School Closures
Image:School Closures Due to extreme weather conditions, Superintendent Owen has canceled school for Tuesday, December 8, 2009. All 9-R after-school events, practices, activities, and the 9-R Board Meeting are also canceled. Based on information from the national weather service, the storm may lift tomorrow evening. It is, therefore, anticipated that all schools will reopen on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. As more information is...
COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED ON DEC. 8 DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Image:COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED ON DEC. 8 DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS Durango, CO – Due to the extreme weather conditions, La Plata County offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. All meetings of the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2009 will be postponed and rescheduled. Citizens are encouraged to check the County website at http://co.laplata.co.us or call the La...
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Traditional “Nutcracker” comes to the Community Concert Hall Dec. 18-20
Image: State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Traditional “Nutcracker” comes to the Community Concert Hall Dec. 18-20 DURANGO, Colo. – The quintessential holiday treat, the “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Dec. 18-20, for two matinee (2 p.m.) and two evening (7 p.m.)...
With Snow…Comes Snow Removal
With Snow…Comes Snow Removal Durango, CO – Cooperation from the community is essential to the effective removal of snow from City streets. While we are enjoying the snow and everything it brings to the city, residents and businesses are reminded to remove snow from public sidewalks abutting their property. City Code states that property occupants are required to remove all snow and ice from all public sidewalks...
Ice & Snow, Take it Slow!
Image:LET IT SNOW! Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles, review safety tips, check roadway conditions each tripIce & Snow, Take it Slow! SOUTHWEST COLORADO – Now THIS is the winter storm we’ve been waiting for! Southwest Colorado is experiencing a full-on storm today, this time in the valleys as well as the mountains. Colorado Department of Transportation Maintenance crews are now on winter storm patrols-24-hour...
COUNTY MEETINGS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Image:COUNTY MEETINGS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS Durango, CO – In light of the current weather conditions, the following meetings have been canceled: Joint City Council/Board of County Commissioner meeting on 12/7/09 at 4:00 p.m. Comprehensive Draft Plans Workshop on 12/7/09 Ignacio Public Library from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Comprehensive Draft Plans Workshop on 12/8/09 Bayfield Public Library from 4:30...
Durango Parks and Recreation Begins Snowmaking at Chapman Hill
Image:Durango Parks and Recreation Begins Snowmaking at Chapman Hill Durango, CO – The Durango Parks and Recreation Department has started snowmaking operations on the ski hill at Chapman Hill in preparation for this winter’s ski/snowboard season. City staff are testing and training on the equipment this week and will be making snow for as many hours as possible each day until opening, weather...
COUNTY OFFERS INFORMATION ON SNOW REMOVAL AND DRIVING SAFETY
Image:COUNTY OFFERS INFORMATION ON SNOW REMOVAL AND DRIVING SAFETY During the winter months, snow removal is the primary responsibility of the La Plata County Road and Bridge Department. To keep over 600 miles of county roads clear, our Road and Bridge crews drive in excess of 1,500 miles for every winter snow storm. (This does not include state highways, such as 160, 550 and 172, any roads within municipalities or...
San Juan Basin Health H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Dec. 11 and Dec. 12
Image:San Juan Basin Health H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 San Juan Basin Health will be holding its final targeted H1N1 flu clinics specifically for priority groups on Friday, December 11th from 10-2 at San Juan Basin Health and on Saturday, December 12 from 10-1 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building and Bayfield Elementary School. Along with the previous groups eligible for these clinics,...
Fort Lewis College and Durango High School partner to present the Durango Indian Market
Image:Fort Lewis College and Durango High School partner to present the Durango Indian Market DURANGO – Fort Lewis College and Durango High School are teaming up to present the 1st Annual Durango Indian Market on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Durango High School from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists from across the Four Corners will offer their arts and crafts for sale. The community is invited to stop by and support...
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