Charles Leslie moves into his own at the Community Concert Hall
Image:Summary:With an economy that may see the tightening of pocket books, and less spending on show tickets, new Community Concert Hall Director Charles Leslie remains optimistic, and is indeed bringing “the world” to Durango. DURANGO, Colo. – Charles Leslie is having a good time. He was told by Gary Penington, his predecessor at the Community Concert Hall, that he now has “one of the best jobs in Colorado,”...
Register Your Team for Fall Adult Sports
Image:”Durango, CO – Durango Parks and Recreation has opened team registrations for their Adult & Teen Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football and Soccer Leagues. League manuals and rosters are available at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Avenue. Be the first to register your team at the Captains’ Organizational Meeting at the Community Recreation Center: Ø Adult...
Local Wildlife Photographers Sought for Exhibit at Library
Image:” Durango, CO – Local photographers are invited to submit their work for “The Beast in the Library: Wildlife Photography” an upcoming photography exhibit at the Durango Public Library. The exhibit will run from September 13, 2009 through October 24, 2009 as part of the Common Reading Experience centered on David Baron’s book The Beast in the Garden. Submissions will be accepted from 10...
Award-Winning Songwriter Offers Teen Workshop at the Durango Public Library
Image:” Durango, CO – Nashville songwriter and recording artist Andy Hackbarth will be offering a free teen (12- 17) songwriting workshop entitled, “”Be Your Own Rock Star!”” on July 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. The 60- to 75-minute program introduces songwriting and lyric writing as a creative outlet for young adults in a fun and interactive way. Using hit songs on...
The Gardens at James Ranch, setting an example for sustainable agriculture
Pager item text : James Ranch Image: The Gardens at James Ranch, setting an example for sustainable agriculture DURANGO, Colo. – When, in the mid-90s, Jennifer James Wheeling announced her desire to return to the family ranch (James Ranch) and launch an organic farm, her father, David James told her he had the perfect plot of land – a fallow piece, regularly traversed by migrating elk, filled with rocks and prairie dogs and up...
Local Man Arrested for Embezzlement
Image:” Durango, CO – On July 16, 2009, Durango Police officers arrested Travis Harrison, 41 of Durango, for felony theft. Harrison worked as a manager for Brown Shoe Fit Company from 2004 until May of this year. He has been accused of embezzling over $191,000 from the company over a period of five years beginning in 2004. Harrison was placed under arrest for Felony Theft, CRS 18-4-401 and...
Two Durango businesses rank in top 3 for statewide business plan competition
Image:Summary:Laurie Sigillito of FASTSIGNS® and Keith Walzak and Sheri Amass of DurangoDowntown.com Inc. were selected the first and third place winners (respectively) in the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network’s statewide business plan competition this summer.” Two Durango businesses rank in top 3 for statewide business plan competition DURANGO – Laurie Sigillito of FASTSIGNS® and Keith Walzak and...
LA PLATA COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING WORKSHOP
Image:” Durango, CO – La Plata County is hosting a community Visioning Workshop for the Comprehensive Community Plan Update. This workshop is the first step towards establishing a community vision for La Plata County. A community vision is a critical component of a Comprehensive Plan as it defines the shared values residents have in common, as well as articulates what the community desires to be in the future. ...
Draft SkyRidge Open Space Management Plan Available
Image:” Durango, CO – In coordination with the City of Durango’s Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board, a draft SkyRidge Open Space Management Plan has been prepared and is now available for community review and comment. The plan is intended to provide a framework for the sound stewardship of the approximately 184 acres of open space surrounding the neighborhood. The draft plan will be presented for discussion...
“Kid’s Create” Event @ the Library!
Image: ” Durango, CO – Kids going into 2nd through 5th grades are invited to participate in the “Kids Create!” event on Thursday, July 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room of the Durango Public Library. Kids can create some fun projects to take home with them during this event which is part of the “Be Creative @Your Library” summer reading program. The kids will also work together to design a temporary...
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