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La Plata County Commissioners Seek Planning Commission Member
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Seek Planning Commission Member Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an interested individual to serve as an Alternate on the Planning Commission. This position is advisory and is not monetarily compensated. However, reasonable mileage expenses will be reimbursed and a meal provided. An application and board description may be obtained online at...
Gov. Hickenlooper names Pam Patton to PUC
Image:Gov. Hickenlooper names Pam Patton to PUC Denver, CO - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 – Gov. John Hickenlooper today appointed Pam Patton to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Patton, of Bayfield, has served on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board since 2000 and is a past board president and the current board secretary. She serves on LPEA’s Administration and External Organizations & Issues...
Register for July’s SW Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference
Image:Register for July’s SW Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is sponsoring the 3rd annual Southwest Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference on Friday, July 13 at Durango’s Doubletree Hotel. The conference is a full day of speakers, seminars, workshops and networking opportunities specifically designed for women...
Treasurer’s Office Offers Property Tax Payments Online
Image:Treasurer’s Office Offers Property Tax Payments Online La Plata County – La Plata County Treasurer Ed Murray launched “Treasurer Web” for the convenience of property owners in La Plata County. Now, anywhere in the world with internet access, La Plata County property owners can now pay their property taxes online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or by e-check: To access...
Durango’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $9.1 million in Economic Activity and Supports 309 Jobs Annually According to Americans for the Arts
Image:Durango’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $9.1 million in Economic Activity Supports 309 Jobs Annually According to Americans for the Arts Arts Industry Returns $645,000 in Revenue to Local and State Coffers Durango, CO – The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $9,053,126 in annual economic activity in the Durango area-supporting 309 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $645,000 in local...
Marketing for Smarties Challenge open to current and aspiring entrepreneurs
Image:Marketing for Smarties Challenge open to current and aspiring entrepreneurs Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College will present the first of three Marketing for Smarties Challenge sessions at Durango Space on Thursday, June 21. The next two sessions will be July 12 and August 9. The sessions will all take place from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $149. To register for the Marketing for Smarties...
LPEA honored with two top national “Spotlight on Excellence” awards
Image:LPEA honored with two top national “Spotlight on Excellence” awards Cooperative acknowledged by Council of Rural Electric Communicators and NRECA Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has received recognition in the 2012 “Spotlight on Excellence” awards program, honored with two top awards in the national competition sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators (CREC) and...
Starting Your Business Workshop set for June 14
Image:Starting Your Business Workshop June 14 Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is once again offering the Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, June 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 improves the chances for...
Doing business with the government the topic of workshop at FLC
Image:Doing business with the government the topic of workshop at FLC Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is hosting a workshop called “Strategize Your Market: Learn Which Federal and State Agencies Buy Your Products/Services” on Tuesday, May 22 from 2-4 p.m. in the Education Business Hall at Fort Lewis College, Rm. 130. The workshop is presented by the Colorado Procurement...
Colorado’s Small Businesses Get $17 Million Boost
Image:Colorado’s Small Businesses Get $17 Million Boost Two New Programs Launched to Increase Businesses’ Access to Capital DENVER) – Small businesses in Colorado are getting a $17 million boost through two new capital access programs announced by Gov. John Hickenlooper, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). The programs,...
Durango Public Library Celebrates National Small Business Week
Image:Durango Public Library Celebrates National Small Business Week Durango, CO – The Durango Public Library will celebrate National Small Business Week, May 20th thru May 26th in honor of our business community. On May 21st from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. we invite you to stop by for information regarding the services Durango’s business assistance agencies offer entrepreneurs. The Small Business Development Center, Durango...
La Plata County Commissioners Seek Applicants For Southwestern Basin Roundtable
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Seek Applicants For Southwestern Basin Roundtable Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an interested individual to serve as its appointed representative on the Southwestern Basin Roundtable. There are nine Basin Roundtables in Colorado, each of which facilitates local discussion on water issues and encourages locally-driven, collaborative solutions on...
LPEA “Time-of-Use” program saving members energy and dollars
Image:LPEA “Time-of-Use” program saving members energy and dollars Current TOU participants reminded that off-peak hours adjust on May 15 Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) customers participating in the WattWatcher ®”Time-of-Use” (TOU) program are reminded that on-peak, off-peak times adjust for the season, Tuesday, May 15, 2012. From May 15 through midnight Sept. 14, 2012, the...
La Plata Electric Association honored for newsletter excellence
Image:La Plata Electric Association honored for newsletter excellence Colorado Rural Electric Association lauds writing, content of “Watt’s Up” Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has been honored for newsletter excellence by the Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA) for its publication “Watt’s Up” included in CREA’s monthly magazine, Colorado Country Life. CREA...
Laura Rome named Executive Assistant at LPEA
Image:Laura Rome named Executive Assistant at LPEA Durango, CO – Laura Rome has been named Executive Assistant at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). In her new position, Rome will handle official business of the cooperative and report directly to LPEA CEO Greg Munro, as well as provide support services to the Board of Directors. Rome comes to LPEA from Parelli Natural Horsemanship in Pagosa Springs, where she worked for 10...
Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
Image:Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas announced that Dr. Jay T. Harrison has been hired as the new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. He will begin in his new position on August 15, 2012. Dr. Harrison comes to the Center from a position as director of federal programs at Fairfield...
Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration Kicks off Railroad’s Summer Season
Image:Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration Kicks off Railroad’s Summer Season Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad begins summer schedule to Silverton Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will kick off the opening of summer service to Silverton with the annual Narrow Gauge Day celebration in front of the Durango depot at 479 Main Avenue. This free community event will be Friday,...
La Plata Electric Association Annual Meeting set for May 12, 2012
Image:La Plata Electric Association Annual Meeting set for May 12, 2012 All members invited: results of director elections to be announced Durango, CO – Results of director elections in the four districts of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) are slated to be announced at the electric cooperative’s Annual Meeting, Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Sky Ute Casino and Resort, Ignacio. Annual Meeting registration begins at 9 a.m.,...
Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012 The Durango Area Tourism Office announces the appointment of three new members on their Board of Directors with terms beginning in 2012. Board members represent the depth of tourism in La Plata County and they fairly represent all entities within their specific sector of the industry. The thirteen-member Board meets once a month and each member serves a 3-year term. New...
Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat The Durango Area Tourism Office announces the mid-term opening of the Specialty Lodgers Seat on the Board of Directors. This seat is open to qualified lodgers that work in the specialty lodging industry. Specialty Lodging includes Cabins, Ranches, B & Bs, Lodges, Campgrounds and RV parks. Board members represent the depth of tourism in La Plata County and they...
