Star Liquors/Steamworks Brewing Co. raising funds for Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship

Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – In support of the Annual Steamworks-Animas Valley Half-Marathon set for June 20, Star Liquors has teamed up with Steamworks Brewing Co. to raise funds for the Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship. Star Liquors is highlighting Steamworks’ brews as “Beer of the Month” for June, with $0.50 of each 6-pack, 12-pack or 22 oz. bomber bottle of Steamworks beer sold contributed to the Witkes Scholarship. Proceeds...

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Formula 151 conjures up a new “formula”

Image:   Summary: The lights dim, a hush of anticipation comes over the crowd, but with the first strum of a guitar, the audience erupts. Rarely, if ever, does a show staged at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College prompt such genuine (and deafening) enthusiasm. Welcome to Spotlight to Stardom. DURANGO, Colo. – The lights dim, a hush of anticipation comes over the crowd, but with the first strum of a guitar, the...

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Road construction begins at airport

Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Reconstruction of the terminal building access roads at the Durango-La Plata County Airport begins Friday, May 29 and will be on-going throughout the summer. The road in front of the terminal building will be closed and all terminal traffic will be detoured through the main parking lot. Passenger pick-up and drop-off, along with short term parking will be available in that lot. Passengers are encouraged...

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US 160 Grandview 4th Lane & Interchange Update

Image:Summary:Full nighttime closures on US 160, June 7 through 11. ” LA PLATA COUNTY – US 160 will be CLOSED between US 550 (Farmington Hill) and High Llama Lane June 7 through 11, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The closure will allow for the safe removal of temporary false work (support structures) for the US 160 overpass. Alternate routes are advised. PROJECT INFORMATION The Colorado Department of Transportation is moving forward...

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Endless Linguini Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit Annie’s Orphans

Image: DURANGO, Colo. – The 3rd Annual Endless Linguini Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit Annie’s Orphans will be held June 9, 2009, at the Lost Dog Bar and Lounge, beginning at 6 p.m.  Annie’s Orphans is the no-kill shelter for abused, neglected and abandoned dogs from throughout the Four Corners area.   Admission to the event, featuring the all-you-can-eat linguini dinner buffet provided by The Lost Dog Bar and...

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FLC Host Family Program connects students with community

Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The Fort Lewis College Host Family Program, designed to help new college students from outside the area transition into college life, celebrated its first year, with 57 FLC students paired with 42 host families. By pairing students with host families from the Durango area, new students instantly have a support network beyond just their families back home. Such support can include having access to...

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Lt. Governor’s Colorado Kids Outdoors tour in Durango May 28

Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Lt. Gov. Barbara O’Brien is bringing her Colorado Kids Outdoors tour to Durango Thursday, May 28. Lt. Gov. O’Brien is holding forums across the state through September to discuss efforts to reconnect kids with the outdoors. Recent national studies show that children ages 8-18 spend six and a half hours a day connected to an electronic device. “The importance of connecting kids to the outdoors...

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Conductor Guillermo Figueroa anticipating second season with Music in the Mountains

Image:DURANGO, Colo. – Charismatic Music Director and Conductor Guillermo Figueroa looks forward to enthusiastic audiences when he returns for his second season with Music in the Mountains. In his debut last summer, he developed a solid rapport with Festival attendees through his concert introductions and thrilled concertgoers with his varied repertoire and solo performances. “For me, it will be close to coming home once...

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Durango Public Library “LEEDING” the way for sustainability

Image:Summary:Sherry Taber had always planned for the new Durango Public Library to be “sustainable,” but this library director hadn’t imagined going for the “gold,” and setting a standard for libraries throughout Colorado. Durango Public Library “LEEDING” the way for sustainability DURANGO, Colo. – Sherry Taber had always planned for the new Durango Public Library to be “sustainable,” but...

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Local emergency responders spread their wings at Operation Thunderbird

Image:Summary:Every three years the Durango-La Plata County Airport is required by the FAA to conduct an emergency response drill. More than 200 volunteers converged at the Durango Jet Center to simulate a large-scale emergency – guns, bombs, blood and all. Local emergency responders spread their wings at Operation Thunderbird DURANGO, Colo. – Volunteer John Stephenson got shot in the head – and died. Volunteer Mary Jane...

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