A BUMP IN THE ROAD OFFERS TWO NEW POSTPARTUM GROUPS

Image:   A BUMP IN THE ROAD OFFERS TWO NEW POSTPARTUM GROUPS Durango, CO (September 24, 2009)-    As of October 1, 2009, A Bump in the Road will expand to offer the women of the community of Durango and the surrounding areas two new postpartum support and resource opportunities in addition to the ongoing prenatal/preconception group.  NEW! Postpartum Group- Join A Bump in the Road to discuss all matters related to being a new...

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“Outrage” Documentary To Be Screened, Panel Discussion to Follow

“Outrage” Documentary To Be Screened, Panel Discussion to Follow Sunday, October 11, 2009 – NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY Durango, CO — To celebrate National Coming Out Day, Four Corners Gay and Lesbian Alliance for Diversity (4CGLAD) and the Durango Independent Film Festival will be screening the documentary OUTRAGE at the Durango Arts Center on Sunday, October 11, 2009, from 5pm – 7pm. The film will be followed by...

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Durango Road Report for the Week of September 28th

Image:Durango Road Report for the Week of September 28th Roads:West 2nd Avenue from 22nd Street to 25th StreetWest 2nd Avenue between 22nd and 25th Streets will be closed to through traffic as crews continue to replace a waterline and sewer main.  The section between 22nd and 24th Streets will receive asphalt patching – no daytime parking will be permitted in this section as they complete the...

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Cowboy and songwriter Sid Hausman to Perform at Library

Image:Cowboy and songwriter Sid Hausman to Perform at Library Durango, CO –  Sid Hausman, cowboy balladeer, songwriter, and children’s book author from Tesuque, New Mexico, will perform at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 p.m. prior to the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering.  Sid’s music is a blend of folk and Western Americana. He plays a variety of instruments including the banjo,...

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City of Durango Announces Elimination of Positions

Image:City of Durango Announces Elimination of Positions Durango, CO –   The City of Durango announced today that 24 positions have been eliminated from the proposed 2010 budget, representing approximately 10 percent of the City’s regular, full-time workforce.  The following positions have been eliminated:Airport – CustodianCommunication Center – Communications TechnicianFinance –...

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FLC Cheerleaders looking for classic rides for Homecoming Parade

Image:Fort Lewis College Cheerleaders looking for classic rides for Homecoming Parade DURANGO – The Skyhawk Cheerleaders are looking for classic cars and convertibles to carry team members during the 2009 Homecoming Parade. A wide variety of vehicles to represent a range of eras is desired.The parade is scheduled for Friday, October 9th at 6:00 p.m. Participants will need to arrive at 5:15 p.m. for the lineup.If you are...

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SH 3 REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH WEDNESDAY FOR FURTHER ROCKFALL WORK ON THE NORTH END

Image:SH 3 REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH WEDNESDAY FOR FURTHER ROCKFALL WORK ON THE NORTH END Crews from CDOT and contractor Yenter Companies continue work today, tomorrow and Wednesday to bring down more rock material on the north end of the hillside. As crews work on rockfall mitigation, debris on the south end will be cleared and barrier will begin to be replaced so the project can be wrapped up by Wednesday afternoon. As before, SH 3...

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Community invited to FLC Homecoming events beginning October 5

Image:Community invited to FLC Homecoming events beginning October 5   DURANGO – “Building the Future” is the theme for Fort Lewis College’s Homecoming 2009 celebration. The theme is a nod to the changing face of campus with two major construction projects-the new student union and the new biology wing-currently underway. It’s also a nod to the mission of FLC to build better people out of the...

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9-R NEWS BRIEFS – September 25, 2009

Image:9-R NEWS BRIEFS – September 25, 2009  THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2009. – – – – – – – – – – – ANIMAS VALLEY ELEMENTARY Huskies of the Week for RESPECT · Staff Member – Michol Brammer, Academic Coach · Kindergarten – Cass Maloney & Pamela Mendisco · First Grade...

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Ride Transit FREE on September 29th

Ride Transit FREE on September 29th   Durango, CO –   The Methodist Thrift Store is sponsoring a free ridership day for Durango Transit buses on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.  Ride the Loops and Opportunity Bus within the city limits FREE all day.  The Methodist Thrift Shop, located at 986 East Second Avenue, sponsors regular free transit days on the last Tuesday of every month.  To make Opportunity Bus reservations, call...

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