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LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEEK BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MEMBERS
Image:LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEEK BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MEMBERS Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking interested individuals to serve on the following County boards and commissions: Board of Adjustment Board of Appeals Citizens Review Panel for Child Welfare Grievances Community Corrections Board Durango Hills Road Improvement District Board Durango Public Library Board...
La Plata County Treasurer and Public Trustee
Image:La Plata County Treasurer and Public Trustee New Office Hours Starting on December 5, 2011 Durango, CO – Effective December 5, 2011, the Office of the La Plata County Treasurer and Public Trustee will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and will close to the public at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of this change is to ensure adequate time to complete the day’s transactions by 5:00 p.m. For additional information,...
BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE NOMINATED FOR SNEWS RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Image:BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE NOMINATED FOR SNEWS RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARD Durango outdoor store one of the best in nation Durango, CO – Durango outdoor retail store, Backcountry Experience, has been nominated for the 2011 SNEWS Retailer of the Year award. Backcountry Experience was one of only 19 outdoor shops in the nation, and one of only three in Colorado, to be nominated for the award. SNEWS is the premier industry...
Construction industry veteran Steven D. Summy named CEO for WESODI
Image:Construction industry veteran Steven D. Summy named CEO for WESODI DURANGO, Colo. – The WESODI (Western Energy Services of Durango Inc.) board of directors has named Steven D. Summy as the utility construction company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He will assume his position on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. An industry veteran, Summy has 34 years of construction management-related experience on heavy civil projects,...
San Juan Ski Company Celebrates 15 years with Monthly Specials and Discounted ‘Cats
Image:San Juan Ski Company Celebrates 15 years with Monthly Specials and Discounted ‘Cats Colorado’s Largest Snowcat Operation welcomes early powder in Durango Durango, CO – Colorado’s largest snowcat skiing operation, the San Juan Ski Company, turns 15 this year and is ready to rock and rip this season. To celebrate its anniversary, the independently-owned, Durango Mountain Resort-based catskiing outfit, is...
LPEA Director Ken Fox earns electric utility credential
Image:LPEA Director Ken Fox earns electric utility credential Receives Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate from NRECA DURANGO, Colo. – Pagosa Springs resident Ken Fox, member of the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board of directors representing District 1 (Archuleta County), has completed the required courses and earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative...
Capture Media Attention
Image:Capture Media Attention DATE: November 16TIME: 4:00 – 5:30pmLOCATION: DurangoSpace 1221 Main St.COST: None! Discover how to craft and pitch a message that will get noticed by radio and press. The bonus here is that the same principles apply to engaging customers and prospective customers online. RSVP to [email protected], reply to this message, or call DurangoSpace at 970-828-1340....
4CORE Open House
Image:4CORE Open House Join the Four Corner’s Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE), for an Open House and ribbon cutting celebration from 3 to 6 PM on Friday, December 2nd in their new offices on the fourth floor of the West Building at 835 E. 2nd Avenue (next to Steamworks). Meet your Community Energy Coordinators, the Weatherization Team and enjoy games, prizes, and refreshments. Visit our website at fourcore.org (spelled...
Durango Public Library offers Business Resources Workshop
Image: Durango Public Library offers Business Resources Workshop Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library is offering a workshop on the business databases and titles currently available at the library. The “Business Resources at your Library” workshop will be held on November 15th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In this class you will learn about the various types of resources the library has to offer and how to...
Durango Public Library offers Business Resources Workshop
Image: Durango Public Library offers Business Resources Workshop Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library is offering a workshop on the business databases and titles currently available at the library. The “Business Resources at your Library” workshop will be held on November 15th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In this class you will learn about the various types of resources the library has to offer and how to...
LPEA’s Aaron Renner earns Journeyman Lineman Apprentice completes cooperative’s four-year program
Image:LPEA’s Aaron Renner earns Journeyman LinemanApprentice completes cooperative’s four-year program DURANGO,CO – La Plata Electric Association’s Aaron Renner has completed the four-year Lineman Apprenticeship program, earning him the position of Journeyman Lineman, the profession responsible for constructing and maintaining electric power distribution lines and facilities.Originally from Manassa, Colo. in...
Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com
Image:Summary:With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion.Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com In the wake of rising prices, Durangoans are following a national trend and “clipping” coupons from the web in ever increasing numbers. In the last several months, the DurangoDowntown.com team has noted a steady (up to 200 times) increase in visits to the local site and...
Lindon (Lin) Stewart appointed to La Plata Electric Board of Directors
Image:Lindon (Lin) Stewart appointed to La Plata Electric Board of Directors Retired electrical engineer fills District 1 (Archuleta County) seat vacated by Terry Alley DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board of directors this morning (Sept. 21, 2011) voted to appoint Lindon (Lin) Stewart to fill the District 1 (Archuleta County) director seat vacated by Terry Alley, who resigned this past summer.Selected...
Colorado Entreprenuership Marketplace on October 7 and 8
The Colorado Rural Development Council in Partnership with the Town of Pagosa Springs is Proud to be Hosting the Fourth Annual Colorado Entrepreneurship MarketPlace on Friday & Saturday, October 7-8, 2011. The cost is $25/one day – $50/both days. We are also featuring a Young Entreprenueur Day on October 7, 2011 for $25.00. All events will be held at the Pagosa Springs High School.
LPEA supports Durango Gun Club “Sight-In Days”
Image:LPEA supports Durango Gun Club “Sight-In Days” Co-op helps cover costs for hunters preparing firearms for the season DURANGO, Colo. – In an effort to both assist hunters and protect valuable electrical equipment, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will help underwrite “Sight-In Days” at the Durango Gun Club Outdoor Range, Oct. 13-14 and 20-21, and Nov. 3-4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Sight-In Days,...
LPEA “Time-of-Use” periods adjust for winter on Sept. 15
Image: LPEA “Time-of-Use” periods adjust for winter on Sept. 15 Program helps cooperative manage electricity demand, save customers money DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association customers participating in the WattWatcher ®”Time-of-Use” (TOU) program are reminded that on-peak, off-peak times adjust for the season, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. From Sept. 15 through midnight May 14, 2012, the...
Fort Lewis College named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Image: Fort Lewis College named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll DURANGO, CO – The Corporation for National & Community Service named Fort Lewis College to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in July. Fort Lewis is one of eight Colorado institutions to make the list. The Honor Roll is “an annual recognition program that celebrates...
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE August 22, 2011 – August 26, 2011
Image: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULEAugust 22, 2011 – August 26, 2011 MONDAY, August 22, 2011 10:00 a.m. – WORK SESSION: The Board will hold a Work Session with staff from the San Juan Public Lands Center to discuss the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the San Juan Plan Revision, in the Anasazi Room of the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango....
Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start September 1, 2011
Image:Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start September 1, 2011 DURANGO – The Small Business Development Center located at Fort Lewis College is offering an NxLevelTM for Entrepreneurs course in September. This 12-session intensive training program is designed to encourage business expansion in a community. The course focuses on teaching the art of better business practices, while producing a comprehensive...
Writing winning federal government proposals the topic of seminars
Image:Writing winning federal government proposals the topic of seminars DURANGO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is co-sponsoring a free Write a Winning Proposal – Tactics and Tips seminar on Wednesday, August 31 from 8:30 – 11 a.m. at the Durango Public Library. A second seminar is planned for the same time at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, September 1. The seminar...
