FLC Percussion Ensemble to Perform at Library

Image:FLC Percussion Ensemble to Perform at Library Durango, CO:  On Tuesday, November 1st, the Durango Public Library will host a performance by the Fort Lewis College Percussion Ensemble from 12:00-1:00 p.m.  Exciting rhythms from Africa and Brazil will be performed on traditional instruments, as the audience is treated to the celebratory music of a West African ceremony and a Samba street parade.  Dancing is...

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“Railroaded” Next Up in Library’s Film Noir Series

Image:”Railroaded” Next Up in Library’s Film Noir Series Durango, CO:  The Durango Public Library continues its film series “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir” on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. with a screening of “Railroaded.”  Starring John Ireland and Hugh Beaumont, and considered more crime-thriller than noir, this B features lots of close ups, off kilter...

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“Railroaded” Next Up in Library’s Film Noir Series

Image:”Railroaded” Next Up in Library’s Film Noir Series Durango, CO:  The Durango Public Library continues its film series “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir” on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. with a screening of “Railroaded.”  Starring John Ireland and Hugh Beaumont, and considered more crime-thriller than noir, this B features lots of close ups, off kilter...

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SASO to Host the Third Annual Collaborative Chef Showcase

Image:SASO to Host Third Annual Collaborative Chef Showcase Durango, CO – Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO), is proud to present the Third annual Collaborative Chef’s Showcase, which will take place on November 10, 2011 at the Henry Strater Theatre. This year’s event features a 6 course meal paired with fine wines, and all proceeds will benefit Sexual Assault Services Organization. 2011 participating...

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LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Nov. 3

Image:LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Nov. 3Progress of possible 4-5 megawatt solar garden on DOE property to be discussed DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) representatives will provide an update on the progress of the possible 4-5 megawatt community solar garden in Ridges Basin (Bodo Canyon) at its quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, 9-10 a.m. The...

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Second Regional Training for Peer Mentors in October

Image:Second Regional Training for Peer Mentors in October The second regional Peer Mentors training will take place on Sunday, October 23rd starting at 1:00 at the Mason Center in Durango. This program trains high school students who live with challenging health conditions to build communication and leadership skills so that they can be available to meet with other youth in the region with a similar diagnosis. This year’s peer...

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Radon in the Home Community Meeting October 25th

Image:Radon in the Home Community Meeting October 25th There will be a community meeting on Radon in the Home at the Riverview Elementary School onTuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm. San Juan Basin Health Department and Colorado State Extension office representatives will be there to present information and free radon home test kits. For more information, call Marian at 335-2055 or visit coloradoradon.info....

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High school juniors invited to apply for Youth Tour to Washington D.C. La Plata Electric Association to hold informational reception Nov. 3

Image:High school juniors invited to apply for Youth Tour to Washington D.C. La Plata Electric Association to hold informational reception Nov. 3 DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), in partnership with The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), is seeking high school juniors to be a part of the National Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington D.C., set for June 14-21, 2012. Application...

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OPEN HOUSE & PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 2

Image:OPEN HOUSE & PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 2 US 550 South Connection at US 160 in Grandview – Draft Document Now Available for Review and Comment LA PLATA COUNTY The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announce the release of an evaluation of the alternatives for a US 550 connection to US 160 in Grandview and request comments from the public. The Supplemental Draft...

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Hosts Peanuts™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express

Image:Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Hosts PeanutsTM The Great Pumpkin Patch Express Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad begins service to The Great Pumpkin Patch on October 15, 2011. The train departs the Durango depot for a two and one-half hour round-trip adventure on October 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2011. Passengers will be greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy upon arrival at the...

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