LPEA to host informational workshop for ranchers/irrigators

Image:LPEA to host informational workshop for ranchers/irrigators A discussion of rates, billing period, cost of irrigation service to be included   DURANGO, Colo. – To help clarify utility rates, billing periods and more for ranchers and others who irrigate their land, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host a free informational workshop Thursday, April 8, 5-6:30 p.m. at LPEA headquarters, 45 Stewart Street (Bodo...

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Durango Library Displays Henna Artwork

Image:Durango Library Displays Henna Artwork   Durango, CO –  A henna display by middle school kids in the Del Alma middle school program is on display in the Children’s Room of the Durango Public Library.             Henna is a plant dye that is used to make temporary tattoos in many cultures. Painting with henna has been done for over 5,000 years throughout...

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2010 Durango Independent Film Festival Was The “Reel” Deal

Image:2010 Durango Independent Film Festival Was The “Reel” Deal Packed Audiences, Filmmakers From Around The World Help To Continue The Festival’s Growth   Durango, Colorado – The Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF), held March 3 – 7, 2010 in Durango, Colorado was the “big one,” according to officials alluding to the festival’s “Lure of Film” tag line. Full houses...

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Community Concert Hall and Music in the Mountains Goes to School Program present STRUT YOUR STUFF, A MUSICAL SHOWCASE

Image:Community Concert Hall and Music in the Mountains Goes to School Program present STRUT YOUR STUFF, A MUSICAL SHOWCASE DURANGO, CO., March 8, 2010 – Two of Durango’s premier music presenters team up to offer a showcase of regional youth talent with Strut Your Stuff, A Musical Showcase on Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College. “Strut Your Stuff” was launched originally in...

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Mercy Regional Medical Center to Join Centura Health

Image:Summary:DURANGO, Colo.- The board of stewardship trustees of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), Mercy’s parent organization, voted yesterday in favor of Mercy Regional Medical Center’s integration into Centura Health. Centura Health is sponsored by CHI and Adventist Health System. The decision follows a unanimous recommendation from Mercy Regional Medical Center’s board of directors and the approval of Centura...

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Public comment session planned to help choose next president of Fort Lewis College

Image:Summary:On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union, Vallecito Room, the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College will hold a public comment session for both campus and community members to express their opinions on the three Fort Lewis College presidential candidates. The Board will then use this input to make their selection of the next president of Fort Lewis College. The announcement of the...

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Durango Police Arrest Suspected Counterfeiter

Image:Durango Police Arrest Suspected Counterfeiter   Durango, CO -Durango Police arrested a man suspected of being responsible for series of incidents beginning in early February, involving thefts and transactions using counterfeit money. Dennis Alan Childers was arrested today and a search warrant served for his residence on Animas View Drive. Childers is suspected of making counterfeit money in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100...

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Hozhoni Days celebration back for a 46th year at Fort Lewis College

Pager item text :Hozhoni DaysImage:Summary:The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. In years past, Hozhoni Days has attracted as many as 5,000 participants and visitors from across North America.Hozhoni Days celebration back for a 46th year at Fort Lewis College   DURANGO, CO – The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning...

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Vienna Boys Choir to enchant regional music lovers March 26 at the Community Concert Hall

Pager item text :Vienna Boys ChoirImage:Summary:The magic of the Vienna Boys Choir comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Friday, March 26, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. The Vienna Boys’ Choir is one of the world’s oldest existing boys’ choirs. A 1498 founding document of Maximilian I called the first dozen boys to the imperial court as members of the newly formed court music band. Since then, the choir has...

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The Community Concert Hall welcomes The Infamous Stringdusters with special guest Lonesome Stew on March 25

Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with The Infamous Stringdusters set to perform Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Local bluegrass band Lonesome Stew opens the show. The Community Concert Hall welcomes The Infamous Stringdusters with special guest Lonesome Stew on March 25   DURANGO, Colo. – Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with The Infamous...

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