Sorrel Sky Artist Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell Receives Prestigious Awards From the Japanese Emperor and The Autry National Center

Posted on Oct 28, 2011

Image:Sorrel Sky Artist Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell Receives Prestigious Awards From the Japanese Emperor and The Autry National Center Durango, CO – Sorrel Sky Gallery Artist Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell has been honored by Emperor Akihito of Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun, the second highest honor given to a non Japanese citizen. Campbell, having served the state of Colorado in the U.S....

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Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks on Nov. 4

Posted on Oct 28, 2011

Image:Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks on Nov. 4 DURANGO, Colo. – What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie, and to get in the spirit of the season, Steamworks Brewing Co. will tap its own version of the traditional dessert – the Pumpkin Pie Firkin – on Friday, Nov. 4, 3 p.m., as Firkin Fridays continues at the brewpub.Steamworks’ Firkin Fridays, held the first Friday of each month,...

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LPEA/Joint Utility Assoc. to host “Fill the Bucket” food drive Nov. 5

Posted on Oct 28, 2011

Image:LPEA/Joint Utility Assoc. hosts “Fill the Bucket” food drive Nov. 5 Volunteers hope to collect enough food to assist 300 families PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. – Responding to community needs in advance of the holidays, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, (Local IBEW 111 26A) of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) in association with the Archuleta County Joint Utility Association will host a...

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COUNTY OFFERS INFORMATION ON SNOW REMOVAL AND DRIVING SAFETY

Posted on Oct 28, 2011

Image:COUNTY OFFERS INFORMATION ON SNOW REMOVAL AND DRIVING SAFETY Durango, CO – During the winter months, snow removal is the primary responsibility of the La Plata County Road and Bridge Department.  To keep over 600 miles of county roads clear, County Road and Bridge crews drive in excess of 1,500 miles for every winter snow storm.  (This does not include state highways, such as 160, 550, 140 and 172, any roads...

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Popular Family Fall Festival is This Saturday at Three Springs Halloween Fun for All Ages from 11 am – 2pm

Posted on Oct 28, 2011

Image:Popular Family Fall Festival is This Saturday at Three Springs Halloween Fun for All Ages from 11 am – 2pm Durango, Colorado – For five years, the Three Springs neighborhood has held one of the area’s largest fall/halloween festivals. This year, the popular Three Springs Fall Festival will be held this Saturday, October 29th from 11 am – 2pm at Three Springs Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood....

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Durango is Touted in New eBook Series

Posted on Oct 26, 2011

Pager item text :New Durango eBookImage:Durango is Touted in New eBook Series The Great Towns of America Features Durango, Colorado By Anne Klein, Durango Area Tourism Office   Of the nine great towns in Colorado, Durango was selected to be the first to merit its own electronic guidebook. The Great Towns of America by David and Joan Vokac identifies and describes the nation’s top 100 communities for a vacation or a...

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Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) Is Now A Mail-In Program Only

Posted on Oct 24, 2011

Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP)  Is Now A Mail-In Program Only   Durango, CO – As Coloradans prepare to face another cold winter; help is available for La Plata County residents struggling to pay their heating bills through Goodwill Industries in Colorado Springs who is now administering the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) with a mail-in process.  Aid is available to households with members that are U.S. citizens...

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Master the Mountain in Fun New Ways!

Posted on Oct 24, 2011

Image:Master the Mountain in Fun New Ways! We are featuring some exciting new clinics this season, including two weekend camps. Grab your girlfriends or meet new ones at the Women’s Weekend Camp on February 11 & 12, 2012! This ladies only camp will provide two fun-filled days of opportunities to meet other women with similar skiing and riding abilities and improve your skiing and riding skills in a small group environment....

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Fly and Ski Same Day from Dallas!

Posted on Oct 24, 2011

Image:Fly and Ski Same Day from Dallas! For folks in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, it’s even easier to get to Durango with the daily non-stop flights on American Airlines! In fact, you can hit the slopes before noon the same day you fly into Durango! And this year, we’re offering special fly, ski and stay packages you won’t be able to find anywhere else! Starting at just $545 per person,* fly non-stop from DFW to...

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Comedy returns to the Community Concert Hall on Nov. 5, as “The Stand-Up Dads” take the stage

Posted on Oct 24, 2011

Image:Comedy returns to the Community Concert Hall onNov. 5, as “The Stand-Up Dads” take the stage DURANGO, Colo. – Billed as “Comedy for parents by parents,” The Stand-Up Dads will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 with a 7:30 p.m. show. Said to explore the grist of fatherhood and suburban life, from child birth to adolescence and more, The...

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