Chapman Hill to Open for Skiing and Snowboarding on Saturday

Image:Chapman Hill to Open for Skiing and Snowboarding on Saturday Durango, CO: Durango Parks and Recreation will be opening Chapman Hill for skiing and snowboarding starting this Saturday, December 17 at 12:00 noon. Chapman Hill Hours:Durango 9-R Christmas Break (Dec. 19-30): Weekends-12:00p.m.-8:00p.m. and Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm Holiday Hours: 12:00-4:00p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Closed on...

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ANIMAS HIGH RECIEVES JOHN IRWIN SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

Image:Animas High Recieves John Irwin Schools Of Excellence Award with the bar set high for students and staff, Animas attains remarkable milestones Durango, CO – December 13, 2011 – Animas High School, a free, public charter school, received a John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award. Award recipients are recognized for their high achievement on statewide assessments. Only the top 8% of Colorado public schools receive the...

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Steamworks brewers/manager achieve “Certified Cicerone”

Image:Steamworks brewers/manager achieve “Certified Cicerone” Ken Martin, Spencer Roper, Dave Woodruff earn craft beer industry credentials Durango, CO – Steamworks Brewers Ken Martin and Spencer Roper, along with Co-assistant General Manager Dave Woodruff have taken the “next step” in the national Cicerone (sis-uh-rohn) Certification Program, achieving “Certified Cicerone” and joining a...

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Get Fit & Feed Durango!

Image:Get Fit & Feed Durango! Durango, CO: Something good for yourself; something great for others! Join local fitness extraordinaire Terri Oliger for “Get Fit & Feed Durango” on Saturday, December 17 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Long-time personal trainer and fitness instructor Oliger will host a special high intensity interval workout in the gym to benefit the...

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USA Pro Challenge Pro Bike Race and Festivities Start in Durango, Colorado

Pager item text :USA Cycling Selects DurangoImage:USA Pro Challenge Pro Bike Race and Festivities Start in Durango, Colorado Weeklong celebrations, Railfest and activities planned for Durango’s Overall Start Durango, CO – On the heels of the Tour de France and the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, the 2012 USA Pro Challenge takes center stage from August 20 – 26, 2012. Durango, Colorado is the overall start of...

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Holiday and Valentine Activities and Specials for Press Pitch

Image:Holiday and Valentine Activities and Specials for Press Pitch Seeking Durango information for Colorado Tourism Office press materials Durango, CO – Deadline: Thursday, December 8, Noon. For upcoming press releases/pitches that DATO is compiling for the Colorado Tourism Office, we are seeking information from our industry partners on the following topics. Press releases will be distributed and pitched to long lead...

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Fort Lewis College’s first century concludes with Winter Commencement

Image:Fort Lewis College’s first century concludes with Winter Commencement DURANGO, CO – For around 180 seniors at Fort Lewis College, Winter Commencement will mark a triumphant end to their undergraduate academic careers. Every graduating class is special, though the 2011 class will be recognized as the Centennial graduating class to commemorate Fort Lewis’ 100 years as a public educational institution. Fort Lewis...

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City Offers LEGO Robotics Demonstration and Workshop

Image:City Offers LEGO Robotics Demonstration and Workshop Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will host Alpine Educational Associates for a hands-on demonstration of LEGO robotics on December 13-14, 2011 from 3-6pm in the lobby. Using a few sensors and motors and a central processor, fully programmable robots can be built in an amazing variety of configurations. More than just a high-tech toy, the Lego NXT system can be used to...

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2ND ANNUAL MORNING WITH SANTA!

Image:2ND ANNUAL MORNING WITH SANTA! Breakfast, a Holiday Performance, and More: Saturday, December 17, 2011 Durango, CO. – The Strater Hotel along with 1887 Catering and the Henry Strater Theatre are pleased to announce that this year’s Morning with Santa will be held Saturday, December 17 from 9am to 11:30am in the Henry Strater Theatre. Michelle Thom, General Manager says the Strater Hotel is known for its hospitality,...

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Purchase the “gift” of electricity for friends/family through LPEA

Image:Purchase the “gift” of electricity for friends/family through LPEA In challenging times, underwriting kilowatt hours could be a most welcomed holiday gift DURANGO, Colo. – To facilitate the “gift of electricity” this holiday season, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) offers to those wishing to help a friend or relative with their electric bill the opportunity to provide a credit to their LPEA...

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