First Quarter strong for Durango-La Plata County Airport
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Passenger traffic continued its strong growth during the first quarter of 2009 at the Durango-La Plata County Airport, increasing 18.5 percent during the first three months of 2009. During March, 11,174 passengers boarded commercial aircraft, a 35 percent increase over March of 2008. This follows a record breaking year in 2008 when 136,665 passengers enplaned in Durango, an increase of 18.1 percent...
Time to take another look at Trimble Hot Springs
Pager item text :Trimble Spa & Hot SpringsImage:Summary:Though Trimble Hot Springs is the oldest business in the Animas Valley, it is in many ways Durango’s best kept secret. More than just mineral pools, Trimble is now experiencing a renaissance it evolves into a complete destination resort. Time to take another look at Trimble Hot Springs DURANGO, Colo. – Marketing Director Tim Richard just shakes his head. How could...
Winter returns to Purgatory
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is reaching the home stretch of the 2008/2009 winter season and Mother Nature returned for a season ending performance. Fresh powder fell on Purgatory starting Wednesday morning and more snow is in the forecast. Closing day is Sunday, April 5. Closing weekend festivities include live music from rock/funk band Aladocious, playing Purgy’s, April 4 and 5, 2 to 5 pm. On...
Development projects honored by Design Review Board
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Durango’s Design Review Board recently announced and presented the 2007 and 2008 Design Awards for development projects within the city of Durango. Tom Caver accepted the “2007 New Construction Inside the Central Business District Award” for The Lofts at 1201, designed by Feeney Architect/Builder. Tom Duke accepted the “2007 Building Renovation Inside the Central Business District Award” for...
Kogan Builders named 2008 Recycler of the Year
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Kogan Builders has been named 2008 Recycler of the Year, an award presented annually by Phoenix Construction Recycling. Each year Phoenix Construction Recycling calculates the amount of material recycled by the builders of La Plata County that utilize the recycling company’s services. Kogan Builders was awarded Recycler of the Year based on the volume of construction materials the firm recycled....
Hozhoni Days celebrates 45th year at Fort Lewis College
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration, one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College, will begin March 17 and runs through March 28, 2009. The celebration highlights the cultures of many of the more than 120 tribes represented by Fort Lewis College Native American students. In years past, Hozhoni Days has attracted as many as 5,000 participants and visitors...
In the brave new world of renewable energy, Braxis Energy, Inc., shines a light
Image:Summary:While the wave of interest in renewable energy is growing, the accompanying flood of information can seem like a wall of mud to the average homeowner. Braxis Energy, Inc. is not only helping consumers wade through the mud, but also tap in to the “power” that lies beneath. DURANGO, Colo. – Don’t look up to find the largest solar energy array in Durango. Look down. Indeed, the Earth absorbs 50 percent of the...
Durango News – DurangoDowntown.com
Find out when you can take a tour of the iconic Jakeway House at 11th Street and Third Avenue . . . Are the trees in town turning yellow earlier than normal this fall? And cowboy poetry returns to Durango. Watch these stories and more, along with interviews with Fort Lewis College President Dene Kay Thomas and Athletic Director Gary Hunter, on this edition of Inside Durango News, coming to you from KDUR Community Radio on the Fort...
Tour de Fat says “Goodbye” to Durango
Image:” FORT COLLINS, Colo. – New Belgium Brewing announced today that its ballyhoo of bikes and beers, the Tour de Fat, will not return to Durango in 2009, having outgrown the preferred venue. “The Tour de Fat has always been about bike advocacy and Durango understands that better than most cities,” said New Belgium spokesman Bryan Simpson. “In order to progress the advocacy element, we have to bring the show to new...
Professional services package added to “Spotlight to Stardom” prizes
Image:Summary:Top winner to receive press materials, booking consultation, studio time (plus cash). ” DURANGO, Colo. – The winning package for “Spotlight to Stardom,” the Four Corners Talent Search at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, has been enhanced as local professionals will donate their services to further the career of the winning Adult contestant (15 and older). In addition to the $1000 top cash prize,...
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