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H1N1 Vaccination Community Clinic November 21
Image:H1N1 Vaccination Community Clinic November 21 San Juan Basin Health is holding a community H1N1 clinic on Saturday, November 21 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The new eligible age group is children 14 years old and younger. Individuals up to age 64 with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, and parents, siblings or daycare providers of babies under six months old can also still receive the...
Dr. Andrew Gulliford to Speak at Library
Image:Dr. Andrew Gulliford to Speak at Library Durango, CO – On Tuesday, December 8 at the Durango Public Library, Dr. Andrew Gulliford will present an illustrated slide lecture entitled Interpreting Historic Photographs of Native Americans: The New Illustrated Edition of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee on how to “read” historic photos of Native Americans and how to interpret photographic “truth.” Dr....
Airport Completes New Taxiway
Image:Airport Completes New Taxiway Durango, CO -The new parallel taxiway extension at the Durango La Plata County Airport is now complete and will be officially opened at 3:00 pm on Thursday, November 19. Aircraft landing and departing the Durango-La Plata County Airport will no longer be required to taxi their aircraft on the runway to access the south end of the field.Construction of the parallel taxiway system began in 1979...
Durango Road Report for the Week of November 16th
Image:Durango Road Report for the Week of November 16th Roads:· 32nd Street Reconstruction Crews will be working on 32nd Street between East 3rd and East 7th Avenues to replace the pavement. Half of the street will be closed for construction, however, one lane of traffic in each direction will be open. Work...
Library Celebrates First Anniversary with Spoken Word Series Performance
Image:Library Celebrates First Anniversary with Spoken Word Series Performance Durango, CO – Celebrate the new Durango Public Library’s First Anniversary on Wednesday, December 2nd with a Spoken Word Series performance of several ten-minute plays featuring retired Fort Lewis College Drama Professor Dinah Leavitt Swan, retired Air Force Colonel Terry Swan, local artist Maureen May, and local actress Suzanne Turpak.Plays...
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College receives $10,000 grant from the Dr. Scholl Foundation for mountain lion programs
Image:The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College receives $10,000 grant from the Dr. Scholl Foundation for mountain lion programs DURANGO – The Dr. Scholl Foundation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, has granted $10,000 to the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. The money will be used to provide public and school programming on issues surrounding mountain lions and other...
Teens Peer Support Training
Image:Teens Peer Support Training High school students who have faced health challenges are invited to be trained as peer mentors. Students with diabetes, Chron’s disease, physical challenges (paralysis, blindness, hearing loss) or brain based differences such as epilepsy, Aspergers, depression, ADHD are needed to provide peer support to younger students with a similar diagnosis. The training...
9-R NEWS BRIEFS November 13, 2009
Image:9-R NEWS BRIEFS November 13, 2009 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Welcome to 9-R’s newly seated Board Members — Andy Burns (District C), Julia Levy (District D), Joe Colgan (District E), and Jeff Schell (District F)! The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. – – – – – – – – – – – The committee for the Strategic...
Real Men Sing! Presented by Music in the Mountains Goes to School
Image:Real Men Sing! Presented by Music in the Mountains Goes to School (Durango) Monday, November 16, 2009. Real Men Sing! presented by Music in the Mountains Goes to School will perform a musical program to Florida-Mesa and Sunnyside Elementary students Friday, November 20, 9:00 am at Florida-Mesa Elementary School. Under the direction of Dr. Andrew Homburg – a Fort Lewis College vocal music professor...
Win a “Picture Perfect” Playhouse for the Holidays
Image:Win a “Picture Perfect” Playhouse for the Holidays Durango CO: Big Brothers Big Sisters is once again giving away its Homes with Heart playhouse to one lucky winner. This creatively designed, one-of-a-kind custom-built playhouse was completed by Durango High School Architecture, Woods, Welding, TV/Video Production and National Art Honor Society students. Woods teacher, Shaun Smith, says, “The...
