The Met: Live in HD has been cancelled!
Given the significant snow event underway, this morning’s The Met: Live in HD showing of Romeo et Juliette at Fort Lewis College has been cancelled! The Met: Live in HD continues Jan. 21 with new Roméo et Juliette Performance transmitted “live” to FLC campus from New York’s Metropolitan Opera Durango, CO – The Met: Live in HD, presented by the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in partnership with The Metropolitan Opera,...
Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College
Life-Long Learning opens with the history of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Durango, CO – The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College presents “The Rio Grande Southern Railroad: A Short, Eventful History” on Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. This free lecture will be held in Noble Hall, Rm. 130. Cres Fleming, retired chemist, railroad historian, volunteer, and collector, shares how the RGS connected the...
More Rain and Snow coming this week!
More rain, snow and ice have been forecast– for the later part of this week… higher elevations may get a foot of snow or more! It pays to keep track of the rain, snow, and ice… as it has been challenging to keep the roads clear… To stay in touch, DurangoDowntown.com has a great weather section… Take a look: Durango Area Weather and Climate We all love our snow! Great Dane Oreo just wants to have fun and...
Welshly Arms at FLC Community Concert Hall
Rock/R&B comes to the Community Concert Hall with Welshly Arms Concert Hall highlights band as an “Artist You Need to Know” on Jan. 21 Durango, CO – Contemporary rock/R&B will warm up the winter night at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College as Welshly Arms takes the stageSaturday, Jan. 21, 2017, 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. Welshly Arms, which has its roots in the heart of Midwestern rock ‘n’ roll and...
College scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association
Electric cooperative to host scholarship Q&A Open House on Jan. 24 Durango, CO – To assist high school seniors and their parents with the application process for college scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), the cooperative will host a special Open House, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 5-7:30 p.m. at LPEA’s Bodo Park headquarters (45 Stewart St., Durango). LPEA staff members will be on-hand to answer any...
Ballet Folklorico
Registration open for Ballet Folklorico de Durango community dance group Durango, CO – New classes for traditional Mexican Folklorico dances begin Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m., and enrollment is open to anyone interested. Ballet Folklorico de Durango is a community performing arts dance group. Students must be at least 5 years of age, and the cost for enrollment is $60 per semester with Fort Lewis College students’ fees waived, and...
EPA Releases Final Analysis of Metals
EPA Releases Final Analysis of Metals Released from Gold King Mine in the Animas and San Juan Rivers WASHINGTON, (Durango, CO) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted the final fate and transport report for the Gold King Mine (GKM) release. The report focuses on understanding pre-existing river conditions, the movement of metals related to the GKM release through the river system, and the effects of the GKM...
New General Manager for Purgatory Ski Resort
Purgatory Resort Announces New General Manager! Durango, Colo. — Purgatory Resort officials announced the appointment of Colin McBeath as its new General Manager. McBeath was most recently the general manager at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa in Alaska and has more than 20 years of international and national experience as a general manager and hotel manager for groups such as the Sheraton, Kimpton Hotels,...
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Squirrel Nut Zippers kicks off 2017 at the Community Concert Hall Big band/swing/jazz/alternative rock band to take the stage on Jan. 12, 2017 Durango, CO – Big band/swing/jazz/alternative rock band Squirrel Nut Zippers kicks off 2017 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, with a “Hot” show on Thursday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. As a band, Squirrel Nut Zippers rejoices at the difficulty...
Free Legal Clinic
Free Legal Clinic at the Ignacio Community Library Friday, January 13, 2017 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Ignacio, CO – A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM on the second FRIDAY of each month at the Ignacio Community Library at 470 Goddard Avenue in Ignacio. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and...
