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Durango Road Report for the Week of October 5th
Image:Durango Road Report for the Week of October 5th Roads: Alley between Main Avenue and East 2nd Ave – 10th to 12th Streets For the week of October 5th, crews will work in the alley in the 1000 to 1200 blocks. Alleys will be open overnight to allow commercial deliveries. Trail...
Teens Discuss The Beast in the Garden at the Library
Image:Teens Discuss The Beast in the Garden at the Library Durango, CO – Teens ages 13-17 are invited to discuss The Beast in the Garden by David Baron on Wednesday, October 14 at the Durango Public Library. This program is just one of the Library’s events for FLC and Durango Read! which centers on this book. The program is from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Program Room 3 at the Library. For more...
Winter Trolley Hours Begin Monday
Image:Winter Trolley Hours Begin Monday Durango, CO – The trolley will begin its winter schedule on Monday Oct 5, it will run Monday through Friday 7:00am with the last trolley leaving the transit center at 7:00pm. On Saturdays the trolleys will run from 10:00am until 7:00pm. There will be no service on Sundays. The transit center will reflect the same hours. For further information please call 259-5438....
Readings on Wildlife at Library
Image: Readings on Wildlife at Library Durango, CO – On Tuesday, October 7 at the Durango Public Library local actors and theatre professionals will be reading from various literary works involving nature and wildlife. Readings may include pieces by Loren Eiseley, Craig Childs, Mary Oliver, and others. This program is just one of the Library’s events for FLC and Durango Read! which centers on the book The Beast in the...
Cairo Cafe’s Humus Pita is a fresh alternative
Cairo Cafe’s Humus Pita is a fresh alternative Fresh Fresh Fresh – this is a great alternative to a burger or sandwich any day! Marwa makes fresh homemade humus with traditional ingredients (and lots of TLC) – slathers it on fresh pita and adds tomatoes, cucumbers and feta to create a tasty meal. This special is only offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays as the special menu item. A great meal at a great price....
LPEA implements new Outage Management System
Image:LPEA implements new Outage Management System Technology designed to improve communications, efficiency and reliability DURANGO, Colo. – In response to the need for increased communications with member/customers during electrical outages, and to facilitate repair of damaged equipment within its service territory, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has implemented a new Outage Management System (OMS). Following...
Ferocious Feelings! Call to Artists
Image:Ferocious Feelings! Call to Artists From the coordinator of ‘deliciously weird’, here comes another guerilla art show: “Ferocious Feelings!” Artists working in all media are welcome to share their “Ferocious Feelings” on October 24, 2009, 6–10 p.m. This one night only event will be held at 988 Main Avenue, Durango with special guest dj MR. Anderson. A $5 donation at the door...
Innagural Durango Pregnancy Expo On Saturday October 24th
Image:Innagural Durango Pregnancy Expo On Saturday October 24th Durango, CO (September 28, 2009)- Innagural Durango Pregnancy Expo On Saturday October 24th from 10am-3pm. A holistic health and wellness event for pregnancy and parenting. The event will be featuring local practitioners and specialists speaking about nutrition, chiropractic care and optimizing neurological development from preconception through birth as...
Chapman Hill Programs Begin Soon!
Image:Chapman Hill Programs Begin Soon! Durango, CO – Chapman Hill rink will begin its fall/winter programs in October! The season opens with a new program never before offered at Chapman Hill. Power on Ice is a power-skating clinic designed to help skaters with speed, power, agility, and technique and begins October 2nd at 9:15 p.m.This season, Parks and Recreation will also host the first-ever...
Fall Cleanup Begins October 12
Image:Fall Cleanup Begins October 12 Durango, CO – The City’s Fall Cleanup begins on Monday, October 12 and offers residents an opportunity to conveniently dispose of cumbersome household refuse and yard waste. This year, the City is offering an interactive map where you can now search by your address and find our which week Fall Cleanup comes to your neighborhood. For an easy link to the site, please visit...
