City Continues Snow Removal in Downtown Area
Image:City Continues Snow Removal in Downtown Area Durango, CO – City street crews continue to plow and remove snow from the downtown area. Beginning around midnight tonight, crews will be plowing Main Avenue and the side streets in the downtown area to clear as much snow as possible from city streets. The City would like to remind motorists that there is no parking in the downtown area between 2...
Mercy Cancer Program Receives Accreditation, Commendation
Image:Mercy Cancer Program Receives Accreditation, Commendation Mercy Regional Medical Center’s cancer program was awarded a three-year accreditation, with commendation, by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer. The evaluation of Mercy’s cancer program was conducted through an on-site survey process. To receive accreditation, facilities must demonstrate a commitment to quality...
San Juan Stage Race January 20-24
Image:San Juan Stage Race January 20-24 In Southwest Colorado, we have a very special event. The San Juan Stage race is a dogsled race that draws mushers and spectators from near and far. Not only is it a fun event, but we also raise money for a great cause. The Cystic Fibrosis foundation is near and dear to our hearts and we are excited to donate proceeds from the event to help make CF stand for “Cure...
Chapman Hill Opens For Skiing!
Image:Chapman Hill Opens For Skiing! Durango, CO – Durango Parks and Recreation Department’s Chapman Hill is now open for skiing and snowboarding. The ski hill will be operating on an early season modified schedule which is Monday – Sunday from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Beginning Saturday, December 19 regularly scheduled hours will begin and are Monday – Friday from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00...
City Plans for Snow Removal in Downtown Area
Image:City Plans for Snow Removal in Downtown Area Durango, CO – City street crews have been plowing snow around the clock for the past two days to keep city streets clear. Yesterday’s snowstorm has left piles of snow in the downtown area. In preparation for tomorrow evening’s Noel Night, street crews will be hauling snow from the downtown area beginning tonight. Businesses in the...
Mercy offers “A Blue Christmas Service” Dec. 16
Image:Mercy offers “A Blue Christmas Service” Dec. 16 The public is invited to Mercy Regional Medical Center’s seventh annual Blue Christmas Service from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, in the hospital’s chapel. Led by Mercy chaplains, the 30-minute service will feature readings a time of remembrance, live music, prayer and...
2 Hour Start Delay for Local Schools 12/09
Image:Due to continued concerns regarding weather conditions and transportation issues, Durango School District 9-R will be delaying the start of schools by 2 hours, Wednesday, December 9th. Bus schedules will be adjusted by two hours and each school and the Central Office will begin two hours after their regularly scheduled start times. The school day will end at the normal scheduled time.
PURGATORY TO START DAILY OPERATIONS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 11
Image:PURGATORY TO START DAILY OPERATIONS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 11 Latest storm dumps nearly three feet of snow, with more in the forecast later this week Durango, CO – With more than 33 inches of snow so far this week and more in the forecast, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will open for daily operations on Friday, Dec. 11. The most recent storm blanketed the resort in powder, and mountain operations crews are working to dig...
COUNTY OFFICES REOPEN ON DEC. 9, 2009
Image:COUNTY OFFICES REOPEN ON DEC. 9, 2009 Durango, CO – All La Plata County offices will be open for business as usual on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. All primary (paved) county roads are open but snowpacked, and some county roads may be narrow due to drifting and accumulated snow. During winter storms like this one, many of our high-traffic paved roads are plowed and sanded throughout the day and night, as...
CDOT Crews Clearing Camino del Rio
Image:CDOT Crews Clearing Camino del Rio (US 550) Sidewalks Will Get Some Additional Snowpack DURANGO – Colorado Department of Transportation Maintenance crews are clearing snow from Camino del Rio (US 550), from 9th Street north to 38th Street. To clear all travel lanes, some snow will be plowed onto the sidewalks. The City of Durango will clear the sidewalks as soon crews are able to shift...
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