Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – The annual Fort Lewis College tradition of celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016. The community is invited to join in the day’s free activities. The traditional March of Solidarity will begin the celebration at 12:15 p.m. Those wishing to participate should gather at the Center of Southwest Studies. The...
A Road Map to Your Financial Report WorkShop
A Road Map to Your Financial Report Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and Southwest Colorado Community College present a workshop entitled A Road Map to Your Financial Report. According to the New York Times, 3 out of the top 5 reasons for business failure are associated with finances. “You cannot be in control of your business if you do not know what is going on. With bad numbers or no numbers, a...
“Nutcracker” at Community Concert Hall event, Dec. 11-13
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to perform the classic “Nutcracker” San Juan Symphony featured at Community Concert Hall event, Dec. 11-13 Durango, CO – Nearly 50 local dancers will join the professionals of the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to present the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. For the 9th consecutive year, the ballet will charm Durango audiences with two...
D&SNGRR The Polar Express
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ November 21, 2015-January 2, 2016 Based on the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the Christmas season on a special trip to the North Pole! Fox News rated us one of top 5 POLAR EXPRESS RIDES! Make it your holiday tradition to...
Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
LPEA seeking applicants for Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp All-expenses paid experience provides “leadership edge” to high school juniors Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites high school juniors to participate in the Colorado Electric Education Institute Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp – an all-expenses paid educational/leadership camp set for July 17-22, 2016 at Glen Eden Resort outside of Steamboat...
Noel night on December 4, 2015
Noel Night 2015 Durango, CO – On December 4, over 90 downtown merchants will be participating in Noel Night. It actually lasts all day and participating members have created their own store incentives including discounts, refreshments, entertainment and more. Sponsored by Local First, which is a non-profit organization comprised of locally owned, independent businesses in La Plata County. Now, I know I am supposed to shop local...
December 5, 2015 9am-4pm
Durango Native American Winter Arts Market December 5, 2015 Durango, CO – Please come out and support our Native American Students as well as Native American Artists. There will be authentic Native American jewlery, pottery, paintings, and other fine arts and crafts. We will also be selling breakfast burritos in the morning and there will be Navajo Tacos for sale at lunch time. The Market will take place at Durango High School...
Starting Your Business Workshop
Starting Your Business Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and 1st SouthWest Bank are sponsoring a half day workshop, Starting Your Business on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Durango Public Library Program Room. Starting a business can be challenging and uncertain. This course is designed to help you navigate through the steps you need to take to start a successful business. Presenters include...
Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating set for Downtown Durango
Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating set for Downtown Durango Merchants/BID/Chamber team up for 6th Annual event to provide safe Halloween activity Durango, CO – A record number of Downtown Durango businesses have teamed up with the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), Southwest Sound and Durango Chamber of Commerce to provide a safe “trick-or-treat” environment for area children, hosting a “Children’s Halloween,” Saturday,...
Japanese “taiko” October, 28, 2015
Nagata Shachu brings to Durango new traditions for Japanese “taiko” Powerful drumming group to take the Community Concert Hall stage on Oct. 28 Durango, CO – Rejuvenating the ancient art form of Japanese taiko through innovative and exciting music, Nagata Shachu comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Based in Toronto, Canada, Nagata Shachu has enthralled audiences with its...
