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Congressman Tipton to Host Small Business Export 101 Event in Southwestern Colorado
Image:Congressman Tipton to Host Small Business Export 101 Event in Southwestern Colorado Congressman Scott Tipton and Colorado’s U.S. Export Assistance Center have teamed up to put on an export 101 event. The most recent figures available show that around 4,459 companies export from Colorado annually. Of these, 88% were small or medium-sized businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Further increasing Colorado exports will help...
“Not THAT Marion Berry” Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks
Image:”Not THAT Marion Berry” Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks Firkin Fridays continues at the brewpub on Aug. 3, 3 p.m. Durango, CO – The marionberry will be part of the specialty firkin to be tapped at Steamworks Brewing Co. on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, but it’s not THAT Marion Berry. Firkin Fridays continues at the brewpub with “Not THAT Marion Berry” and the cask will be tapped at 3 p.m....
USA Pro Challenge Auction Under Way: Online at Durango2012.com
Image:USA Pro Challenge Auction Under Way: Online at Durango2012.com July 19, 2012 thru 4:00 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2012 Durango, CO – The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) continues to make sure Durango, Colorado hosts the best Overall Start for the largest bike race on American soil. To off-set the costs of the race to the city of Durango, a USA Pro Challenge Auction is being held starting on Thursday, July 19th and ending on...
LPEA members to receive $2.5 million in “capital credits” refunds
Image:LPEA members to receive $2.5 million in “capital credits” refunds Refunds to be posted as bill credits or mailed as checks during August billing cycle Durango, CO – Archuleta and La Plata County businesses and residents who have paid their electric bills to La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) for at least one year, will receive capital credits refunds totaling $2.5 million during the August billing cycle. The...
Breakfast at the Pub
Image:Breakfast at the Pub The Irish Embassy adds breakfast to their dining lineup What do a Buckwheat Crepe, Irish Freckle Bread, and a Dutch Baby have in common? They’re all part of the delectable items now being served for breakfast at the Irish Embassy. “We’ve been talking about offering breakfast for a long time now,” said owner Phil Brennan. “We’ve perfectedour menu and decided it was finally...
Steamworks expands brewpub with North Courtyard remodel
Image:Steamworks expands brewpub with North Courtyard remodel Permanent feature offers a new bar and waiting area for restaurant patrons Durango, CO – In an effort to satisfy its growing base of restaurant and bar patrons, Steamworks Brewing Co. has invested in a complete remodel of its North Courtyard, establishing it as a new bar and waiting area at the brewpub located at 801 E. 2nd Ave. in Downtown Durango.Located between the...
Local Residents Called to Contribute to Historic Cancer Research Effort
Image:Local Residents Called to Contribute to Historic Cancer Research Effort Community Involvement Can Answer Critical Questions about Cancer Causes, Prevention (Durango, CO) – (July 1, 2012) – Residents of La Plata County have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have...
Have You Registered Your Cell Phone or Internet Phone for Reverse 9-1-1 Notifications?
Image:Have You Registered Your Cell Phone or Internet Phone for Reverse 9-1-1 Notifications? Durango, CO – La Plata County’s emergency notification system (commonly referred to as “Reverse 9-1-1”) is used in emergencies by emergency responders to notify residents of incidents that may affect their homes or their safety. Now, residents may register up to five cell phones or VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)...
LPEA offers rebate for purchase of LED light bulbs
Image:LPEA offers rebate for purchase of LED light bulbs Members can receive $10 per qualifying Energy Star® bulb purchased Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is now offering rebates to its member/customers for purchase of energy efficient LED light bulbs. A $10 credit to a member’s active LPEA account will be entered for each purchase of a qualified Energy Star® bulb with a lumen output of 300 or...
Fort Lewis College hosting Future Leaders of Colorado summer program
Image:Fort Lewis College hosting Future Leaders of Colorado summer program Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College and the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County are partnering to offer a three day summer program for local high school youth. Sponsored by funding from the US Department of Education, the Future Leaders of Colorado @ Fort Lewis College summer program is designed to encourage confidence and reduce barriers for area youth...
