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“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...
Chapman Hill Ice Rink Opens October 2nd
Image:Chapman Hill Ice Rink Opens October 2nd Durango, CO – Durango Parks and Recreation will be Opening Chapman Hill Ice Rink for the 2009-10 Season on October 2nd. Our first event will be a Public Skate from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. October 2nd. The rink will be closed during the ice-making process beginning on Sunday September 20th. All registrations for fall programming will be held at the...
Library Kicks Off Spoken Word Series
Image:Library Kicks Off Spoken Word Series Durango, CO – The Durango Public Library will kick off its Spoken Word Series on Tuesday, September 29 with “Once Upon a Time: Scheherezade and the 1,001 Nights”. As a tribute to our regional orchestra, the San Juan Symphony, Music Director and Conductor Arthur Post has been invited to give an overview of the 2009-2010 season, entitled “Once Upon a...
Library Seeks Submissions for Teen Literary Magazine
Image: Library Seeks Submissions for Teen Literary Magazine Durango, CO – The Durango Public Library is seeking submissions for its teen literary magazine Spare Thoughts! Ages 12 through18 are invited to submit poetry, short stories, essays, and black and white artwork. Entries are due at the Library by Thursday, November 5th at 5:30 p.m. and may be submitted in paper or electronic format. Please make a copy if...
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraiser at Seasons
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraiser at Seasons After missing the annual wine dinner in 2008 due to the fire, organizers will be holding a fundraising dinner at Seasons Grill in Durango at 6:30 pm on Oct. 4th. Come join us for fabulous food, fine wine and good company for a great cause! The dinner will feature 4 courses and a wine expertly paired to each course. The cost is $80 per person, gratuity...
FLU INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH LA PLATA COUNTY INFOLINE
Image:FLU INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH LA PLATA COUNTY INFOLINE Durango, CO – There is a now quick and easy way for La Plata County residents and visitors alike to obtain helpful information concerning seasonal flu and H1N1 flu protection and preparedness. La Plata County Infoline is an automated telephone system that provides residents, businesses and visitors a convenient, 24-hour resource to obtain...
San Juan Citizens Alliance Announces its 2009 6th Annual Oktoberfest
Image:San Juan Citizens Alliance Announces its 2009 6th Annual Oktoberfest Located this Year on Second Avenue in Downtown Durango Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th Durango, Color., September 2009 – San Juan Citizens Alliance is proud to present its 6th Annual Oktoberfest 2-Day Fundraising Festival in downtown Durango on Saturday and Sunday, September 26th and 27th. New this year for the Festival is its...
The Beast in the Garden author to speak at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Image:The Beast in the Garden author to speak at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College DURANGO – David Baron, author of The Beast in the Garden, will speak at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, September 24, 2009. The free presentation begins at 7 p.m. David Baron has built a career out of two of his passions: science (he studied physics at Yale) and radio. For more than a decade, he...
San Juan Symphony to Present “Once Upon a Time” 2009-2010 Concert Season
Image:San Juan Symphony to Present “Once Upon a Time” in 2009-2010 Concert Season Durango, CO – When Arthur Post steps to the podium next month to beginhis eighth season as Music Director of the San Juan Symphony, he willconfirm our suspicion that music is good at telling stories. Our season,themed Once Upon a Time, will feature engaging and colorful musicinspired by fairy tales, folk tales, myths...
Traffic Markings Project Underway on US 160 West of Durango
Image:Traffic Markings Project Underway on US 160 West of Durango PROJECT INFORMATIONDURANGO – Rocky Mountain Enterprises Inc, (RME), Inc., has begun a Colorado Department of Transportation project to replace pavement markings on US 160 west of Durango from mile point 83.35 (at the junction with US 550) to mile point 81.36 (east of Wildcat Canyon Road). One lane of traffic will be open each direction at all times. To...
MBS will host the Celebration of Cycling as part of the Single Speed World Championships
Image:MBS will host the Celebration of Cycling as part of the Single Speed World Championships As part of the SSWC, Mountain Bike Specialists will host a celebration on Thursday September 17th from 9:00am. Until 6:00. Bread will be providing snacks all day for locals and visitors. Specialized or Niner will both be in Durango demonstrating their newest line of bikes for free. The Specialized demo truck will be in...
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 will help underwrite “Sight-In Days” at the Durango Gun Club. Oct. 8-9, 15-16 and 29-30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Durango Gun Club will be open to the...
