La Plata Electric Association continues tree trimming and removal
Image:La Plata Electric Association continues tree trimming and removal Crews working to prevent future outages from snow downing branches/trees DURANGO, Colo. – In advance of winter snow storms, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is continuing its routine maintenance of its lines, trimming and removing trees that pose a hazard to the electrical system.Crews will be working in the next two months, weather permitting, along CR...
Library Kicks Off 2011-12 Spoken Word Series
Image:Library Kicks Off 2011-12 Spoken Word Series Durango, CO: Henry James’ classic “The Turn of the Screw” will be the opening offering for the Durango Public Library’s 2010-2011 Spoken Word Series. Selections from the novel will be read by Alane Brown, Sari Ross, and Judy Hook, with background information on the author presented by Shaila VanSickle. The hour-long program begins at 7:00 p.m....
CHILI COOKERS NEEDED!!
Image:CHILI COOKERS NEEDED!! Pine River Community Learning Center’s annual fundraiser for Literacy, Learning and Lifework is coming soon!! The Chili Cookoff features three categories for entry, Traditional Red, Traditional Green and Alternative or Homestyle Chili ( which can include beans and other fillers). Once again this year, Lewis True Value Mercantile is donating the People’s Choice Grand Prize – a fabulous gas...
Anaïs Mitchell presents “Colorado Sings Hadestown” at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Oct. 13
Image:Anaïs Mitchell presents “Colorado Sings Hadestown”at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Oct. 13 DURANGO, Colo. – Singer/songwriter Anaïs Mitchell presents “Colorado Sings Hadestown” at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer will open the show at 7:30 p.m. with a performance of Child Ballads.A songwriter of...
World-renown Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats return to the Community Concert Hall Oct. 19
Pager item text :Golden Dragons ReturnImage:World-renown Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats return to the Community Concert Hall Oct. 19 DURANGO, Colo. – Returning once again by popular demand, the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats will astound and amaze when the troupe takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. With more than 30 years of continuous touring in the United States,...
Distinguished Art Alumni Exhibition
Image:Distinguished Art Alumni Exhibition Fort Lewis College Art Gallery Please Join us! Fri. Oct 7 4:30 – 6 p.m. (show runs through Oct.) Karyn Gabaldon…Tim Louis Graham..Shannon Lowry..Lorna Meaden and Victor Pascualwill share their recent work demonstrating the possibilities of contemporary approaches to ceramics, conceptual art, graphic design, painting and more. Music by Jeff Solon Join us as we celebrate FLC’s...
Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com
Image:Summary:With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion.Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com In the wake of rising prices, Durangoans are following a national trend and “clipping” coupons from the web in ever increasing numbers. In the last several months, the DurangoDowntown.com team has noted a steady (up to 200 times) increase in visits to the local site and...
Pub Science Happy Hour at Durango Discovery Museum
Pager item text :Discovery MuseumImage:Pub Science Happy Hour at Durango Discovery Museum by Ashley Hein Pub Science at the Durango Discovery Museum happens the first Friday of every month from 5:30-7:30. It is intended to be a very casual and fun happy hour, where something cool is bound to happen. Ska is the beer sponsor and 1887 is the food sponsor. Tickets are $5. In January, the price will increase to $7, but will remain $5 for...
San Juan Basin Health Begins Friday Flu Shots
Image:San Juan Basin Health Begins Friday Flu Shots San Juan Basin Health will begin offering its Friday Flu Clinics this season on Friday, October 7th from 9 a.m. to 3:30. This year, we’re offering the same personal care from nursing professionals plus the added convenience of extended hours and your choice to either walk-in or call ahead for an appointment. Just call 247-5702. Flu shots are $25 for adults or free for those who...
Durango Public Library Offers a Workshop on Government Contracts
Image: Durango Public Library Offers a Workshop on Government Contracts Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library, in partnership with Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College, will be co-sponsoring a workshop on government contracts. “Meet Local Federal Contracting Officers: National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service plus Government Contracting at State and Local Levels” will...
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