What’s New At Purgatory
What’s New At Purgatory Besides a whole lot’a snow, Durango Mountain Resort is offering up many more reasons to ski Purgatory. Snow accumulations from the last big dump gave Purgatory over 5 new feet of powder and more snow is coming. That’s good news for skiers everywhere. Even better news, Purgatory will be open for extended weekends March 27 through the end of April, weather permitting. That means more ski...
The Community Concert Hall welcomes acclaimed Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer April Verch, Feb. 4
Image:The Community Concert Hall welcomes acclaimed Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer April Verch, Feb. 4 DURANGO, Colo. – Dynamic Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer April Verch will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Thursday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Verch, merging Celtic,...
LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH
Image:LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH Durango, CO – La Plata County, the Town of Bayfield, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for the recently completed pedestrian and bicycle path. The shared-use path begins just north of the Bayfield Center Drive...
CDOT, City crews clearing Camino del Rio/North Main (US 550) starting Tuesday night
Image:CDOT, City crews clearing Camino del Rio/North Main (US 550) starting Tuesday night DURANGO – Crews from the Colorado Department of Transportation and the City of Durango will be clearing snow from outer lanes of Camino del Rio (US 550), from 9th Street north to 38th Street over the next few nights, starting Tuesday, January 26. From 11 PM to 5 AM, crews will clear snow to widen the highway...
Renowned banjoist Béla Fleck showcases “The Africa Project,” live, in concert, at the Community Concert Hall, Feb. 2
Pager item text :Béla Fleck Image:Renowned banjoist Béla Fleck showcases “The Africa Project,” live, in concert, at the Community Concert Hall, Feb. 2 DURANGO, Colo. – Durango favorite Béla Fleck returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., with more than just his banjo, showcasing “The Africa...
Office of Emergency Management Offers Winter Storm Information and Safety Tips
Image:Office of Emergency Management Offers Winter Storm Information and Safety Tips The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management has been monitoring storm activities throughout the week and has had continuous communication with fire departments, road crews, National Weather Service and volunteer agencies in order to maintain situational awareness for La Plata County. A series of winter storms has impacted La Plata...
Southwest Colorado STORM UPDATE: 8:45 AM Friday, January 22
Image:Southwest Colorado STORM UPDATE: 8:45 AM Friday, January 22 US 160 WOLF CREEK PASS: Closed Thursday night at 6 PM. East side opened 8:40 AM today/west side (west of ski area) remains closed – crews expertly cleared natural slides of about 8 ft deep by 150 ft long and another 16 ft deep by 100 feet long. They are now working on the west side. Crews on pass now assessing control work; slide paths ran even below...
CATCH THE BEACH BALL THIS SNOWDOWN AT THE DOUBLE TREE
Image:CATCH THE BEACH BALL THIS SNOWDOWN AT THE DOUBLE TREE After a three year break the Snowdown Ball is back-but with a twist, it’s open to all ages and this year it’s called the Beach Ball! So head on down to the Double Tree Hotel Ballroom on Saturday, January 30 and dance to the surfing sounds of Jan and Dean, the Beach Boys and many more! The Ball starts at 6:30 pm and goes until midnight. Prices for the...
“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue at the Community Concert Hall rescheduled for Jan. 23
Image:”Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue at the Community Concert Hall rescheduled for Jan. 23 DURANGO, Colo. – With winter storm conditions impacting driving conditions Thursday night, Jan. 21, the Community Concert Hall has rescheduled tonight’s show “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of...
9R Snow Day Student Shuttle Deal
Image:9R Snow Day Student Shuttle Deal 9-R schools are closed tomorrow, and parents can leave the driving to us! Purgatory is offering a free 9-R student shuttle for middle-school and high-school students ages 13 and up with purchase of a $51 student lift ticket. The shuttle departs the downtown Transit Center at 8:30 am sharp. Parents, please arrive at the Transit Center early, as seats are limited and will be available on a...
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