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Chapman Hill Opens For Skiing!
Image:Chapman Hill Opens For Skiing! Durango, CO – Durango Parks and Recreation Department’s Chapman Hill is now open for skiing and snowboarding. The ski hill will be operating on an early season modified schedule which is Monday – Sunday from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Beginning Saturday, December 19 regularly scheduled hours will begin and are Monday – Friday from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00...
City Plans for Snow Removal in Downtown Area
Image:City Plans for Snow Removal in Downtown Area Durango, CO – City street crews have been plowing snow around the clock for the past two days to keep city streets clear. Yesterday’s snowstorm has left piles of snow in the downtown area. In preparation for tomorrow evening’s Noel Night, street crews will be hauling snow from the downtown area beginning tonight. Businesses in the...
Mercy offers “A Blue Christmas Service” Dec. 16
Image:Mercy offers “A Blue Christmas Service” Dec. 16 The public is invited to Mercy Regional Medical Center’s seventh annual Blue Christmas Service from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, in the hospital’s chapel. Led by Mercy chaplains, the 30-minute service will feature readings a time of remembrance, live music, prayer and...
2 Hour Start Delay for Local Schools 12/09
Image:Due to continued concerns regarding weather conditions and transportation issues, Durango School District 9-R will be delaying the start of schools by 2 hours, Wednesday, December 9th. Bus schedules will be adjusted by two hours and each school and the Central Office will begin two hours after their regularly scheduled start times. The school day will end at the normal scheduled time.
PURGATORY TO START DAILY OPERATIONS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 11
Image:PURGATORY TO START DAILY OPERATIONS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 11 Latest storm dumps nearly three feet of snow, with more in the forecast later this week Durango, CO – With more than 33 inches of snow so far this week and more in the forecast, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will open for daily operations on Friday, Dec. 11. The most recent storm blanketed the resort in powder, and mountain operations crews are working to dig...
COUNTY OFFICES REOPEN ON DEC. 9, 2009
Image:COUNTY OFFICES REOPEN ON DEC. 9, 2009 Durango, CO – All La Plata County offices will be open for business as usual on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. All primary (paved) county roads are open but snowpacked, and some county roads may be narrow due to drifting and accumulated snow. During winter storms like this one, many of our high-traffic paved roads are plowed and sanded throughout the day and night, as...
CDOT Crews Clearing Camino del Rio
Image:CDOT Crews Clearing Camino del Rio (US 550) Sidewalks Will Get Some Additional Snowpack DURANGO – Colorado Department of Transportation Maintenance crews are clearing snow from Camino del Rio (US 550), from 9th Street north to 38th Street. To clear all travel lanes, some snow will be plowed onto the sidewalks. The City of Durango will clear the sidewalks as soon crews are able to shift...
School Closures
Image:School Closures Due to extreme weather conditions, Superintendent Owen has canceled school for Tuesday, December 8, 2009. All 9-R after-school events, practices, activities, and the 9-R Board Meeting are also canceled. Based on information from the national weather service, the storm may lift tomorrow evening. It is, therefore, anticipated that all schools will reopen on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. As more information is...
COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED ON DEC. 8 DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Image:COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED ON DEC. 8 DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS Durango, CO – Due to the extreme weather conditions, La Plata County offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. All meetings of the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2009 will be postponed and rescheduled. Citizens are encouraged to check the County website at http://co.laplata.co.us or call the La...
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Traditional “Nutcracker” comes to the Community Concert Hall Dec. 18-20
Image: State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Traditional “Nutcracker” comes to the Community Concert Hall Dec. 18-20 DURANGO, Colo. – The quintessential holiday treat, the “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Dec. 18-20, for two matinee (2 p.m.) and two evening (7 p.m.)...
