Gov. Hickenlooper appoints local to Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College
Image:Gov. Hickenlooper appoints local to Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College Durango, CO: Mr. Steven Short has been appointed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to join the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Colorado Senate Education Committee. Mr. Short will take the place of departing trustee Richard Ballantine. Mr. Short is a member of the Durango community and is...
INTERIM PLANNING DIRECTOR NAMED
Image:Interim Planning Director Named Durango, CO : La Plata County has engaged Gary T. Suiter to serve as interim planning director effective January 3, 2012. Mr. Suiter earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Geography and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, both from the University of Colorado. He possesses more than 30 years’ experience in the field of public administration and has...
Southwest Business Forum examines past, present and future of the economy
Image:Southwest Business Forum examines past, present and future of the economy DURANGO, CO: The 20th Southwest Business Forum returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. The forum is free and open to the public and runs from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The forum brings together experts on local, state, national and international economics and business. Armed with the knowledge gained from...
LPEA announces holiday closures/new hours
Image:LPEA announces holiday closures/new hours Durango, CO: In observance of the holidays, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) offices in Durango and Pagosa Springs will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26 and 27, and Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. The drop-slots for bill payments will remain open. LPEA dispatch and line crews will also be on-call throughout the holidays to handle any unexpected electrical outages. Member-consumers are...
City Sponsors Christmas Tree Recycling at Santa Rita Park
Image:City Sponsors Christmas Tree Recycling at Santa Rita Park Durango, CO: The City of Durango will begin accepting Christmas Trees for recycling on December 26 through January 31, 2012. Because there is no curbside pick-up of Christmas trees, residents may drop off their natural trees at Santa Rita Park. Follow the signs in Santa Rita Park to the drop-off site near the large playground area. The trees will...
Purgatory to Open Backside of the Mountain on Saturday, Dec. 17!
Image:Purgatory to Open Backside of the Mountain on Saturday, Dec. 17! Great Conditions and Terrain Ready for Action! Durango, CO: With the recent storms blanketing the resort, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will open the backside of the mountain on Saturday, Dec. 17. “Our mountain crews have been working hard to prepare the terrain on the backside for skiers and riders,” stated Mike McCormack, senior vice president...
LPEA to host Energy Efficient Motors & Drives Workshop
Image:LPEA to host Energy Efficient Motors & Drives Workshop Free, comprehensive workshop to cover aspects of new, energy efficient motors Durango, CO: La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), with support of USDA Rural Development and Tri-State Generation and Transmission, will continue its Free Information Series with the Energy Efficient Motors & Drives Workshop, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at LPEA...
Get Your Ski Holiday in but be Home for Christmas for only $109**
Image:Get Your Ski Holiday in but be Home for Christmas for only $109** If your heart is set on being home for Christmas, we invite you to come get your holiday skiing and snowboarding fix between December 17-23. Enjoy great skiing and snow-boarding and be back home in time for Santa’s visit. Packages start at just $109 per person/per night**. Call 800-525-0892 to reserve your holiday getaway today. *Price based on a family of 4...
White Christmas Guaranteed at Durango Mountain Resort!
Image:White Christmas Guaranteed at Durango Mountain Resort! The Ultimate Christmas Present for $995* Bring your family to Durango Mountain Resort and celebrate Christmas with us. Wake up Christmas morning and enjoy a great day on the slopes after exchanging presents by the fire. Let us help you make warm, holiday memories that will last a lifetime. Great holiday packages including 4 nights of lodging and 3 days of skiing for a family...
Durango Arts Center exhibit offers a unique cross section of the best of contemporary textile art
Image:Durango Arts Center exhibit offers a unique cross section of the best of contemporary textile art Durango, CO – The Durango Arts Center (DAC) announced today that the DAC will present Textiles Today: Redefining the Medium, a sweeping review of contemporary textiles from internationally recognized artists including Bhakti Ziek, Mark Newport, Tom Lundberg, Carol Shinn, and Claire Verstegen. The DAC will be the only venue for...
