Trey & Lori Bennett make the optimistic leap with “Down to Earth,” Durango’s first Life is good® Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe
Pager item text :Down to Earth CompanyImage:Summary:Though the Life is good® corporate folks probably had no real knowledge of Durango and the passions of the people and the town, Trey and Lori Bennett saw it immediately. They now have opened “Down to Earth,” a new retail store promoting the Life is good® clothing line and optimism in a troubled world. Trey & Lori Bennett make the optimistic leap with “Down to Earth,”...
Fly here. Fly now. And experience the Durango-La Plata County Airport
Pager item text :Durango LaPlata County AirportImage:Summary:With tight economic times, the Durango-La Plata County Airport might not have the funding to invest in “big” renovations, but the team is working steadily to improve the airport “experience,” including installation of a new, automated explosives detection system for baggage screening. DURANGO, Colo. – Those who’ve experienced a medical MRI or CT scan...
La Plata Electric announces “PURPA” findings and final determination
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Following public hearings and required review of the three standards laid out by the Public Utilities Regulation Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), the La Plata Electric Association board of directors has released its findings and final determination. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, adopted by Congress, requires that LPEA and similar utility companies consider and determine new PURPA standards: 1) the...
School District 9-R News Briefs
Image:” Strategic Planning Update A form has been placed on the district’s Web site (on the home page) that outlines the dates and times for the action planning meetings, which begin in January. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can fill out the form and choose two action planning teams that you would like to serve on. If selected to serve, you will likely be put on one of those two teams. (Later this month, district...
Tickets for the Community Concert Hall Winter/Spring 2009 Performing Arts Series on sale
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Tickets for the Winter/Spring 2009 Performing Arts Series at The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College are now on sale, available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 970.247.7657, or visiting the Ticketing Services Office in Downtown Durango at 7th and Main Ave. The line-up of confirmed shows for Winter/Spring 2009, including brief show descriptions, follows below. The...
Steamworks Brewing Co.’s “The Conductor” receives European award
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Competing against breweries from throughout the world, Steamworks Brewing Co. has earned a Silver medal at the 2008 European Beer Star Award competition. “The Conductor” was recognized as among the finest in the world in the English-style India Pale Ale category. “The European Beer Star Award was created to acknowledge beers that are full of character and make the most out of the raw materials used,”...
Kogan Builders earns Green Building certification
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The management team at Kogan Builders has earned its Certified Green Professionals through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The Certified Green Professional is an exclusive designation offered by the NAHB, designed to teach industry professionals strategies for incorporating green design and building principles into homes using cost-effective options. Certification requires a minimum of...
“Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First”
Image: Summary: Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck… “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First” DURANGO, Colo. – He’s a stand-up guy, and, though he only recently arrived in town, he likes hanging around La Plata County. Locals are pleased to...
Durango showcased in top 10 ‘Christmas towns’
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Durango, Colorado will be one of 10 towns featured on HGTV’s one-hour special, “Top Christmas Towns,” to air at 8 p.m. Dec. 7. The cable network sought unique holiday celebrations across the country and singled out 10. Durango was chosen for its vintage Christmas feel, authentic Main Avenue celebrations and area holiday traditions, including the Polar Express ride on the Durango & Silverton...
“Rhythms of Durango” Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre
Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of “Rhythms of Durango” Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. Editor’s Note: DurangoDowntown.com is breaking with editorial policy for our feature article this week, humoring News Editor Indiana Reed, and allowing her to pen an unapologetically biased review of Durango’s home-grown and...
