Farmington Museum Opens New Exhibition: “Built By Gas.”
Farmington evolved from a rural farming community to a national energy hub when New Mexico’s first commercial gas well was drilled one mile south of Aztec on October 21, 1921. Sponsored by Traegers Bar and Three Rivers Brewing
Singing with Santa, Colorado Gives, Noel “NITE”
If you’ve been in Durango for more than a couple of years, you know we like to go crazy with our holiday events, starting the day after Thanksgiving. Here’s a brief roundup. Sponsored by Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley, LLC and Closets Plus
Lost and Found Champions Since 1981
Literally dozens of backcountry enthusiasts each year can thank La Plata County Search and Rescue volunteers who came looking for and found them, and in some cases, saved their lives. Sponsored by Alpine Bank
Hope’s Door Opens to Homeless, Housing Insecure
The new 40-unit Espero apartment complex will offer on-site support services to help residents overcome homelessness and the problems that led them there. Sponsored by Closets Plus and Express Employment Professionals
Luxury Housing Dominating the Real Estate Market
Luxury housing purchases comprise the bulk of real estate sales this fall. Learn why. Sponsored by Alpenglow Properties
LPEA Closer to Meeting Carbon Footprint Goals
LPEA is on track to reduce its carbon footprint six to seven years ahead of schedule – AND – save $7 million a year. Sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore and Closets Plus
Voters Say ‘No’ to ‘Building Durango’s Future’ Slate
Erika Brown, Rick Peterson, and Andrea Parmenter will take seats on the Durango School District 9-R Board of Directors. Lawsuit still pending. Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings
Here’s what YOU need to know this November
In this edition of #LPEAwire, LPEA VP of Member Experience Hillary Knox highlights three things to watch out for: Your LPEA Capital Credit refund, phone scams, and LPEA’s annual “Fill the Bucket” food drive on November 20th. Sponsored by La Plata Electric Association
Animas High School Gather At Site of New Building
Animas High School students, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate at the soon-to-be new location on the Fort Lewis College campus. This move was made possible by the BEST Grant. Sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and Express Employment Professionals
Delta Leaving, Frontier Staying, Airport Expanding
At the start of the summer, Durango-La Plata Airport announced two new carriers, Frontier and Delta, would start offering regular flights out of Durango. Although Delta has announced they will no longer be flying out of Durango beginning November 1, the summer had higher-than-usual numbers of people traveling to and from Durango, and it looks like the trend will continue into the holiday season. Interview with Tony Vicari. Sponsored by Service Master Restore and Ace Hardware