Fort Lewis College Pitch List
Image:Fort Lewis College Pitch List Durango, CO – Nation taking notice of Fort Lewis College’s environmental efforts Fort Lewis College has been actively improving its sustainability since becoming a charter signatory of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, in 2007. Since then, the colleges’ Sustainability Action Plan has led to the construction of “green” buildings,...
Riverhouse Children’s Center Receives Grant for Building Project
Image:Riverhouse Children’s Center Receives Grant for Building Project Riverhouse Children’s Center announced today that it has received a $40,000 grant from the Qualistar Colorado Capital Fund to support the building of a new operating facility on Florida Road. Riverhouse Children’s Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, child development center located in Durango, Colorado. The center’s mission is to provide...
Simple Touch Nooks Now Available at Durango Public Library
Image:Simple Touch Nooks Now Available at Durango Public Library Durango, CO – Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Durango Public Library the Library now has 40 NOOK eReaders for check-out by library patrons. They are preloaded with titles on subjects like Best Sellers, Mystery Series, Business, Durango Literary Festival Authors, Children’s Interactive Books, Fiction and Nonfiction and more. The Nooks come...
Commuter Challenge Winners Announced
Image:Commuter Challenge Winners Announced 800 Durango business employees celebrate Clean Commute Week Durango, CO – The 6th Annual Trails 2000 Commuter Challenge winners were announced Friday night at Carver Brewing Company. Trails 2000 partners with the City of Durango on Clean Commute Week to encourage corporate participation in the week’s events. Clean Commute Week is an effort by the City of Durango to encourage a...
Durango Featured on Colorado & Company
Image:Durango Featured on Colorado & Company Durango, CO – June 21, 2012 The Durango area was featured on NBC Channel 9 Colorado & Company. Mary Monroe, Executive Director of Trails 2000 and Doug Lyon, Mayor of Durango/Dean of Fort Lewis College School of Business Adminstration were our fantastic spokespeople. Colorado & Company airs across Colorado and reaches an average of 10,000 to 15,000 households in Denver...
Steamworks Brewing Co. wins Gold at World Beer Cup
Image:Steamworks Brewing Co. wins Gold at World Beer Cup Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Berliner Weisse topped the German-Style Sour Ale category at the 2012 World Beer Cup, earning the unique brew a gold award in the international judging. The brews were eligible for gold, silver and bronze awards in their respective categories, and judges presented a total of 284 awards. Two hundred and eleven judges from 27 countries conducted...
Autumn Teneyl Designs
Image:Autumn Teneyl Designs Autumn Teneyl Designs (ATD) is a Colorado clothing company that is in need of expansion to keep up with our ever-growing fan base and customer demand for conscious, domestic eco-chic clothing. At this time we proudly manufacture all our designs in Colorado; our production house is unable to grow to accommodate more orders. We’ve found a new ethical, sociallyconscious sew...
Tips for Turning a Home into a Vacation Rental
Durango City Council recently announced that the city will be waiving fees and permit requirements for homeowners that want to offer their homes as vacation rentals as more than 20,000 cyclists, media and enthusiasts descend upon Durango for the US Pro Challenge Bike Race this August. As Durango prepares to almost certainly run into capacity issues, many Durango residents are planning to get out of town and earn some extra...
LPEA welcomes three new Journeymen Lineman
Image:LPEA welcomes three new Journeymen Lineman Journeyman Linemen Matney, Sieg join LPEA; apprentice Ribera “journeys” out Durango, CO – Further enhancing its commitment to provide safe, reliable electricity to its members in La Plata and Archuleta counties, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) welcomes three Journeyman Linemen to its operations team. Linemen are responsible for constructing and maintaining...
Basic Computer Skills Class Offered at Durango Public Library
Image:Basic Computer Skills Class Offered at Durango Public Library Durango, CO – On Wednesday, June 27, 10:00-11:30 am the Durango Public Library will be offering a Basic Computer Skills class. The first part of the class will cover use of the mouse, keyboard and basic Windows file management. The second part of the class will be a question and answer session. Laptops will be provided by the library for this class. Advance...
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