Business
Starting Your Business Workshop set for February 14
Image:Starting Your Business Workshop set for February 14 Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is once again offering the ever popular Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, February 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Starting a business is risky. Understanding the risks and reducing them through careful planning...
Durango Film, An Independent Film Festival partners with Comcast Spotlight for a 2nd Festival
Image:Durango Film, An Independent Film Festival partners with Comcast Spotlight for a 2nd Festival Durango Prize Package Featured for Festival Durango, CO – In partnership with Durango Film, An Independent Film Festival, Comcast Spotlight will air 400 commercial spots on cablevision stations throughout all of New Mexico and Southern Colorado starting Wednesday, January 23, 2013. The spots feature the upcoming film festival,...
Reception planned to celebrate Fort Lewis College’s first graduate program
Image:Reception planned to celebrate Fort Lewis College’s first graduate program Durango, CO – The final hurdle has been cleared for Fort Lewis College’s first graduate program in the school’s 102-year history as a public educational institution. On Wednesday, January 16 the Higher Learning Commission informed the College that its Master of Arts in Education, Teacher Leadership Option had been approved. FLC is...
Durango Area Tourism Office Welcomes New Executive Director
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Welcomes New Executive Director Patricia O’Brien brings energy, initiative and strategy to local tourism office Durango, CO – The Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) welcomes Patricia O’Brien as the Executive Director. Ms. O’Brien brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, business development and management. Raised in Durango in the tourism and hospitality industry,...
District launches BID Coffee & Conversation program
Image:District launches BID Coffee & Conversation program BID Director Walsworth seeks, welcomes constituent input during casual gatherings Durango, CO – In an effort to gather new ideas and learn of challenges, as well as get to know the constituents of the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), new BID Director Tim Walsworth has initiated a series of informal sessions, dubbed BID Coffee & Conversation (BCC). The...
iSnowdown 2.0.13 Get Your Geek On!
Pager item text :SnowDown 2013 Jan. 30-Feb. 4Image:iSnowdown 2.0.13 Get Your Geek On! Durango’s zany winter festival starts Jan. 30 Durango, CO – Voted one of Outside Magazine’s top five winter carnivals in North America, the 35th annual Snowdown Durango is a non-traditional and a bit zany celebration of winter. Think nerds and geeks as you celebrate “Get Your Geek On!” at this year’s premier winter...
Area high school students to visit Washington DC courtesy of LPEA
Image:Area high school students to visit Washington DC courtesy of LPEA Juniors Jacob Branch-Boyle, Gabriela Garcia, Rose Graveson and Meredith Nass selected Durango, CO – Area high school students Jacob Branch-Boyle (Durango), Gabriela Garcia (Ignacio), Rose Graveson (Pagosa Springs), and Meredith Nass (Durango) have been selected to represent La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) as part of the National Rural Electric Youth...
Top Value Ski Spot and the Best Ski Town
Pager item text :Durango Mountain Resort Image:Top Value Ski Spot and the Best Ski Town Durango voted Best Colorado Ski Town by Elevation Outdoors Magazine Durango, CO – TripAdvisor recently named Durango the Top Value Ski Spot In North America and now Elevation Outdoors Magazine readers’ poll has voted Durango, Colorado as the “Best Colorado Ski Town–Best Big Town.” Elevation Outdoors, the essential...
College scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association
Image:College scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association Electric cooperative to host scholarship Q&A Open House on Jan. 24, 2013 Durango, CO – To assist high school seniors and their parents with the application process for college scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), the cooperative will host a special Open House, Thursday, Jan. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. at LPEA’s Bodo Park...
Purchase the “gift” of electricity for friends/family through LPEA
Image:Purchase the “gift” of electricity for friends/family through LPEA In challenging times, underwriting kilowatt hours could be a most welcomed holiday gift Durango, CO – In the face of rising electricity costs, “kilowatt hours” could be a most welcomed gift this holiday season. La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) offers to those wishing to help a friend or relative with their utility expenses, the...
