Public meeting set for Camino del Rio access control plan and underpass
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango and the Colorado Department of Transportation invite citizens to attend the second public meeting to discuss development of the Access Control Plan for U.S. Highway 550 (Camino del Rio) from the Doubletree Hotel to 17th Street/Park Avenue, and the associated Camino del Rio Underpass Feasibility Study, Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700...
Solo exhibit by Ann Smith featured at the Library
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – A reception for Durango artist Ann Smith will he held Sunday, May 3, 3-5 p.m. in Program Rooms 1&2 at the Durango Public Library. The reception marks the opening of her solo exhibit, Ann Smith’s “Novel Approach” to Watercolors, which will run through June. Of her work, Smith said, “Most of my paintings evolve through the somewhat magical process of discovered imagery during which layer upon...
Five Southwest Colorado Companies named as Colorado Companies to Watch
Image:DURANGO, Colo. – The Colorado Companies to Watch program has chosen 50 companies in the State as Colorado Companies to Watch, and five of the companies are from Southwest Colorado. StoneAge, Inc, Open Sky Wilderness, Performance Pet Nutrition dba Zukes, Osprey Packs, Inc. and Hydro-X LLC were chosen as second-stage growth companies that are developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching...
San Juan Basin Health swine flu update
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – While no confirmed cases of the swine influenza have been reported in Colorado or New Mexico, San Juan Basin Health Department is urging general flu prevention. The total current number of U.S. confirmed cases is now 40. These are in California, Texas, Kansas, New York City and Ohio. These cases have all been relatively mild. At this time, just one of the U.S. cases was hospitalized and all the known...
Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, May 2
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement 2009 will be held Saturday, May 2 at the Whalen Gymnasium. Two ceremonies are scheduled, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., to accommodate the 560 graduates. The 8:30 a.m. ceremony will honor students in Accounting, Adventure Education, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Exercise Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Marketing and Psychology. At 11:30,...
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad kicks off season
Image:Summary:Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration set for May 1; features special guests. ” DURANGO, Colo. –The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad kicks off its summer service to Silverton with the annual Narrow Gauge Day celebration at the Durango depot. This free community event is set for Friday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to a complimentary picnic for all in attendance, plus a performance by the Bar D...
Public meeting to discuss chickens within City limits scheduled
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango will host a public meeting Thursday, April 23, 2009, 6 p.m. to solicit feedback from the community regarding allowing chickens within city limits. The meeting will be held at the Durango Recreation Center in the Sunlight and Windom rooms. For more information, call the City Planning Offices at 357.4850. # # #”
Mountain bike and trail run combination returns to the South Rim
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Durango Parks and Recreation kicks off the 7th Annual South Rim Duathlon, Sunday, May 3, at 10 a.m. from the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). The popular trail run and mountain bike race features three different courses: The long course consists of a 6 mile run and an 18 mile bike ride, while the short course includes a 2.5 mile run and a 6 mile bike ride. The kids’ course...
Chuck Mead added to Community Concert Hall Spring line-up
Image: Summary: “Hillbilly Renaissance Man” will perform May 20; locals Lawn Chair Kings to open. DURANGO, Colo. – One of the artists lauded for the ‘90s alternative country explosion, Chuck Mead, takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. Special guests the Lawn Chair Kings will open the show. Tickets go on sale April 27. Revered as the “Hillbilly Renaissance...
After nearly seven years, Homeslice Pizza is the community’s “Awesome Slice”
Pager item text :Homeslice PizzaImage:Summary:Nearly seven years ago, when the Missionary Ridge Fire took their Vallecito home, Cory and Lynn Kitch were ready to give up on the dream of opening Homeslice Pizza. Community support kept them going, and today, the community is still fully behind Durango’s homegrown pizza place. After nearly seven years, Homeslice Pizza is the community’s “Awesome Slice” DURANGO, Colo....