With Snow…Comes Snow Removal
With Snow…Comes Snow Removal Durango, CO – Cooperation from the community is essential to the effective removal of snow from City streets. While we are enjoying the snow and everything it brings to the city, residents and businesses are reminded to remove snow from public sidewalks abutting their property. City Code states that property occupants are required to remove all snow and ice from all public sidewalks...
Ice & Snow, Take it Slow!
Image:LET IT SNOW! Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles, review safety tips, check roadway conditions each tripIce & Snow, Take it Slow! SOUTHWEST COLORADO – Now THIS is the winter storm we’ve been waiting for! Southwest Colorado is experiencing a full-on storm today, this time in the valleys as well as the mountains. Colorado Department of Transportation Maintenance crews are now on winter storm patrols-24-hour...
COUNTY MEETINGS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Image:COUNTY MEETINGS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS Durango, CO – In light of the current weather conditions, the following meetings have been canceled: Joint City Council/Board of County Commissioner meeting on 12/7/09 at 4:00 p.m. Comprehensive Draft Plans Workshop on 12/7/09 Ignacio Public Library from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Comprehensive Draft Plans Workshop on 12/8/09 Bayfield Public Library from 4:30...
Durango Parks and Recreation Begins Snowmaking at Chapman Hill
Image:Durango Parks and Recreation Begins Snowmaking at Chapman Hill Durango, CO – The Durango Parks and Recreation Department has started snowmaking operations on the ski hill at Chapman Hill in preparation for this winter’s ski/snowboard season. City staff are testing and training on the equipment this week and will be making snow for as many hours as possible each day until opening, weather...
COUNTY OFFERS INFORMATION ON SNOW REMOVAL AND DRIVING SAFETY
Image:COUNTY OFFERS INFORMATION ON SNOW REMOVAL AND DRIVING SAFETY During the winter months, snow removal is the primary responsibility of the La Plata County Road and Bridge Department. To keep over 600 miles of county roads clear, our Road and Bridge crews drive in excess of 1,500 miles for every winter snow storm. (This does not include state highways, such as 160, 550 and 172, any roads within municipalities or...
San Juan Basin Health H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Dec. 11 and Dec. 12
Image:San Juan Basin Health H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 San Juan Basin Health will be holding its final targeted H1N1 flu clinics specifically for priority groups on Friday, December 11th from 10-2 at San Juan Basin Health and on Saturday, December 12 from 10-1 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building and Bayfield Elementary School. Along with the previous groups eligible for these clinics,...
Fort Lewis College and Durango High School partner to present the Durango Indian Market
Image:Fort Lewis College and Durango High School partner to present the Durango Indian Market DURANGO – Fort Lewis College and Durango High School are teaming up to present the 1st Annual Durango Indian Market on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Durango High School from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists from across the Four Corners will offer their arts and crafts for sale. The community is invited to stop by and support...
Send a Letter to Santa!
Image:Send a Letter to Santa! Durango, CO – The Durango Community Recreation Center is now accepting letters to Santa! Kids are invited to write a letter to Santa and drop it in Santa’s mailbox at the front desk of the Recreation Center. Santa’s elves will check the box on a daily basis and deliver the letters to Santa! Remember to include a return address on the letter, so Santa can...
Durango Parks and Rec Accepting Youth Basketball Registrations
Image: Durango Parks and Rec Accepting Youth Basketball Registrations Durango, CO- Durango Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for the youth Basketball program. The program is open to boys and girls 1st through 6th grades, and girls 7th and 8th grade. Cost of the program is $35 for 1st and 2nd grades ($40 after 12/18), and $40 for 3rd-6th grades ($45 after 12/18). Games will begin...
Make Your Own Bottle Cap Lockets at the Library
Image:Make Your Own Bottle Cap Lockets at the Library Durango, CO – Teens are invited to make their own bottle cap lockets from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10 at the Durango Public Library. Bottle cap lockets are fun and fashionable and make great gifts! To personalize your locket, bring small photos of your family, friends, pets, etc. During this event we will also be discussing the...
