Treasurer’s Office to be Closed from September 26 through September 30, 2011 for Training
Image:Treasurer’s Office to be Closed from September 26 through September 30, 2011 for Training Durango, CO – The La Plata County Treasurer’s Office is transitioning to an updated and more robust version of their computer system which will require extensive re-training of staff. The La Plata County Treasurer’s Office will be closed to the public from Monday, September 26 through Friday, September 30, 2011...
Schedule for City Parks Fertilization and Weed Abatement
Image:Schedule for City Parks Fertilization and Weed Abatement Durango, CO: The City of Durango has contracted with Scott’s Pro Lawn for spring turf fertilization and broad leaf weed abatement. The fertilizer used is “Pro-Lawn Liquid” and the week control is “Vessel Broad-Leaf”. This spraying is conducted to improve the quality of the City’s park system. Wednesday September 14, 2010...
See the Spectacular Seuss Surprises this Saturday at the Library
Image:See the Spectacular Seuss Surprises this Saturday at the Library Durango, CO: On Saturday, September 17, Durango Public Library will play host to a Dr. Seuss related happening so spectacular that the details are top secret! Starting around 2:30 pm, library visitors of all ages will be wowed by a Seuss surprise. This event is a preview of the community-wide “Seuss on the Loose” celebration that will run from...
Energy Rebate Funds Still Available for a Limited Time
Image:Energy Rebate Funds Still Available for a Limited Time Southwest Colorado: With colder temperatures come increased energy use and the Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) would like to take this opportunity to inform you about rebates that could be available for energy-saving and renewable energy projects at your home or business.The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) is currently offering rebates through the...
Walk of Fame Artists Announced Second Annual Event Durango Independent Film Festival Fundraiser To Be Held Saturday, September 24, 2011
Walk of Fame Artists Announced Second Annual Event Durango Independent Film Festival Fundraiser To Be Held Saturday, September 24, 2011 Durango, CO -The Durango Independent Film Festival’s popular fundraiser, themed the Walk of Fame, will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011. This multiple venue event features guided tours to three locations and culminates with a unique Live Auction dubbed Let’s Make A Reel. ...
2nd Annual TOP Event
Image:2nd Annual TOP Event Durango, CO – New Face Productions will host the second annual TOP event on Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Durango Arts Center (DAC). TOP is a juried garment design exhibition and auction fundraiser to support adult programs at DAC. In early summer, artists were provided with a stylish, high-quality t-shirt and invited to refashion it with their own innovative, original design. This year an...
“10-Minute Play Festival” will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center
Image:”10-Minute Play Festival” will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center Durango Arts Center and Durango Lively Arts Company will present the winners of the 2011 DAC 10-Minute Play Contest on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. The “10-Minute Play Festival” will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center, corner of 8th Street and East 2nd Avenue. All tickets are...
Low Cost Pneumonia Shots Available
Image:Low Cost Pneumonia Shots Available Low cost pneumonia shots are available for a limited time at San Juan Basin Health’s immunization clinic. Certain people are more likely to become ill with pneumonia. This includes adults 65 years of age or older and children less than 5 years of age. People up through 64 years of age who have underlying medical conditions (like diabetes or HIV/AIDS) and people 19 through 64 who smoke...
COUNTY FIRE BAN LIFTED
Image: COUNTY FIRE BAN LIFTED Durango, CO – Upon the recommendation of Sheriff Duke Schirard and the local fire chiefs, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners lifted the fire ban for Zone 1 of La Plata County which includes all private lands in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County located south of US Highway 160, excluding those private lands in the town of Bayfield, Ignacio, Durango or any State, Federal...
The Art of Wine, Friday evening, September 16th
Image:The Art of Wine, Friday evening, September 16th Friends of Mountain Middle School present The Art of Wine, Friday evening, September 16th at the Main Mall center atrium from 6-8 as part of the Durango Showcase of the Arts. The evening includes a wine tasting and silent auction bidding on original artwork and four custom wine barrel creations by local artists. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at...