“Devil’s Fruit Basket” to be tapped Aug. 5th at Steamworks
Image: “Devil’s Fruit Basket” to be tapped Aug. 5th at Steamworks DURANGO, Colo. – With a nod to the recent blistering summer heat, Steamworks Brewing Co. will tap its “Devil’s Fruit Basket” on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at 3 p.m., as “Firkin Fridays” continues at the brewpub. “We’ve used our Ale Diablo, which is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale as a base blended with fresh...
LPEA members to receive $2.5 million “patronage capital” refund
Image:LPEA members to receive $2.5 million “patronage capital” refund Refunds posted as bill credits or mailed as checks during August billing cycle DURANGO, Colo. – Archuleta and La Plata County businesses and residents, who have paid their electric bills to La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) for at least one year, will receive patronage capital refunds totaling $2.5 million during the August billing cycle. At its...
Narrow Gauge Avenue to be Closed for Street Repairs
Image:Narrow Gauge Avenue to be Closed for Street Repairs Durango, CO: Beginning on Monday, August 1st, Narrow Gauge Avenue will be closed between 9th and 11th Streets as City crews work to reconstruct the street. This section of Narrow Gauge currently has significant road damage and drainage issues and crews will be removing all existing asphalt, then making repairs and repaving the section. During...
District 1 Director Terry Alley steps down from LPEA board
Image:District 1 Director Terry Alley steps down from LPEA board Electric cooperative initiates procedure to fill vacant Archuleta County seat DURANGO, Colo. – Citing his imminent move to Colorado Springs, Colo., La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board member Terry Alley has stepped down from his position as a director in District 1 – Archuleta County....
Animas River Trail – Construction to begin on section of Animas River Trail between the Durango Mall and Durango Harley Davidson
Image: Animas River Trail – Construction to begin on section of Animas River Trail between the Durango Mall and Durango Harley Davidson Durango, CO: The City of Durango has contracted with Weeminuche Construction Authority to construct the approximate 1,000 foot length of Animas River Trail between the existing section of Animas River Trail behind the Durango Mall and the existing section of Animas River Trail...
Planning Commission Draft Comprehensive Plan Edits Available for Review
Image: Planning Commission Draft Comprehensive Plan Edits Available for Review Durango, CO – The La Plata County Planning Commission has begun its review of the draft Comprehensive Community Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a policy document which depicts where our community has been, where we are presently, where we want to go, and how we plan to get there. At the request of the Planning Commission,...
Cool Summer Adventures in Durango
Image: Cool Summer Adventures in Durango Get relief from the sizzling temperatures in SW Colorado Durango, CO – Beat the sizzling summer heat with a cool stay in Durango, Colorado! Nestled in the San Juan Mountains at 6,500 feet above sea level, Durango offers a break from the sweltering temps of summer. Enjoy cool mountain nights and over 300 days of sunshine under blue bird skies. Relax, refresh and...
Railfest 2011 on August 19-21st
Pager item text :Railfest 2011Image:Railfest 2011 on August 19-21st Our 13th Annual Railfest celebrates railroads and the men & women who work them. This 4-day weekend will feature the Eureka & Palisade #4, RGS Goose #5, special train events, and a World Fast Draw competition. RGS Galloping Goose #5: “Even though originally built from Buicks and Pierce Arrows, the word “dignified” never seems to have been...
Fire in Cherry Creek Area Southwest of Durango is 75% Contained
Image:Fire in Cherry Creek Area Southwest of Durango is 75% Contained The Cracker Fire is located 8 miles south of Hwy 160, west of County Road 105 in Flat Canyon. The fire was dispatched to Fort Lewis Mesa Fire shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. The ¼ acre fire quickly grew to approximately 6 acres on densely covered, steep terrain. Initial attack was made by crews and equipment from Fort Lewis Mesa Fire, United...
Kids – Move N’ Groove at the Durango Recreation Center on Monday Afternoons!
Image:Kids – Move N’ Groove at the Recreation Center on Monday Afternoons! The Durango Community Recreation Center will offer a new children’s dance and gymnastics class on Mondays for the next four weeks. Move ‘n Groove will teach children, ages four through six, the basics of beginning gymnastics and dance. This hour-long class will include a warm up, dance and gymnastics exercises, and games that teach kids...
