The heart of FLC’s Hozhoni Days begins March 26 with Miss Hozhoni Pageant

Image:The heart of FLC’s Hozhoni Days begins March 26 with Miss Hozhoni Pageant Durango, CO: Its Navajo name means “Days of beauty” — a description perfectly suited to Hozhoni Days, a month of pageantry, speakers, powwowing, and celebration of cultures that is Fort Lewis College’s longest-running student-led tradition. The theme for this year’s 48th annual Hozhoni Days is “Celebrating the...

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Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives set to perform Mar. 28 at the Community Concert Hall
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Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives set to perform Mar. 28 at the Community Concert Hall

Image:Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives set to perform Mar. 28 at the Community Concert Hall Durango, CO:   With a new album, Nashville, Volume 1: Tear The Woodpile Down set to be released April 24, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Wrote the Manhattan Local Music Examiner last fall, “To call...

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Riverhouse Children’s Center to Build New Home Fundraising Campaign Underway

Image:Riverhouse Children’s Center to Build New Home Fundraising Campaign Underway Durango, CO: Riverhouse Children’s Center Board of Directors today announced it will build a new facility on Florida Road, just south of Colorado Avenue. The center is targeted for completion by the end of 2012. “Thanks to the generosity of a local community member, 1.5 acres was donated to the center for the new building,”...

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Outside Magazine honors Durango in their 2012 Outside Travel Awards

Image:Outside Magazine honors Durango in their 2012 Outside Travel Awards Southwestern Colorado City awarded Runner-Up: Best New Adventure Hub Durango, CO – Outside magazine’s April 2012 edition unveils the 2012 Outside Travel Awards. “The Wander List” was compiled from information from travel writers and correspondents from around the world to unveil the most inspiring travel destinations and products....

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Women’s Resource Center now accepting individual applications for education and training grants

Image:Women’s Resource Center now accepting individual applications for education and training grants Applications to be reviewed and awarded monthly Women in La Plata County who need financial assistance to enroll in training programs or education classes now have a new funding resource through the Women’s Resource Center. WRC Director Liz Mora announced this week that the Center now is accepting applications for...

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Bluegrass returns to the Durango Concert Hall with the Claire Lynch Band

Pager item text :Bluegrass Concert in DurangoImage:Bluegrass returns to the Concert Hall with the Claire Lynch Band Local favorite Wild Mountain will open the Mar. 31 show   Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in Durango Colorado, Saturday, Mar. 31, 2012, 7:30 p.m., with the Claire Lynch Band and special guest, local favorite, Wild Mountain. The dance floor will be open. Grammy nominee and IBMA...

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Durango Home and Ranch Show on April 28 – 29th

Pager item text :Durango Home ShowImage:Durango Home & Ranch Show General Information History/Facilities: The Durango Home & Ranch show began in 1995 and has always been held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds,2500 Main Avenue, in Durango, Colorado. The 2012 show dates are Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th. All vendors are screened and are required to display only “home related” products and services....

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The Irish Embassy Pub open it new venue The Underground

Image:The Irish Embassy Pub’s Adds a new venue, The Underground Durango, CO:  The Irish Embassy Pub Adds a New Venue, The Unbergroud. Call it the luck of the Irish, but the Irish Embassy Pub seems to be thriving in this down economy. On Friday, February 3rd they opened their latest expansion – the Underground, an evening nightclub venue. The Underground will feature live bands and dance music, appealing to the...

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Inaugural Southwest Tourism Summit April 5-6, 2012

Image:Inaugural Southwest Tourism Summit April 5-6, 2012 The Inaugural Southwest Tourism Summit will be held on April 5 and 6, 2012. The Summit will offer businesses and professionals a source to build new partnerships with the best minds in the travel industry while making critical contacts with association and state tourism leaders. Through presentations, panel discussions, workshops and seminars, participants will learn the trends,...

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Chapman Hill Ski Area Closes for the Season on Thursday

Image:Chapman Hill Ski Area Closes for the Season on Thursday Durango, CO: Chapman Hill Ski Area will be closed for the season beginning on Thursday, March 15th. Come join us for the last evening of the season on Wednesday from 4 – 8 p.m. Thanks for a great season!  

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