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Bank Robbery at Bank of the San Juans
Image:Bank Robbery at Bank of the San Juans Durango, CO – On December 22, 2009 at 9:25 a.m. Durango Police Officers responded to a robbery call at the Bank of the San Juans at 1710 Main Avenue after a male subject brandished a handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of money. He fled on foot northbound through the east alley behind the bank. Witnesses describe the suspect as a white male adult,...
Steamworks Brewing Co. confirms company restructuring
Image:Steamworks Brewing Co. confirms company restructuring Bayfield Beer Factory will close Dec. 31, 2009 DURANGO, Colo. – Demonstrating fiscal responsibility and in an effort to return the whole company to profitability, Steamworks Brewing Co. (Durango, Colo.) has finalized its plan to restructure its business model. The move includes closure of the...
Melodrama returns to Durango, Colo. in Summer 2010 with “The Great Durango Melodrama at the Henry Strater Theatre”
Image:Melodrama returns to Durango, Colo. in Summer 2010 with “The Great Durango Melodrama at the Henry Strater Theatre” DURANGO, Colo. – Traditional “melodrama” will return to Durango in Summer 2010 with “The Great Durango Melodrama at the Henry Strater Theatre.” Two different shows will be staged on alternate nights beginning in early June and running through mid-August. The George M....
“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” seeking local talent For up-coming Community Concert Hall show
Image: “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” seeking local talent For up-coming Community Concert Hall show DURANGO, Colo. – The producers of “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway,” coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, are seeking local vocalists to perform in the show. One or two soloists and up to 10 chorus members will be selected. “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” recreates...
The Lovell Sisters disband, cancel Jan. 22 show scheduled at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Image:The Lovell Sisters disband, cancel Jan. 22 show scheduled at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College DURANGO, Colo. – The Lovell Sisters, known for their dramatic fusion of folk, country and contemporary acoustic music, have said “farewell,” disbanding the trio following a final January 16 concert in their hometown of Calhoun, Georgia. The January 22, 2010 show at the Community Concert Hall has...
PURGATORY TO KICK OFF FESTIVE WEEKEND OF FIRSTS
Image:PURGATORY TO KICK OFF FESTIVE WEEKEND OF FIRSTS Legends Terrain opens Sunday [Locals Day] with music and fun all weekend long Durango, CO – The only major Colorado ski resort to be 100-percent open this weekend, Purgatory is gearing up for the grand opening of the new Legends expert terrain and enjoying excellent December snow conditions. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Legends Expansion is scheduled for 11 a.m....
City, CDOT Crews Clearing Camino del Rio (US 550) Sidewalks Tonight, Tomorrow Night
Image:City, CDOT Crews Clearing Camino del Rio (US 550) Sidewalks Tonight, Tomorrow Night Further clearing on US 160 West to take place tomorrow night DURANGO – Colorado Department of Transportation and City of Durango crews will work together to clear snow from Camino del Rio (US 550), from 14th Street north to 38th Street. Work will begin at 9 PM and last through most of the night; the highway will be reduced to...
Bomb Threat Update at of 4 p.m.
Image:Bomb Threat Update at of 4 p.m. Durango, CO – Officials have determined that there is no longer a threat as a result of this incident, but continue to investigate the felony-level threat. Anyone with any information about the threat is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 247-1112 or the Durango Police Investigations at 375-4730. Representatives from Durango Police, La Plata County Sheriff, Durango 9-R...
Bomb Threat Received This Morning
Image:Bomb Threat Received This Morning Durango, CO – At 9:58 this morning, Central Dispatch received an anonymous bomb threat against the “Courthouse,” Fort Lewis College, Miller Middle School, and Durango High School. Law enforcement officials are working with agency officials to conduct searches of each of the buildings. Because the courthouse named was non-specific, law enforcement has notified...
Mercy Regional Medical Center Lifts Visitor Restrictions
Image:Mercy Regional Medical Center Lifts Visitor Restrictions Effective immediately, Mercy Regional Medical Center has lifted temporary visitor restrictions that were implemented in late October. The restrictions followed guidelines set forth the by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) after a spike in the number of H1N1 influenza cases in Colorado and across the country. According to CDPHE,...