LPEA seeking applicants for Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Image:LPEA seeking applicants for Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp All-expense paid experience provides “leadership edge” to high school juniors Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites high school juniors to participate in the Colorado Electric Education Institute Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp – an all-expense paid educational/leadership camp set for July 14-19, 2013 at Glen Eden Resort...
Durango Mountain Resort Offers Low Cost Ways to Learn to Ski & Snowboard
Image:Durango Mountain Resort Offers Low Cost Ways to Learn to Ski & Snowboard Don’t Hibernate this Winter! Learn a New Snow Sport in January Durango, CO – Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is pleased to announce three new low costs packages during January 2013 for children and adults who want to learn how to ski and snowboard. January is national Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month, so Purgatory is offering...
Durango Area Tourism Office announces opening for Tourism Related Retail Board Seat
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office announces opening for Tourism Related Retail Board Seat Nominations forms due December 21, 2012 Durango, CO – The Durango Area Tourism Office is accepting nominations for the open Board of Directors seat representing the Tourism Related Retail segment of the Durango/La Plata County tourism industry. Eligibility: The nominee(s) must be an active member of the local Tourism Related Retail industry...
La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
Image:La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase Following comment period, rate increase to begin Jan. 1, 2013 Durango, CO – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors today, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of approximately 11 percent. Specific increases will depend on the rate classification of each residential, commercial and industrial...
Durango Dollars Makeover
Pager item text :Durango Dollar Program Image:Durango Dollars Makeover Changes in Durango Dollar Program Announced Durango, CO – Durango Dollars just got a whole lot easier to use, both in purchasing and spending. Beginning November 15, 2012 Durango Dollars will now be issued in a new “gift card” format. So, the good news is now you can purchase Durango Dollars in any increment with a $25 minimum, and you will...
Plan your Colorado mountain vacation
Image:Plan your Colorado mountain vacation Durango, CO – Welcome to Durango’s magical winter season filled with adventure, history and beauty in Southwestern Colorado. Fresh powder blankets our Colorado mountains for winter delights from skiing to sleigh rides, and our vibrant and historic downtown is bursting with charm. Step outside and enjoy a snow vacation. Plan your visit at www.durango.org. Holidazzle:Noel Night, The...
Steamworks’ Happy Hour fundraiser raises $730 for Annie’s Orphans
Image:Steamworks’ Happy Hour fundraiser raises $730 for Annie’s Orphans Portion of beer sales plus additional donations to help pups this winter Durango, CO – Steamworks Brewing Co. has presented a $500 check to Annie’s Orphans, the non-profit sanctuary for abandoned, neglected and abused dogs, proceeds from the “Happy Hour” fundraiser held on Nov. 7, 2012, during Firkin Friday. Annie’s...
Durango Area Tourism Office Welcomes New Group Sales Manager
Pager item text :Durango Area Tourism Office Image:DATO Welcomes New Group Sales Manager Patti O’Brien joins local tourism team Durango, CO – The Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) welcomes Patti O’Brien as the Group Sales Manager. Ms. O’Brien brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and management. Raised in Durango in the tourism and hospitality industry, Patti studied economics at CSU then...
The 2013 Be Local Coupon Book: Available on November 18th, 2012
Pager item text :Buy Local FirstImage:2013 Be Local Coupon Book will be availalbe on November 18th, 2012 Durango, CO – The 2013 Be Local Coupon Book will be arriving in stores November 18th, 2012. Our 5th annual book is bigger and even better than before. It features 279 special offers from 207 local businesses. Look for it in many of your favorite locally owned independent businesses the week of Thanksgiving About Local...
Durango Parks and Recreation Receives National Gold Medal Award for Excellence
Pager item text :Durango Parks and RecreationImage:Durango Parks and Recreation Receives National Gold Medal Award for Excellence American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration awards Durango the top national honor Durango, CO – The Durango Parks and Recreation Department received the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the Field of Park and Recreation Management. The Gold Medal Award was granted by the American...