SINGING WITH SANTA CAROLING WALK AND TREE LIGHTING
Image:SINGING WITH SANTA CAROLING WALK AND TREE LIGHTING Grab the kids, put on your mittens and get ready to sing.sing..sing.. at TheDurango Chamber of Commerce/Boys and Girls Club Annual “Singing With Santa” Caroling Walk and Tree Lighting scheduled for Friday, November 27th beginning at 5:30pm. Meet at College and Main (Rio Grande Land) beginning at 5:00pm and get your FREE GLOW STICKS! At 5:30pm Santa...
La Plata Electric Association offering rebates for LED light purchase
Image: La Plata Electric Association offering rebates for LED light purchase Switching to energy-efficient holiday lights saves electricity and dollars DURANGO, Colo. – To encourage consumers to replace old holiday light strings with new, energy efficient LED lighting, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), in partnership with Tri-State Generation and Transmission, is reprising its rebates on LED holiday lighting...
Chili Chompin’ Cancer Stompin’ Fundraiser for Tammy Osborn
Image:Chili Chompin’ Cancer Stompin’ Fundraiser for Tammy Osborn Tickets for a family friendly chili tasting to benefit the Tammy and Justin Osborn Medical Fund are available now. The event will be from noon – 3 pm on Sunday, November 15th at Three Springs. Tickets are $10/adult and $5/child age 6 – 12. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets are available at Coldwell Banker,...
“Rhythms of Durango-HOLiDAZZLE” release party/show set for Nov. 27
Image:”Rhythms of Durango-HOLiDAZZLE” release party/show set for Nov. 27 Business Improvement District produces holiday CD featuring local artists DURANGO, Colo. – “Rhythms of Durango-HOLiDAZZLE” – the first compilation CD of holiday songs performed by local musicians and singer/songwriters – is set for release Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, during a free live show and celebration at the Henry...
H1N1 Vaccination In-School Clinics Begin This Week Community Clinic Saturday, November 14
Image:H1N1 Vaccination In-School Clinics Begin This Week Community Clinic Saturday, November 14 San Juan Basin Health Department is collaborating with La Plata CountySchool Districts to provide in-school vaccination clinics beginning November12 and continuing through November 20. Please contact your school or seeour website www.sjbhd.org <http://www.sjbhd.org/> for a school schedule. There will be a community...
Iron Horse Training program begins Dec. 1
Image:Iron Horse Training program begins Dec. 1 Durango, CO…Registration for the Iron Horse Training program, designed to help riders train and prepare for the 2010 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, is now underway. Classes are held at Durango Rec Center, Anytime Fitness at Three Springs and The Hub Training Center. For complete listing of times and to register, go to: ironhorsetraining.com, or call Patti Zink at...
Computer and Electronics Recycling Event
Image:Computer and Electronics Recycling Event Durango, CO – In celebration of America Recycles Day, the City of Durango and San Juan Basin Recycling Association will collect unwanted electronics for recycling on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Durango Recycle Center. The recycle center is located at 710 Tech Center Drive. Residents, businesses, government agencies and...
9-R NEWS BRIEFS – November 6, 2009
Image: 9-R NEWS BRIEFS – November 6, 2009 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. – – – – – – – – – – – Congratulations, 9-R!Durango School District 9-R has been named as one of the eleven school districts to receive an award for innovation in health and wellness.Colorado’s Commissioner...
San Juan Basin Health Department’s Public Health News Winter 09
Image: San Juan Basin Health Department’s Public Health News Briefs for November-December 2009 November is National Family Caregiver Month During National Family Caregiver Month, San Juan Basin Health would like to thank all of the Family Caregivers in our community and recognize the tremendous work they do. Contact Dawn Simard at 247-5702, ext. 240 for information on how we can assist caregivers over 60 or those...
Durango Discovery Museum Elects Dave Nulton as Board President
Image:Durango Discovery Museum Elects Dave Nulton as Board President Durango, CO November 4, 2009 – The Board of Directors of the Durango Discovery Museum has elected Dave Nulton as its President....