US 160 Wolf Creek Pass will be closed temporarily December 16
Image:US 160 Wolf Creek Pass will be closed temporarily tomorrow, December 16, from 10 A.M. to 2 PM, to allow an environmental contractor to clean a fuel tanker spill that occurred in November. This closure is located on the east side, mile point 179.5, east of the tunnel.The contractor will open the road to single-lane, alternating traffic each hour, on the hour, during the project work hours.
Chapman Hill Holiday Ski & Snowboard Camps
Image:Chapman Hill Holiday Ski & Snowboard Camps Durango, CO – Durango Parks and Recreation has several openings in our new ski and snowboard camps during the holiday break. Levels 1 & 2 Snow Surfer Camps offer instruction in snowboarding. Levels 1 & 2 Snow Bombers Camps offer instruction in ski lessons. The camps run the weeks of December 21 and December 28. Don’t forget a ski...
Parents Night Out This Friday
Image:Parents Night Out This Friday Durango, CO – The fun and caring childcare staff at the Durango Community Recreation Center will offer a special evening of fun for children, ages 4-12, this Friday, December 18 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Parents Night Out will feature a variety of special activities, snacks and even a movie! Parents may drop off children in the Windom Room at the...
Durango Police Declare an Accident Alert
Image: Durango Police Declare an Accident Alert Durango, CO – Due to the heavy amount of snow falling and the number of non-injury accidents being reported, the Durango Police Department has declared an accident alert for reporting all traffic accidents. If the accident involves only minor vehicle damage with no injuries, drivers are asked to exchange contact information including registration and insurance, and...
Durango Independent Film Festival Announces Dinner and a Film Festival Package
Image:Durango Independent Film Festival Announces Dinner and a Film Festival Package Durango, Colorado – The Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF) and local restaurants have partnered to give film enthusiasts and holiday shoppers this year’s most unique and creative gift! The Dinner and a Film Festival package includes a 2010 Durango Independent...
HOLiDAZZLE Window Display Winners Announced
Image:HOLiDAZZLE Window Display Winners Announced DURANGO, Colo. – Local businesses helped put the “dazzle” into the Annual HOLiDAZZLE by participating in the holiday window display competition. Twenty Holidazzling “winners” were named during the secret judging held on Noel Night, Dec. 10, and each will receive a $50 gift certificate to one of five local restaurants for their efforts....
Durango Public Library Children’s Programs
Image:Durango Public Library Children’s Programs Durango, CO – Two special displays are currently featured in the Children’s Room of the Durango Public Library during December. A whimsical Christmas tree decorated with glass ornaments depicting characters in children’s literature is adorning the Storytime Room. The collection belongs to local residents, Dennis and Marian Pierce, who...
City Continues Snow Removal in Downtown Area
Image:City Continues Snow Removal in Downtown Area Durango, CO – City street crews continue to plow and remove snow from the downtown area. Beginning around midnight tonight, crews will be plowing Main Avenue and the side streets in the downtown area to clear as much snow as possible from city streets. The City would like to remind motorists that there is no parking in the downtown area between 2...
Mercy Cancer Program Receives Accreditation, Commendation
Image:Mercy Cancer Program Receives Accreditation, Commendation Mercy Regional Medical Center’s cancer program was awarded a three-year accreditation, with commendation, by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer. The evaluation of Mercy’s cancer program was conducted through an on-site survey process. To receive accreditation, facilities must demonstrate a commitment to quality...
San Juan Stage Race January 20-24
Image:San Juan Stage Race January 20-24 In Southwest Colorado, we have a very special event. The San Juan Stage race is a dogsled race that draws mushers and spectators from near and far. Not only is it a fun event, but we also raise money for a great cause. The Cystic Fibrosis foundation is near and dear to our hearts and we are excited to donate proceeds from the event to help make CF stand for “Cure...
