Alpine Bank offsets 100 percent of electricity with “Green Power”

Image:” GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – All Alpine Bank locations across western Colorado have offset 100 percent of their electricity usage by purchasing ‘green’ power from local utility providers and through the Colorado Carbon Fund.  Said John Gitchell, Alpine Bank’s Green Team environmental consultant and local business owner of Sustainable Business Solutions, “The emission of CO2 from the combustion of fossil...

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Pertussis disease alert, vaccination clinic set for Thursday

Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Durango School District 9-R supports the San Juan Basin Health Department’s recommendation that all students and staff in the district get a pertussis vaccination as soon as possible. The district was notified that a Riverview Elementary School student was diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The student is now receiving medical attention and is not in school.  Pertussis is...

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Reid Ross tells the story of his family – and, thus, the entire Civil War

Image:Summary:Thirty years ago, when Reid Ross set out to unearth the “interesting characters” in his family history, he had no idea he’d end up piecing together a unique Civil War jig-saw puzzle, ultimately to write a true-life tome, unmatched in the annals of history. Reid Ross tells the story of his family – and, thus, the entire Civil War DURANGO, Colo. – D. Reid Ross has long been known around Durango as the...

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Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability

Pager item text :Open Shutter GalleryImage:Summary:Durango’s only fine art photography gallery, Open Shutter, not only “shines” as a retail success, it has also emerged as an example for energy efficiency and sustainability in Durango’s Historic Downtown. Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability DURANGO, Colo. – A gallery is purportedly the most energy consumptive of retail...

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Pertussis cases diagnosed in Durango

Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – A four month old baby, a five year old child and one adult have all been diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough, according to the San Juan Basin Health Department. All victims are Durango residents, and a risk that other residents may have been exposed does exist, especially given the many holiday gatherings occurring this time of year. Pertussis is a...

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Holiday schedule for City offices/services announced

Image:” – The City of Durango has announced its holiday schedule. City offices will close at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 24, and will be closed December 25 for the Christmas holiday. Trash will be collected as scheduled on Wednesday, Dec. 24, however, no pick-ups are scheduled on Dec. 25. Customers on the Thursday trash schedule are asked to place their materials out on Friday. Residential curbside recycling collection has been suspended...

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Oil & Gas/County MOU Open House to be held

Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – An Open House covering the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between La Plata County and Chevron Midcontinent, L.P. and Four Star Oil & Gas Co. will be held Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Animas Room at the La Plata Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave., Durango.  La Plata County has requested the informal public forum for review of Chevron’s infill drilling...

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New Iron Horse Training Program offered at AnyTime Fitness

Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Training sessopms for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will expand in 2009 to include classes at AnyTime Fitness, located at Three Springs, beginning January 5. The 5-month program offers a different topic each week while spinning/training indoors. In April the class begins outside training, including riding Coal Bank and Molas pass. Classes are offered at 6:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and...

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Schluter Floral acquires April’s Garden

Image:Summary:Merged floral and gift shops to operate under April’s Garden moniker. ” DURANGO, Colo. – A transformation is underway in Durango’s florist industry, as Schluter Floral owners Amy and David Long have acquired April’s Garden, and will merge operations under the April’s Garden moniker, as of January 1, 2009. Schluter Floral, operating at the corner of 21st and Main Avenue, will become the new home for April’s Garden,...

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Downtown Durango Market Assessment final report now available for review

Image:Summary:Visit www.downtowndurango.org for on-line version. ” DURANGO, Colo. – The completed Downtown Market Assessment, commissioned by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) in cooperation with the City of Durango, La Plata Economic Development Action Partnership (LEAD) and members of the private sector, is now available for review. The complete 110-page study prepared by RRC Associates can be downloaded from the...

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