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...
Durango Man Arrested for Internet Luring of Child
Image:” Durango, CO – At approximately 11:55 this morning, Durango police officers, in cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Thomas P. Helm, 60 of Durango, after Helm arrived at Greenmount Cemetery expecting to encounter a 14-year-old boy to engage in sexual activity. He was taken into custody without incident. Police received information that...
Durango’s artist in residence, Mona Wood-Patterson is no mere player
Pager item text :Dames at SeaImage:Summary:How lucky is Durango to have Mona Wood-Patterson? Those who cannot answer the question have not had opportunity (or have missed the opportunity) to experience and enjoy one of her theatrical productions. This is not just any old small town community theatre.Durango’s artist in residence, Mona Wood-Patterson is no mere player DURANGO, Colo. –“All the world’s a...
“Special Guests” to join Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, July 27
Image: Summary: “Concerts for Scholarships” show to feature a full night of music. DURANGO, Colo. – The Fort Lewis College “Concerts for Scholarships” show slated for Monday, July 27, promises to be a full evening of music, as three “special guests” will join Lyle Lovett and his Large Band under the stars in Ray Dennison Memorial Field. At 5:30 p.m. cowboy crooner Greg Ryder will kick-off the evening, followed at 6:15 by...
Free vehicle loading of wood mulch set for July 11
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Mulched wood at the Bayfield Convenience Center will be loaded into residents’ vehicles or trailers free of charge Saturday, July 11, 1 to 6 p.m. La Plata County has a yard waste program at the Bayfield Convenience Center located at 4496 CR 223 in Bayfield that provides local residents a free option for the disposal of their dry, brown yard waste. Dry brown yard wastes such as tree trimmings, slash and...
City awarded Lottery funds for Horse Gulch open space
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango has been awarded $234,500 in Lottery funds by the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board to purchase a 223-acre parcel of land within Horse Gulch. With this latest land acquisition, the City has now preserved 383 acres in the Horse Gulch area. Horse Gulch includes more than 1,500 acres of undeveloped land owned by a combination of public and private entities. Its...
Mountain Park Classic Trail Race July 11
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Runners, joggers, hikers and more are invited to participate in the Durango Parks and Recreation annual Mountain Park Classic Trail Race Saturday, July 11, 2009. As the second race in the Town Series sponsored by 1st National Bank of Durango, the Mountain Park Classic boasts 7-mile, 4-mile, and 1-mile courses through the Mountain Park. Rarely flat, the courses offer numerous steep climbs and...
US 160 construction – travel update
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued the following construction update information. All schedules are weather permitting. GRANDVIEW ASPHALT PAVING SCHEDULE DAYTIME PAVING SCHEDULE: During the week of July 6 (and possibly into the week of July 13, should rain impact progress), work will be done to pave the top mat on all four lanes of US 160 through this work zone west of C & J...
Stormwater management ordinance meeting scheduled
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango will host a public meeting Friday, July 17 to discuss proposed revisions to the existing City Code as it pertains to construction of site stormwater runoff control and post-construction stormwater management. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center in the Windom & Sunlight conference rooms. City staff, as well as a representative from...
City to host solar power public forum
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango will host a public forum about solar power on July 22, 2009, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Sunlight and Eolus Rooms at the Durango Recreation Center. Public input is sought for an ordinance the City intends to pass later this year that will streamline the solar installation process, ensure that solar installations are allowable citywide and promote the use of solar power in Durango. City...
