Bootleggers team up for successful 9th Annual Pint for Pint blood drive

Image:Bootleggers team up for successful 9th Annual Pint for Pint blood drive “Beer for blood” event nets a record 74 units for United Blood Services DURANGO, Colo. – Continuing with its mission of community support, the Durango Bootlegger’s Society, the local consortium of Durango’s four award-winning craft breweries, hosted a record “Pint for Pint” blood drive on Halloween, adding 74 pints...

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“Like” Durango Parks and Recreation on Facebook Contest

Image:”Like” Durango Parks and Recreation on Facebook Contest Durango, CO: Do you use Facebook? Then give Durango Parks and Recreation a “Like.” All Facebook members that “Like” our government organization page by November 30th will be entered to win a Durango Parks and Recreation gift card. The gift cards are useable towards any Durango Parks and Recreation program registration, purchase, pass, or...

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City Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday

Image:City Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday Durango, CO – The following is the City facilities schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday: City administrative offices will be closed including offices at City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station, Police Substation, Transit Center, Recreation Center, and Greenmount Cemetery) on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The...

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US 160 Grandview Interchange Opens

Image:US 160 Grandview Interchange Opens Work at CR 232 east of interchange will be underway next week, weather permitting LA PLATA COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation opens the US 160 Grandview interchange this afternoon. The interchange will serve south-side properties and eventually provide a north-side connection to the hospital and Three Springs development. Interchange construction began in July of 2008,...

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Some Left Turns Now Operational for US 160/US 550 Through Durango

Image:Some Left Turns Now Operational for US 160/US 550 Through Durango NOTE TO MOTORISTS: Signals will have different left-turn sequencing based on individual intersection needs; two left-turn lanes are now available at 32nd Street for improved traffic flow DURANGO – Today, motorists on US 160/550 through the city will notice blinking yellow left-turn arrows at six intersections, as part of the Colorado Department of...

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Durango Mountain Resort Gives Music in the Mountains a Gift of a Lifetime!

Image:Durango Mountain Resort Gives Music in the Mountains a Gift of a Lifetime! Prize drawing and online auction for two 25-year ski passes! Durango, CO – In honor of Music in the Mountains’ 25th Anniversary, Durango Mountain Resort has given the non-profit organization two 25-YEAR PASSES good through the 2036/2037 season and two lucky people will benefit! When an employee has worked at Durango Mountain Resort for 10...

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Retro 80’s Ski Dance Party to Benefit American Red Cross

Image:Retro 80’s Ski Dance Party to Benefit American Red Cross Derailed Saloon hosts Thanksgiving benefit dinner with trimming and prizes! Durango, CO – Thanksgiving benefit celebration at The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Avenue, Durango. The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross presents: ‘‘Snow Way Dude” Retro 80’s Ski Party benefit on Saturday, November 19th at 4 p.m. 80’s Ski...

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Work out and geek out—all in the same day

Image: Work out and geek out—all in the same day Durango, CO: The Durango Community Recreation Center and the Durango Discovery Museum are teaming up to offer a same day discount to each facility. Buy a full price daily admission at either the Durango Community Recreation or at the Durango Discovery Museum and receive a half price admission at the other facility on the same day. The half price promotion will continue through...

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Construction industry veteran Steven D. Summy named CEO for WESODI

Image:Construction industry veteran Steven D. Summy named CEO for WESODI DURANGO, Colo. – The WESODI (Western Energy Services of Durango Inc.) board of directors has named Steven D. Summy as the utility construction company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He will assume his position on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. An industry veteran, Summy has 34 years of construction management-related experience on heavy civil projects,...

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La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase

Image:La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase Following comment period, rate increase to begin Jan. 1, 2012 DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors today, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 3.3 percent. Specific increases will depend on the rate classification of each residential, commercial and industrial customer....

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