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...
Colorado Economic Recovery
Image:Summary:”Fort Lewis College in Durango is hosting the next meeting of the Colorado Economic Recovery and Accountability Board in the Lyceum at the Center for Southwest Studies. The meeting is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 24, and is open to the public. ” ” Fort Lewis College in Durango is hosting the next meeting of the Colorado Economic Recovery and Accountability Board in the Lyceum at the Center for...
Open house to view new floodplain mapping for LP County
Image:Summary: ” Durango, CO – On Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., the La Plata County Building Department and Office of Emergency Management will sponsor a presentation and open house at the La Plata County Courthouse, Anasazi Meeting Room, 1060 E. Second Avenue, Durango, Colorado to take public comment on a series of flood plain maps that have been developed in cooperation with the Colorado Water Conservation Board and...
Parks and Recreation Hosts 6th Annual Triathlon
Image:” Durango, CO – The 6th Annual Durango Parks and Recreation Triathlon kicks-off from the Durango Community Recreation Center on Saturday, August 1st at 8:00 a.m. By incorporating sprint triathlon distances, Durango Parks and Recreation created a practical race for the beginner triathlete as well as the seasoned veteran, looking to complete a competitive training course. The race begins and ends at the...
Three Springs Plaza Venue for Out To Lunch With Terry Rickard
Image:” Friday, August 7th from 11:30a – 1:30p Three Springs, Durango, CO — Three Springs Plaza will host the first of two Out To Lunch concerts on Friday, August 7th from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. The increasingly popular venue for entertainment will feature Terry Rickard, popular guitarist and singer. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch or purchase lunch available from the Three Springs neighborhood...
Two Arrested for Theft
Image:” Durango, CO – On July 21, 2009, Durango police officers arrested Jonathon B. Thompson, 18 of Durango, and a 17-year-old male juvenile, also of Durango, for stealing items from unlocked cars. Officers responded to Valentine Drive at approximately 1:25 a.m. and located the two individuals in the street. Several items of stolen property were recovered. Thompson was transported to La Plata...
