It’s Snowing… Is Your Body in Ski Condition?
We’ve all been there: the snow falls, we lace up our boots and enjoy an amazing day on the slopes or at the Nordic Center. All this to painfully discover those muscles that we haven’t used in months. With the snow already falling, now is a perfect time to get your body toned up for the ski season. The best way to avoid misery, and injury, is to condition your body for the season: make regular exercise a habit. Here are...
Wedding Checklist – The 3 Most Important Things to Do in Wedding Planning
After waiting for the longest time, your beau has finally proposed and asked for your hand in marriage. Seeing the engagement ring wrapped around your finger, you must be ecstatic as you conjure up images of a surreal, elegant and lavish wedding – something that even royalty would find to their liking. Now, on to planning a wedding budget … Yes, reality checks in as soon as you both discuss the budget – which is hardly enough for a...
LPEA/Ska Brewing Co. to host “Bodo Bash” for United Way
Image:Summary:As part of its commitment to United Way of Southwest Colorado, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), in partnership with Ska Brewing Co., will host the third annual “Bodo Bash” for United Way, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. at the Ska “world headquarters,” 225 Girard, Durango.LPEA/Ska Brewing Co. to host “Bodo Bash” for United Way As part of its commitment to United Way of...
Household Hazardous Waste Collection a Success
Image:Household Hazardous Waste Collection a Success The sixth annual Household Hazardous waste collection event, jointly hosted by La Plata County, Durango Fire and Rescue and the City of Durango, was once again successful in collecting large amounts of chemicals and paint for proper disposal. Clean Harbors Environmental Services of Denver was hired to accept and dispose of the collected materials. BP also contributed...
Energy Efficient Mortgages Hit the Road
Energy Efficient Mortgages Hit the Road Expert Energy Program Loan Officers Stephen Ponce-Pore and Valerie Copenhaver offer free sessions throughout Southwest Colorado The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) is teaming up with The New Community Coalition (TNCC) and Uncompahgre Valley Regional ENERGY STAR® for New Homes to bring two speakers to Southwest Colorado. Speakers will discuss an approach to rejuvenating the...
Stewing Over What To Make For Dinner? Try these GREAT Fall recipes.
It’s mid-week, and time for dinner. Somehow, tonight’s menu hasn’t come together- no problem, durangodowntown.com has got you covered. In fact, we’ve got your entire week covered with recipes that are perfect for this time of year; It’s cold outside… make it warm inside. In A Jam: You might be sitting at your desk right now thinking “what am I going to make for dinner?” You and hundreds...
Halloween Events for Kids at the Durango Public Library
Image:Halloween Events for Kids at the Durango Public Library Cerridwen, the Halloween witch will usher in Halloween for kids at the Durango Public Library on Tuesday, October 26 at 4:00 in Program Room 1. Cerridwen (alias Erica Sodos) performs magic, casts spells, spins witchy tales, and incorporates plenty of comedy and audience participation in her shivery performance. Erica is a performer, clown, and magician...
Library’s Spoken Word Series Continues with Spoon River Anthology
Image:Library’s Spoken Word Series Continues with Spoon River Anthology Durango, CO: On Tuesday, November 2, the Durango Public Library continues its 2010-2011 Spoken Word Series with “SpoonRiver Anthology.” Beginning at 7:00 p.m. local readers, including theatre professionals Dennis Johnson and Anna Price, will read selections/epitaphs from the Edgar Lee Masters’ classic. For more...
Library Continues Community Cinema Series With “Deep Down”
Image:Library Continues Community Cinema Series With “Deep Down” The Durango Public Library continues its Community Cinema Series on Wednesday, November 10 with a screening of Deep Down – “Deep in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, Beverly May and Terry Ratliff find themselves at the center of a contentious community battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coalmine.” The film...
Fall for Durango Vacation Package
Enjoy our Colorado blue sky and mild temperatures while you soak up the incredible beauty of Southwest Colorado. Choose from one of Durango’s famous historic hotels – such as the General Palmer Hotel or the Strater Hotel. Or, select from other great Durango options like downtown hotels, a unique bed and breakfast or one of the many lodging options offered by Durango Mountain Resort to take in the surrounding majestic...
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