Bringing Back the Wild West: Gunfights Return to the Diamond Belle Saloon
Image:Bringing Back the Wild West: Gunfights Return to the Diamond Belle Saloon Historic downtown Durango will continue to live up to its name this summer, as The Strater Hotel and the Diamond Belle Saloon bring back the traditional western saloon gunfight. This staged event takes place at the Diamond Belle Saloon, which is directly adjacent to the Strater Hotel. The Diamond Belle is revered as Durango’s original...
FOAL (Friends of the Arts Library) at Durango Art Center presents Ann Dettmer Sacred Places of the Heart
FOAL (Friends of the Arts Library) at Durango Art Center presents Ann DettmerSacred Places of the HeartExplorations in Mixed MediaJuly 6 – August 28th 2010Artist Reception July 9 5-7 p.m. 802 E Second AveDurango Ann’s mixed media paintings and artist books are stunning. Dettmer a Ouray artist is best known for her evocative oil paintings, however her show at DAC will be some of her new explorations. Dettmer has been...
Durango Road Report for the Week of July 4th
Image:Durango Road Report for the Week of July 4th The following is the road report for the week of July 4th, 2010: Road Construction: Florida Road Reconstruction Traffic is one way westbound only from North College Drive to E 3rd/15th Street. Motorists are encouraged to use CR 250 to connect to Florida Road eastbound. Colorado Avenue In conjunction with the Florida Road Project Colorado Avenue will be closed to through...
Electricity usage monitors available free-of-charge to the public
Image:Electricity usage monitors available free-of-charge to the public La Plata Electric and area libraries offering “Kill A WattTM” monitors on loan DURANGO, Colo. – In an effort to help its customers understand and potentially reduce their electricity usage, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is now offering “Kill A WattTM”...
LPEA revises policy for renewable generation
Image:LPEA revises policy for renewable generation Funds to be allocated for REC purchase for up to 10kW of installation per system La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has revised its renewable generation policy to provide a more consistent and equitable rebate amount to member-customers, and ensure sustainable incentives for installation of local solar PV, wind and micro-hydro electricity generating systems at both residences...
Wednesdays Local Social
‘Evenings on Eighth, a Durango local’s social event every Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 that showcases and celebrates everything that is unique and local to our community.’ Come and enjoy live music, local food, beer-wine, bikes, art, kid’s activities and the Durango Farmers Market. Evenings on Eighth is a community fair with an emphasis on sustainability. The event occupies Eighth Street between the railroad...
CALEB CRUMP’S DISCO PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA
July 10, 2010 10:00 pm – 2:00 amDoors Open @ 9:00pm18+ Ages$5 At the doorCome out to The Abbey for your chance to be on national television! THE CALEB CRUMP TV SHOW will be airing a 30 minute episode from THE ABBEY THEATRE! Join us for a disco extravaganza featuring DJ Caleb Crump!$5 Cover!!!Caleb Crump is an accomplished television producer, host, entrepreneur, and entertainer. He has created over 1,000 television...
4th of July Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Image:4th of July Freedom 5K Run/Walk Durango, CO: Join the City of Durango’s Parks and Recreation Department and start your 4th of July festivities on the right foot. Bring your whole family and all of your friends to participate. All ages are welcome to run, walk, stroll or stride this festive 5K along the scenic Animas River Trail. The Durango Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone to...
Durango Performing Arts Company presents “A Grand Night for Singing”
Image:Durango Performing Arts Company presents “A Grand Night for Singing” Roger’s and Hammerstein’s remarkable classics are brought up to date and infused with taste and imagination in the musical revue “A Grand Night for Singing.” Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and Composer Fred Wells combine the timeless songs of R&H with fresh, innovative musical arrangements including a sultry,...
The Local Passion of Elizabeth Kanahan
She has been painting her whole life, and always loved it but didn’t believe it was possible to make a living at it. Durango is fortunate to have so many local artists, and has found the passion within one of our very own. She attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to study to be a dietitian after high school, completing two years before realizing that it wasn’t for her. She moved back to NJ,...
