Hollywood legend Emma Sweeney Returns to Durango

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:Hollywood legend Emma Sweeney Returns to Durango The Emma Sweeney was a full size model locomotive built in 1949 at the Twentieth Century Fox studio shops in Los Angeles. It was the star of the movie “A Ticket to Tomahawk”. Finally assembly of the model was completed in Silverton, where it was pulled by a large team of mules down Blair Street. It was also in scenes filmed on Durango’s Reservoir Hill...

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December is Family Science Month at the Power House

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:December is Family Science Month at the Power House Just some of what’s up at the Durango Discovery Museum in December: Noel Night: freebies in the museum store; 3-5p, December 2Community Cinema with Rocky Mountain PBS: Taking Root; free screening 2-3:30p, December 3 Parents Night Out: A kids-only evening, including dinner, activities, movie; $30 per kid ($25 for members) 5-9p, December 3 Pay-what-you-wish Sunday: You pick...

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HOLiDAZZLE to put the “Dazzle” in Historic Downtown Durango

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:HOLiDAZZLE to put the “Dazzle” in Historic Downtown Durango More than 40 “dazzling” activities or events will be part of the seventh annual HOLiDAZZLE, the community celebration that encourages locals and visitors alike to make merry and experience the holidays Durango-style. HOLiDAZZLE kicked off on November 25 and continues through New Year’s Day. In between, Durango’s HOLiDAZZLE offers up a...

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Backcountry Experience Nominated for National, Regional Awards

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:Backcountry Experience Nominated for National, Regional Awards Backcountry Experience has been nominated for the 2011 SNEWS Retailer of the Year award. Backcountry Experience was one of only 19 outdoor shops in the nation, and one of only three in Colorado, to be nominated for the award. SNEWS is the premier industry publication for the outdoor retail world. Voting has been opened to the general public for the first time this...

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Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride on Main Avenue

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride on Main Avenue Enjoy an enchanting horse drawn sleigh ride down Main Avenue with San Juan Sky Outfitters. The open sleigh departs from the Historic Strater Hotel on Friday and Saturday evenings or by appointment. Fore more information visit www.strater.com or call 970-247-443.  

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Dog Sledding at Durango Dog Ranch

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:Dog Sledding at Durango Dog Ranch Durango Dog Ranch offers high-end dog sled adventures for all ages. Siberian and Alaskan Huskies guide your sled through picturesque Colorado mountain trails. Full day “Mushing Madness” and half-day “Mush on the Brain” guarantee exhilarating adventure and breathtaking beauty. With a guide on every sled, all participants have the opportunity to drive. For more information...

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Offers Local Appreciation Fares

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Offers Local Appreciation Fares The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is offering its Local Appreciation fares to ride the Cascade Canyon Winter Train from November 27 – December 16, 2011 and January 5 – February 25, 2012 on days of operation. This offer is available to residents in Colorado counties: Archuleta, Dolores, San Juan, La Plata, San Miguel, Ouray...

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American Eagle Launches Nonstop Service From Dallas/Fort Worth

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:American Eagle Launches Nonstop Service From Dallas/Fort Worth Beginning on December 15, American Airlines, will continue their nonstop service between Durango-La Plata County Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate, will operate the daily round trip. To book your flight visit http://www.aa.com.  

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2012 DATO Board of Directors

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:2012 DATO Board of Directors The Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) was established as a non-profit, public benefit corporation in 2003. The goal was to establish a unified tourism and destination-marketing agency to serve all of La Plata County. DATO is led by a volunteer Board of Directors. This governing body specifically includes representation from government, the hospitality and business community and the cultural...

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Support Group for Parents of Youth with TBI

Posted on Dec 8, 2011

Image:Support Group for Parents of Youth with TBI A new Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Youth with TBI (Traumatic Brian Injury) will hold a first meeting on Monday, December 19th at Durango Joe’s on College Drive at 1:00. For more information, call Liza at 970-749-9607.  

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