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 or...
La Plata County Road & Bridge Annual Roadway Striping
Image: La Plata County Road & Bridge Annual Roadway Striping Durango, CO – The La Plata County Road and Bridge Department conducts road painting operations starting in May and, depending on the weather, may continue into early fall. Roadway striping hours are usually between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to avoid peak-hour traffic. Motorists should use caution when they encounter the road striping...
Media Advisory: Flight For Life Colorado welcome, blessing, and aircraft tour on Aug 11
Image: Media Advisory: Flight For Life Colorado welcome, blessing, and aircraft tour on Aug 11 Members of the media are invited to attend a welcome and blessing ceremony for Flight For Life Colorado on Thursday, August 11, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (agenda below). The ceremony will take place at Mercy Regional Medical Center’s helipad, which is located near the walk-in entrance to the...
Durango Colorado Chamber Board of Directors Seeking Board Members
Image:Durango Colorado Chamber Board of Directors Seeking Board Members The Durango Chamber of Commerce is seeking members to serve on its Board of Directors. There are four vacancies available in 2012, each consisting of three-year terms. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to bcome a board member, fill out the online form. The Durango Chamber of Commerce Board is looking for a board member who: 1. Has a strong belief in...
La Plata County’s 2011 Durango Community Survey Results Available On Line
Image:La Plata County’s 2011 Durango Community Survey Results Available On Line In April and May of 2011, the County launched its 2011 Community Survey as part of an ongoing effort to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The survey was conducted as part of the implementation of the “La Plata County Compass,” the County’s strategic plan, to gauge the level of citizen satisfaction with delivery of...
Trade an incandescent light bulb for a CFL and help Annie’s Orphans
Image:Trade an incandescent light bulb for a CFL and help Annie’s Orphans La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and Durango Mountain Resort (DMR) have teamed up to help community members reduce their energy costs, while also helping warm the pups at Annie’s Orphans, the non-profit sanctuary for abandoned, neglected and abused dogs. Between August 8 and September 30, 2011, the DMR office in Centennial Center (Bodo Park) will...
The D&SNGRR has resumed service to Silverton as of Sunday August 7th!
Image:The D&SNGRR is scheduled to resume service to Silverton on Sunday August 7th! Heavy rainfall in the San Juan Mountains caused a large rockslide on August 2, 2011 that interrupted our regular service to Silverton. Railroad Maintenance of Way crews have successfully removed enough rock and debris that service to Silverton has been scheduled to begin again on Sunday August 7th. The two trains that were not able to return to...
Durango Police Promotion Announced
Image: Durango Police Promotion Announced Durango, CO: The Durango Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Sergeant Ray Shupe to the position of Lieutenant, which was vacated by the recent promotion of Don Baker. Lieutenant Shupe will serve as the Assistant Division Commander in the Operations Division. Lieutenant Shupe began his career with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Department as a reserve...
Fort Lewis College chosen as one of the Princeton Review’s “Best in the West” colleges
Image:Fort Lewis College chosen as one of the Princeton Review’s “Best in the West” colleges DURANGO, CO – Fort Lewis College is one of the Princeton Review’s “Best in the West” colleges, it was announced today. This puts Fort Lewis on an elite list of 121 colleges in the western United States that are above-the-rest academically. “We’re pleased to recommend Fort...
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE August 8, 2011 – August 12, 2011
Image: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE August 8, 2011 – August 12, 2011 MONDAY, August 8, 2011 There are no meetings scheduled on this day. TUESDAY, August 9, 2011 7:30 a.m. – The Board has been invited to attend the monthly meeting of the La Plata Economic Development Alliance at La Plata Electric,...
