Are you a business working on your taxes?

Image:   Are you a business working on your taxes?   There are 10 different Colorado income tax credits available to businesses located in an Enterprise Zone designated area.  Credits include: Investment Tax credit — provides a 3% State Income Tax credit on business investments, Job training credits –t allows 10% of eligible training expenses to be credited. New Business Facility, expansion, qualified replacement...

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City Releases Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft

Image:   City Releases Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft   Durango, CO –   The City of Durango has released the draft Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master to the community.  The draft Master Plan has been posted to the City of Durango web site at www.durangogov.org.   There will be a public presentation of the draft Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan on Monday,...

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Elder in Residence to speak on “Being Indian in the City” on February 23 at Fort Lewis College

Image:Elder in Residence to speak on “Being Indian in the City” on February 23 at Fort Lewis College DURANGO, CO – Dr. Nancy Lucero will speak at Fort Lewis College on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, as part of the FLC Native American Center’s Elder in Residence Program. Dr. Lucero’s presentation, entitled “Being Indian in the City,” begins at 5 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum after...

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Mayor Leigh Meigs Encourages Durango 7th Graders to Participate in the Annual “If I Were Mayor…” Essay Contest

Image:Mayor Leigh Meigs Encourages Durango 7th Graders to Participate in the Annual “If I Were Mayor…” Essay Contest   Durango, CO –   Mayor Leigh Meigs is encouraging Durango-area 7th grader to participate in the annual “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest sponsored by the Colorado Municipal League and COLOTRUST.  The essay contest, now in its third year, is aimed at keeping...

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New Publisher Announced for Arts Perspective Magazine

Pager item text :Arts PerspectiveImage:New Publisher Announced for Arts Perspective Magazine Denise Leslie to Lead Regional Arts Print Venue   DURANGO, CO., February 11, 2010 – After six years of successful publication, Arts Perspective magazine names its new publisher, Denise Leslie of Durango. Denise will guide Southwest Colorado’s only quarterly arts publication with full support from previous publisher and...

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County Commissioner White Appointed to Emergency Planning Commission by Governor Ritter

Image:County Commissioner White Appointed to Emergency Planning Commission by Governor Ritter Durango, CO – La Plata County Commissioner Wally White was recently appointed by Governor Ritter to serve a two-year term as a local government representative to the State of Colorado Emergency Planning Commission (CEPC).  This Commission was created in response to the Federal Superfund and Reauthorization Act (SARA/Title III) that...

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Animas River Trail Projects Update

Image:Summary:The City of Durango has begun construction on the portion of Animas River Trail between the Durango Mall and the La Plata County Humane Society. Animas River Trail Projects Update   Durango, CO –   The City of Durango has begun construction on the portion of Animas River Trail between the Durango Mall and the La Plata County Humane Society.  The ¼-mile trail project includes a 250′...

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Downtown Sidewalk Project Resumes

Image:Summary:Construction on the downtown sidewalk improvement project resumed this week. The east side of the 600 block of Main Avenue will be completed first, followed by the west side of the same block. Downtown Sidewalk Project Resumes   Durango, CO –     Construction on the downtown sidewalk improvement project resumed this week.  The east side of the 600 block of Main Avenue will be completed...

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9-R NEWS BRIEFS – February 12, 2010

Image:9-R NEWS BRIEFS – February 12, 2010 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 5:00 p.m., in the 9-R Board Room in the Administration Building. There will be a budget hearing from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., with the regular session following. – – – – – – – – – – – Durango School District 9-R is pleased to...

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Kids Climbing the Walls?

Kids Climbing the Walls? Wreaking havoc on the recently cleaned house and testing mom and dad’s patience only lasts so long! Luckily, we live in a place that offers so many activities for kiddos. Try one of these winter programs that are sure to give mom and dad a break…. the kids probably need one too! Stay Warm Without the Layers, Stay Inside! Durango Recreation Center- Offers classes on everything from ballet to yoga...

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