Hotline Durango, CO – With turbulent winds expected across the region today (Friday, May 25, 2012) and into the weekend, plus warnings of a high fire danger, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has stepped up its plans for safety when attending to any outages that may occur. As a result, outages due to downed power lines or trees fallen through the lines may be longer in duration than typical, as crews will...
Lunch & Lights for laypeople workshop set for June 7
Image:Lunch & Lights for laypeople workshop set for June 7 LPEA to help business owners, residents understand energy efficient lighting Durango, CO – As part of its Free Information Series designed to help members “save their energy,” La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host “Lunch & Lights – for laypeople,” Thursday, June 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the cooperative’s multi-purpose...
“Pinky Tuscaderos” Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks Firkin Fridays continues at the brewpub on June 1, 3 p.m.
Image:”Pinky Tuscaderos” Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks Firkin Fridays continues at the brewpub on June 1 at 3 p.m. Durango, CO – “Happy Days” are here again, as Steamworks’ brewers have imagined the brew that the Fonz’s squeeze Pinky Tuscadero would have chosen. Firkin Fridays continues at Steamworks Brewing Co. on Friday, June 1, 2012, with the introduction of the Pinky Tuscaderos firkin....
Join Us for Bocce Ball on Wednesday Evenings
Image:Join Us for Bocce Ball on Wednesday Evenings Durango, CO – Free to the community, bocce ball is being offered Wednesdays, June 6 through Aug. 15, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Buckley Park downtown. Community members of all ages are invited to participate as teams or just drop in individually for a friendly pick-up match. Up to ten regulation bocce courts will be set up in the park, and, after playing, participants are encouraged to...
US 160 Bridge Improvements at US 550 Junction, West Durango
Image:US 160 Bridge Improvements at US 550 Junction, West Durango Two days of heavy delays for bridge concrete work and curing LA PLATA COUNTY – Next Tuesday and Wednesday, May 29-30, work to protect the deck on the four- lane bridge on US 160, just west of the US 550 junction (near the Double Tree Hotel) will be underway, causing significant traffic impacts. HEAVY TRAVEL IMPACTS FOR 2 DAYS: A final epoxy overlay (for water...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Pager item text :IHBC Durango Start Image:Iron Horse Bicycle Classic May 25-28, 2012 The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will be held in Durango on May 25-28, 2012. History of Iron Horse Bicycle Classic in Durango, Colorado: Celebrating Over 100 Years of Cycling in DurangoThe town of Durango has long been enthusiastic about cycling. How the Iron Horse was Conceived: The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was the brain child of Tom Mayer and his...
Southwest Arts Programs announces new Partner Arts Organization
Image:Southwest Arts Programs announces new Partner Arts Organization Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts joins Southwest Arts Programs Durango, CO – Southwest Arts Programs has expanded its regional reach, adding the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts (PSCA) for the summer 2012 season. Professional playbills will be produced for the PSCA performances of Chicago, (June 15 – Aug. 12) and You’re a Good Man Charlie...
