Durango Winter Train and Lodging Package
Enjoy the famous Durango Train, even in the winter! Valid for travel from 01/01/2012 through 02/29/2012 Required Components: •Lodging•Adult Train Tickets Optional Components: •Child Train Tickets •Skiing at DMR – Adult Lift Tickets •Skiing at DMR – Child Lift Tickets •Ski / Snowboard Rental Equipment •Cultural / Scenic Tours •Durango Brewery Tour •Durango Brewery Tour For a...
Jeannette Simpson named La Plata Electric Association billing clerk
Image:Jeannette Simpson named La Plata Electric Association billing clerk Former accounts payable clerk fills position vacated by retiring Brad Pulver Durango, CO: Jeannette Simpson has been named billing clerk at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), assuming the duties of Brad Pulver, who will retire from the cooperative in March 2012. Simpson served formerly as accounts payable clerk. In her new position, Simpson oversees meter...
Fort Lewis College grad’s science research fellowship a “rare” honor
Image:Fort Lewis College grad’s science research fellowship a “rare” honor Fort Collins, CO: Earning a degree from the Fort Lewis College Biology program is a challenge, but the opportunities it opens up for a student is worth the hard work. Just ask FLC alumna Sara Bombaci. Sara, currently a graduate student at Colorado State University, was awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in...
LPEA celebrates local solar PV installations, close of successful program
Image:LPEA celebrates local solar PV installations, close of successful program Effort with GEO brought more than $750,000 in rebate funds to service territory Durango, CO: La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) members took advantage of rebates offered in 2010-2011 by the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) through “Recharge Colorado,” installing 170 solar photovoltaic (PV) systems within LPEA’s service territory....
Fresh Snow Fall Blankets Durango, Colorado
Image:Fresh Snow Fall Blankets Durango, Colorado Durango, CO: The National Weather Service predicted that the Durango area would receive snow and Mother Nature has responded. As of 9 am, the storm has delivered over 6″ of new snow and continues to covers Durango at the rate of 1″ per hour. The forecast is calling for an addition snow into the night. The steady snowfall has created a winter playground with Purgatory at...
KSUT Public Radio presents comedienne Paula Poundstone live on stage at the Community Concert Hall Feb. 11
Image:KSUT Public Radio presents comedienne Paula Poundstone live on stage at the Community Concert Hall Feb. 11 Ignacio, CO: Tickets are now on sale for the one-woman show featuring stand-up comedienne Paula Poundstone, set for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m., at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Proceeds from the event benefit KSUT Public Radio. Poundstone is considered one of the foremost comics working...
County Commissioner Kellie Hotter Elected as President-Elect for the Colorado Counties, Inc. Board of Directors
Image:County Commissioner Kellie Hotter Elected as President-Elect for the Colorado Counties, Inc. Board of Directors Durango, CO: La Plata County Commissioner Kellie C. Hotter has been elected President-Elect for the Board of Directors of Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI). As President-Elect shall, she will assist the CCI President and shall exercise the rights, duties, and privileges of the President in his absence. She will then serve...
LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Feb. 1
Image:LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Feb. 1 Featured presenters to be members of the new Southwest Solar Industry Association Durango, CO: Members of the new Southwest Solar Industry Association (SSIA) will be the featured presenters at the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, 9-10 a.m. The meeting, to be held in the multi-purpose room at...
Durango Public Library Announces New Nook Business Resources
Image:Durango Public Library Announces New Nook Business Resources Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library recently added 25 business titles to 5 Nook E-Readers, which are available to check out for 2 weeks. These titles cover many of the top subject areas business entrepreneurs need today, from improving your leadership skills to presentations and marketing. You are sure to find a title to meet your business needs! The Nook eBook...
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Awarded To La Plata County
Image:Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Awarded To La Plata County Durango, CO – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to La Plata County by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for the County’s 2010 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of...
