With “Railroad Square,” the magic mix may have been found to finally construct a much-needed Downtown Durango conference and events center
Summary: To keep Downtown Durango viable, an evolving group of citizens has for decades championed construction of a conference and events center, and met with repeated blocks from city government. If all goes well with the latest effort, however, in 2010 Durango will be christening a truly unique hotel-conference center complex as only Durango can. ” DURANGO, Colo. – For decades, business folks seeking to level the...
LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program
Image:Summary:Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA. ” DURANGO, Colo. – In an effort to advance Colorado’s New Energy Economy, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has been approved for a $25,000 matching grant as part of the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) Residential Solar Program. Funds will provide rebates for those installing solar domestic hot water systems within LPEA’s service territory. “LPEA...
Singer/Songwriter Dave Mensch, and his band Formula 151, on the precipice of fame?
Dave Mensch of Formula 151 is arguably the hardest working musician in the local market. With an eye on the prize, and admittedly no idea of the path that will take him there, Mensch is Durango’s rock star in the making. DURANGO, Colo. – In January 2007, on the eve of the release of Formula 151’s ambitious double-CD, Yesterday’s Tomorrow, singer/songwriter Dave Mensch was philosophical. If the CD didn’t sell, and music as a...
Aileen Tracy takes the helm of new conservation, energy efficiency non-profit organization
The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency or “4CORE” promotes energy efficiency, conservation and more. Until last month, it was more a concept than a reality. With the hiring of Aileen Tracy, however, “The Power to Conserve is Ours.” DURANGO, Colo. – Though not yet a household name, a new non-profit organization focusing on natural resource efficiency and conservation is making inroads in Durango and La Plata County: the Four...
Syndicom’s collaborative technology fosters new treatment plans, more effective surgical techniques and life-saving medical devices
Image: Summary: Take revolutionary new software products, add a non-traditional business structure, and it’s a win-win for health care and Durango’s economic development effort. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Two heads are better than one, or so the adage goes. With the advent of Syndicom’s proprietary collaborative technology, a potentially unlimited number of “heads” – or currently, in Syndicom’s case, spine surgeons – is not only...
Schluter Floral is “blooming” in every way that counts
Summary: In an industry with a traditionally heavy carbon footprint, the award-winning Schluter Floral, Durango’s oldest retail operation, is taking steps to “go green” and remove a proverbial thorn from the side of the planet. DURANGO, Colo. – The floral business – from growers to distributors to retailers – has not traditionally been known as the most “eco-friendly” industry. With pesticides and chemicals, long-distance transport,...
A time of new beginnings as Carson Jones steps in as director of the Durango Arts Center
For a decade, many who’ve known Carson Jones have equated her professionally with social work. Now in her new position as executive director of the Durango Arts Center, she’s setting out to serve the public in an entirely new way. DURANGO, Colo. – For more than a decade, many who’ve known Carson Jones have equated her professionally with social work. Now in her new position as executive director of the Durango Arts Center, she’s...
Mercury Payment Systems setting an example for how “business” can be great in Durango
Pager item text :Mercury Payment SystemsImage:Summary:Durango’s economic development folks have long sought to attract a “clean” industry offering great jobs. Homegrown Mercury Payment Systems has succeeded in setting the standard – and the bar is high. Mercury Payment Systems setting an example for how “business” can be great in Durango DURANGO, Colo. – When considering economic diversification, and defining...
Durango’s Eco Home Center bring sustainable building products and finishings to the general public
In 2005, Laurie Dickson’s vision prompted her to open the then cutting edge Eco Home Center, a unique retail outlet for non-toxic and environmentally responsible home building/decorating materials. Now in a new location, the effort to promote sustainable building continues… ” DURANGO, Colo. – Quality of life. Traditionally, it’s one of the reasons most often cited for moving to Durango, but new residents usually were...
Steamworks Brewing Co. launches distribution in NY, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Steamworks is breaking out of its regional beer distribution, now offering the award-winning brews in Minnesota,New York and Wisconsin – the first of many new national markets to come. DURANGO, Colo. – In 1996, a then-unknown Steamworks Brewing Co. was causing quite a stir around Durango. Shiny, new copper kettles and giant fermentation tanks were being carefully lowered into the circa 1920s motor works on East Second Ave....