A BUMP IN THE ROAD OFFERS TWO NEW POSTPARTUM GROUPS
Image: A BUMP IN THE ROAD OFFERS TWO NEW POSTPARTUM GROUPS Durango, CO (September 24, 2009)- As of October 1, 2009, A Bump in the Road will expand to offer the women of the community of Durango and the surrounding areas two new postpartum support and resource opportunities in addition to the ongoing prenatal/preconception group. NEW! Postpartum Group- Join A Bump in the Road to discuss all matters related to being a new...
“Outrage” Documentary To Be Screened, Panel Discussion to Follow
“Outrage” Documentary To Be Screened, Panel Discussion to Follow Sunday, October 11, 2009 – NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY Durango, CO — To celebrate National Coming Out Day, Four Corners Gay and Lesbian Alliance for Diversity (4CGLAD) and the Durango Independent Film Festival will be screening the documentary OUTRAGE at the Durango Arts Center on Sunday, October 11, 2009, from 5pm – 7pm. The film will be followed by...
Durango Road Report for the Week of September 28th
Image:Durango Road Report for the Week of September 28th Roads:West 2nd Avenue from 22nd Street to 25th StreetWest 2nd Avenue between 22nd and 25th Streets will be closed to through traffic as crews continue to replace a waterline and sewer main. The section between 22nd and 24th Streets will receive asphalt patching – no daytime parking will be permitted in this section as they complete the...
Cowboy and songwriter Sid Hausman to Perform at Library
Image:Cowboy and songwriter Sid Hausman to Perform at Library Durango, CO – Sid Hausman, cowboy balladeer, songwriter, and children’s book author from Tesuque, New Mexico, will perform at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 p.m. prior to the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Sid’s music is a blend of folk and Western Americana. He plays a variety of instruments including the banjo,...
City of Durango Announces Elimination of Positions
Image:City of Durango Announces Elimination of Positions Durango, CO – The City of Durango announced today that 24 positions have been eliminated from the proposed 2010 budget, representing approximately 10 percent of the City’s regular, full-time workforce. The following positions have been eliminated:Airport – CustodianCommunication Center – Communications TechnicianFinance –...
FLC Cheerleaders looking for classic rides for Homecoming Parade
Image:Fort Lewis College Cheerleaders looking for classic rides for Homecoming Parade DURANGO – The Skyhawk Cheerleaders are looking for classic cars and convertibles to carry team members during the 2009 Homecoming Parade. A wide variety of vehicles to represent a range of eras is desired.The parade is scheduled for Friday, October 9th at 6:00 p.m. Participants will need to arrive at 5:15 p.m. for the lineup.If you are...
SH 3 REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH WEDNESDAY FOR FURTHER ROCKFALL WORK ON THE NORTH END
Image:SH 3 REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH WEDNESDAY FOR FURTHER ROCKFALL WORK ON THE NORTH END Crews from CDOT and contractor Yenter Companies continue work today, tomorrow and Wednesday to bring down more rock material on the north end of the hillside. As crews work on rockfall mitigation, debris on the south end will be cleared and barrier will begin to be replaced so the project can be wrapped up by Wednesday afternoon. As before, SH 3...
Community invited to FLC Homecoming events beginning October 5
Image:Community invited to FLC Homecoming events beginning October 5 DURANGO – “Building the Future” is the theme for Fort Lewis College’s Homecoming 2009 celebration. The theme is a nod to the changing face of campus with two major construction projects-the new student union and the new biology wing-currently underway. It’s also a nod to the mission of FLC to build better people out of the...
9-R NEWS BRIEFS – September 25, 2009
Image:9-R NEWS BRIEFS – September 25, 2009 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2009. – – – – – – – – – – – ANIMAS VALLEY ELEMENTARY Huskies of the Week for RESPECT · Staff Member – Michol Brammer, Academic Coach · Kindergarten – Cass Maloney & Pamela Mendisco · First Grade...
Ride Transit FREE on September 29th
Ride Transit FREE on September 29th Durango, CO – The Methodist Thrift Store is sponsoring a free ridership day for Durango Transit buses on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Ride the Loops and Opportunity Bus within the city limits FREE all day. The Methodist Thrift Shop, located at 986 East Second Avenue, sponsors regular free transit days on the last Tuesday of every month. To make Opportunity Bus reservations, call...
