Step Into Spring: Start Indoors
Spring is just around the corner, but if you are anything like us here at DurangoDowntown.com, we’re sure you’re ready for Spring to be here yesterday! We can’t plant flowers outdoors just yet, hiking still requires snowshoes and gators, and down jackets are still necessary if you plan on lounging in the sun with a nice cup of tea. So, we set out to find a few things you can do to step into Spring…...
Salsa – spicing things up in Durango
Everyone needs a little spice in their life. If you’re missing that special spice, then Salsa Night at Moe’s Starlight Lounge is where you’ll find it. Every Thursday night at 9pm the salsa dancing kicks off. Don’t fret if you lack salsa dancing skills, Rolando Lopez the owner of Twelfth Night DJ gives free salsa lessons starting at 8:30pm. If you want to get more bang for your buck then you...
Demolition Days Begin at the Durango Discovery Museum- Constructive Destruction for At-Risk Youth
Image:Demolition Days Begin at the Durango Discovery Museum- Constructive Destruction for At-Risk Youth Durango Colorado March 12, 2010-Demolition in preparation for the Durango Discovery Museum’s Phase II remodel began February 25, 2010 at the Powerhouse. The work clears the space for interactive science exhibits in the Powerhouse and the Blockhouse-the project’s program, event, and office space. The...
Tibetan nun and former political prisoner to speak at Fort Lewis College
Image:Tibetan nun and former political prisoner to speak at Fort Lewis College DURANGO, CO – Tibetan activist and former political prisoner Ngawang Sangdrolwill talk about her life as a young nun who was arrested first at age 13 for nonviolent protests against the Chinese in Tibet. During her imprisonment in the infamous Drapchi prison, she was a leading figure in the Drapchi 14 – a group of nuns whose songs brought...
DHS SOCCER COACHING POSITION REOPENED
Image:DHS SOCCER COACHING POSITION REOPENEDAll Interested Parties Invited To Apply Durango High School will reopen the position for Head Boys Soccer Coach.Last month, the open position generated a pool of five candidates, four of whom were interviewed and spoke before a community forum of parents and students.Shortly thereafter, several of the candidates withdrew from the process for individual reasons.To ensure that the best...
In-Kind Donations Near $300,000 from Local Contractors for Durango Discovery Museum Building Plans
Image:In-Kind Donations Near $300,000 from Local Contractors for Durango Discovery Museum Building Plans Durango, CO March 19, 2010-With the leadership of Colarelli Construction, general contractor for the Phase II remodel at the Powerhouse, in-kind donations of close to $300,000 have been pledged toward the construction of the Durango Discovery Museum. Claire Bradshaw, executive director of the museum says, “We...
Durango’s Cinco de Mayo to be held Sunday, May 2 at Buckley Park
Image:Durango’s Cinco de Mayo to be held Sunday, May 2 at Buckley Park DURANGO, CO – La Gente de Durango (the people of Durango) are proud to announce their plans to hold Durango’s Cinco de Mayo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 2 at Buckley Park in downtown Durango. This year’s Cinco de Mayo event will include cultural food, vendors, non-profit information booths, children’s games and...
Hozhoni Days Powwow kicks off Friday, March 26
Image:Hozhoni Days Powwow kicks off Friday, March 26 DURANGO, CO – The concluding event of Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis College is the Hozhoni Days Powwow. Each year, the Powwow brings thousands of visitors and Powwow participants to Durango and the College. The 46th annual Hozhoni Days Powwow begins on Friday, March 26 and runs through Saturday, March 27, 2010. The contest Powwow will take place in Whalen Gymnasium....
9-R SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS NEW BOARD MEMBER
Image:9-R SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS NEW BOARD MEMBERBruce Anderson Tapped As New Director District A Board Member At a special board meeting today, the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has appointed Bruce Anderson as its newest Board Member. The special board meeting was called for the purpose of interviewing candidates and possibly selecting a new board member for the...
AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDS ACCELERATE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO US 160 IN LA PLATA COUNTY
Image: AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDS ACCELERATE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO US 160 IN LA PLATA COUNTY The Colorado Department of Transportation has begun another project funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in La Plata County. This project-which receives $4 million in ARRA funding-will relocate and improve the intersection of US 160 and La Plata County roads 222/223, east of...
