BID/Community Foundation partner to distribute downtown fire relief funds
Image:Summary:Protocol in place to provide assistance to those impacted by Main Ave. fire. ” , Colo. – During a meeting held late today (Feb. 27), the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors met with representatives of the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to adopt a protocol for providing initial relief to those in need following the Feb. 22 fire in the 700 block of Main Ave. in Historic...
Businesses step up to support Downtown fire relief efforts
Image:Summary:Creative fund raising activities will enhance 700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund. ” , Colo. – Businesses and organizations throughout Durango are stepping forward with creative ideas to raise emergency funds to assist those affected by the fire in the 700 block of Main Avenue, in the town’s historic downtown. On the heels of the Durango Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association donating $10,000 to the 700...
Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Image:Summary:Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses. Weekend fire destroys three Main Avenue businesses. Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses. On Friday afternoon, Seasons Rotisserie and Grill, Le...
“700 Main Ave. Disaster Relief Fund” Established
In the wake of the devastating fire that destroyed three thriving businesses in Historic Downtown Durango, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has established the “700 Main Avenue Disaster Relief Fund.” ” DURANGO, Colo. – In the wake of the devastating fire that destroyed three thriving businesses in Historic Downtown Durango on Feb. 22, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has established the “700...
The spotlight is on the Durango Independent Film Festival, Feb. 27 through Mar. 2
The little festival that could… Never doubt what a handful of devoted volunteers can accomplish with hard work, community support and vision. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Fans of cinema delight. The Durango Independent Film Festival returns to the Historic Downtown for a five day-run beginning Feb. 27. More than 100 diverse films – from features to short shorts – will be screened at the Gaslight and Abbey theaters, with additional...
Caring about the community, the Railroad employs earth friendly efforts
“Going Green” is not something most would associate with coal-fired steam engines, but for the owners of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, making a concerted effort to shrink the carbon footprint is the “right thing to do.” DURANGO, Colo. – Al Harper, owner of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNG), tends to be on guard when members of the general public call. He’s become accustomed to...
Meet Ron LeBlanc, Durango’s new City Manager
Summary: One month on the job and new Durango City Manager Ron LeBlanc is just beginning to learn the complexities of this unique mountain town. ” DURANGO, Colo. – One month on the job, and new Durango City Manager Ron LeBlanc is just beginning to learn the complexities of this unique mountain town. LeBlanc was hired formally on Oct. 23, 2007, to fill the shoes of Robert Ledger, who retired following nearly 25 years of...
THE STATE OF LA PLATA COUNTY
Image:Summary:The President delivers the State of the Union address and the Governor reports on the State of the State, so it is only appropriate that the residents of La Plata County should receive a State of the County report from the County Commissioners concerning condition of the county. The President delivers the State of the Union address and the Governor reports on the State of the State, so it is only appropriate that the...
A New Valentine’s Day Tradition: How to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Image:Summary:Passion. Romance. Love. In this season when we celebrate the feelings of the heart, it’s also fitting that we should celebrate heart health. Passion. Romance. Love. In this season when we celebrate the feelings of the heart, it’s also fitting that we should celebrate heart health. This is especially true for women. Sadly, heart disease is the number one killer of women over the age of 25 in the United States....
La Plata Electric Association instigates new “Outage Hotline”
Image:Summary:Emergency information on electrical outages now disseminated beyond traditional media. DURANGO, Colo. – In the wake of the dramatic weather related power outages of winter 2007-2008, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has sought, and implemented, several new methods for informing member/customers of outages, their causes and progress on repairs. In addition to working closely with established media to disseminate...
