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...
SJ Basin Health announces events/activities for July/August
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The San Juan Basin Health Department has released the folloiwng public health news briefs highlighting events in July and August, 2009: Meth Treatment & Recovery Program Expands: The Methamphetamine Treatment and Recovery program is expanding to offer a wide range of services to individuals in various stages of drug and alcohol addiction recovery. This program provides those in recovery...
Irish Embassy announces anniversary celebration events
Image:Irish Embassy announces anniversary celebration events DURANGO, Colo. – The Irish Embassy Pub will celebrate its one-year anniversary with special events July 17, 18 and 19, including performances by the Irish bands Anish and the Muck Brothers, plus various food and drink specials. The idea for an Irish pub in Durango originally germinated from partnership between local Durangoan Mick Ward, and an Irishman, Jim Shannon. Ward was...
“Fridays at the Fort” continues July 17 at the Community Concert Hall
Image: Summary: Second in a series of free summer shows to feature Dave Mensch & Formula 151, Ashley Edwards. DURANGO, Colo. – Fridays at the Fort returns July 17 with the second in a series of free evenings of music at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Local favorite Dave Mensch and Formula 151 will headline, with special guest Ashley Edwards opening the show. Fridays at the Fort is designed to further the...
Music in the Mountains poster collection on display at Library
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The Durango Public Library will display a collection of festival posters from past Music in the Mountains in its program rooms, July 2 through July 28. This exhibit is available for viewing only during program room events. The 2009 Music in the Mountains Classical Music Festival and Conservatory runs from July 10 through August 2 with performances at various venues in both Durango and...
City coordinates day-long “Salute to America”
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango will coordinate its annual series of family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” All events will take place on Saturday, the 4th of July. Holiday festivities begin with the Freedom Fun Run/Walk, presented by Parks and Recreation beginning at 9 a.m. sharp and starting from Rotary Park. This event is free and invites all levels of runners and...
La Plata County Step-it-Up Coalition to help connect neighbors for a healthier community
Recognizing that “connectedness” fosters interest and caring for others within a community – and makes it stronger – the La Plata County Step-it-Up Prevention Coalition is taking the lead to bring neighbors together for National Neighborhood Day and more. La Plata County Step-it-Up Coalition to help connect neighbors for a healthier community DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata County witnessed the power of neighborhood...
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