Santa Rita Park Sand Volleyball Court Improvements
Image:Santa Rita Park Sand Volleyball Court Improvements DurangoParks and Recreation extends their appreciation to Leland House/Rochester Hotel, Backatcha Volleyball Team, and BP Operations in Durango for their generous contributions to the improvements made at the Santa Rita Park sand volleyball courts. The improvements included the addition of 75 tons of volleyball sand, new nets and boundary lines. The community of Durango...
AT THE MARKET: from the field, off the vine, out of the kitchen
Biting into that perfect tomato is one of the best summertime activities. Sliced tomatoes, tomatoes in the salad, roasted tomatoes for soup, tomatoes on bread, tomatoes with fresh basil and mozzarella…. sounds a little bit like Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Co., doesn’t it? Tomato Co.s, err.. tomato farmers are picking perfect tomatoes as we speak and they’ll be at the farmers market over the next few weekends....
15 Years of Good Beer
Have you tried Ska’s award winning, True Blonde Ale, Special ESB, or their Nefarious Ten Pin Porter? If not… you should! Ska Brewing Co. has been making damn good beer for, well, a long time. “At first, all we wanted to do is brew great beer,” says Bill Graham, co-owner of Ska Brewing Co. “We’ve come a long way, but we wouldn’t be here without the support of the craft beer community and our...
Uncle Lucius Plays The Henry Strater Theatre
Pager item text :Uncle LuciusImage:Uncle Lucius Plays The Henry Strater Theatre “Austin’s Uncle Lucius is one of the most generous interpretations of Southern rock and soul since The Black Crowes, with songs both Hank Williams and The Band would appreciate” – Center Stage, Chicago “I would now say that Uncle Lucius does Austin flavored country-rock. They take music to a place...
Ska Brewing Celebrates 15 Years of Craft Beer Saturday, August 28th, 2010
Image:Ska Brewing Celebrates 15 Years of Craft Beer Saturday, August 28th, 2010 Ska Brewing Co. will be celebrating its 15th anniversary on August 28th. In the craft beer industry, that’s a major milestone. Although the industry experienced rapid growth in the early 90’s, sales slowed later in the decade and many new brewers went out of business. Now, craft beer is on the rise again and Ska is becoming known around the...
It’s Hatch Chile Season!
Durangoans really love chiles and none more than the delectable green capsicum variety that flourishes around neighboring Hatch, N.M. Now the last few weeks of summer herald the arrival of fresh chiles by the truckload. They are for sale at festivals, restaurants, and markets and are the centerpieces of recipe contests and celebrations in and around New Mexico. And, in the coming weeks, Nature’s Oasis is holding chile roastings....
Yoga Durango on Main
On Aug 2nd, Yoga Durango held its inaugural Sunrise Flow on Main. Yoga Durango- Durango’s Community Yoga Center- offers various styles of yoga for beginners to advanced yogis, including workshops and teacher trainings. With their new location, Yoga Durango on Main, yoga enthusiasts will have access to great classes, Mon-Fri, at a new convenient location- downtown @ 1140-A Main Ave. “We have expanded our practice to...
The Deedles Play the Summit Thursday September 23
Pager item text :The DeedlesImage:The Deedles Play the Summit Thursday September 23 In a world thirsty for bands with a fresh and edgy sound, The Deedles are a breath of fresh air. No matter your musical taste, age or gender, there is something for you in the energetic, heartfelt and powerful music of this Kansas rock outfit. Emerging from the thriving Kansas bluegrass scene in the wake of their involvement with the late powerhouse,...
DMR Prepares for Biggest Day of Summer Yet
Pager item text :DMR Summer EventImage:DMR Prepares for Biggest Day of Summer Yet Resort announces packed lineup of events for weekend of August 14-15 Back-to-school is almost here, but there’s still time for some last-minute summer fun at Durango Mountain Resort. This Saturday, August 14, promises to be the resort’s biggest day of the summer, with a full lineup of events that offers something for everyone.Family Movie...
LPEA to host concurrent CoSEIA solar workshops, Aug. 26
Image:LPEA to host concurrent CoSEIA solar workshops, Aug. 26 Solar PV and solar thermal instruction to enhance local installer knowledge To assist in furthering quality installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal units in La Plata and Archuleta counties, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host advanced PV Building Code and Solar Thermal Systems workshops Thursday, Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sessions...
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