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Durango showcased in top 10 ‘Christmas towns’
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Durango, Colorado will be one of 10 towns featured on HGTV’s one-hour special, “Top Christmas Towns,” to air at 8 p.m. Dec. 7. The cable network sought unique holiday celebrations across the country and singled out 10. Durango was chosen for its vintage Christmas feel, authentic Main Avenue celebrations and area holiday traditions, including the Polar Express ride on the Durango & Silverton...
“Rhythms of Durango” Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre
Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of “Rhythms of Durango” Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. Editor’s Note: DurangoDowntown.com is breaking with editorial policy for our feature article this week, humoring News Editor Indiana Reed, and allowing her to pen an unapologetically biased review of Durango’s home-grown and...
La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
Image:Summary:Following comment period, rate increase is set to begin January 1, 2009. ” DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association’s Board of Directors on Nov. 19, 2008, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 5.6 percent. Specific increases will depend on the rate classification of each residential, commercial and industrial customer. The average residential customer is expected to notice an...
Kennebec Café and Bakery adds “events center” to its moniker
Pager item text :Kennebec CafeImage:Summary:When well-known chef and caterer Barbara Helmer and her partner Miguel Carrillo purchased the “diner” at the entrance to La Plata Canyon in 1999, they had a vision. Today, their Kennebec Café and Bakery is even bigger and better than ever. Kennebec Café and Bakery adds “events center” to its moniker DURANGO, Colo. – It was a risk, but Barbara Helmer and Miguel...
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College to stage “laugh-out-loud” comedy, “The Queen of Bingo,” Nov. 22
Image:Summary:DURANGO, Colo. – The hit Off-Broadway comedy “The Queen of Bingo,” featuring Shane Partlow and Rowan Joseph, comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Sat., Nov. 22, 7 p.m. Two zany guys play two crazy gals, lighting up the stage in the tradition of Harvey Korman and Tim Conway from the old, much-beloved “Carol Burnett Show” sketches. “The Queen of Bingo” follows...
Release Party/Show for Rhythms of Durango, Vol. 3, set for Nov. 21
Business Improvement District produces third CD of local music – called “best yet.” DURANGO, Colo. – An evening of free, live, local music is set for Fri., Nov. 21, at the Rhythms of Durango, Vol. 3, CD release party and show. Doors to the Henry Strater Theatre (The Hank) open at 5 p.m., with on-going music planned until 8:30 or beyond. “The artists from Rhythms of Durango will be performing live on stage at the Hank, and we’ve...
Desert Sun Coffee Roasters, perfecting a great-tasting and a sustainably “good” cup of coffee
For the past four years, Desert Sun Coffee Roasters has been perfecting that great-tasting cup of coffee. Now the Durango-based coffee roaster is endeavoring to also make an ethically and sustainably “good” cup of Joe. Desert Sun Coffee Roasters, perfecting a great-tasting and a sustainably “good” cup of coffee DURANGO, Colo. – It’s been said in a variety of ways that life’s joys and its most important lessons come from...
San Juan Basin Health News Briefs
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – San Juan Basin Health Department has issued the following news briefs for November and December. Girls Circle in Bayfield and Durango Begin Girls Circles are structured support groups for adolescent girls that promote resiliency, confidence & connection while addressing risky behaviors in a safe space. A Bayfield Girls Circle will be beginning on November 12th. Open to girls in 6th, 7th...
Application deadline for solar domestic hot water rebates extended
Image: Summary: LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. ” DURANGO, Colo. – The deadline for La Plata and Archuleta county residents to apply for the “Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate” program through the Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) has been extended until June 30, 2009. The deadline for those planning to install solar domestic hot water systems on their primary homes...
Historic Strater Hotel’s “behind the scenes” sustainability and “green” efforts come to light
Image: Summary: From the outside, the Strater Hotel is a visual centerpiece of Downtown Durango; but it’s what happening “behind the walls” that has made this historic landmark an example for 21st century sustainability in the hotel industry. Historic Strater Hotel’s “behind the scenes” sustainability and “green” efforts come to light DURANGO, Colo. – Recently, the Historic Strater Hotel, one of Downtown Durango’s...
“Insulate Colorado” rebates extended to second/rental homes
4CORE administering $25,000 grant to promote energy efficiency. ” DURANGO, Colo. – The “Insulate Colorado” program, a $25,000 rebate effort to encourage homeowners in La Plata and Archuleta counties to weatherize and insulate their homes, has been expanded to include rental units and vacation homes. The deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2008. “Originally the rebate program, which was initiated by the Colorado state Governor’s Energy...
Alpine Bank receives state environmental leadership award
Image:GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in cooperation with the Pollution Prevention Advisory Board and the Colorado Environmental Partnership, has designated Alpine Bank a “Gold Leader” for its environmental leadership. Alpine Bank is the first financial institution in Colorado to be recognized with this award by the State for its environmental commitment and continuous...
La Plata County Dept. of Human Services offering home heating assistance
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata County residents struggling to pay their heating bills can now receive assistance through the Colorado Department of Human Services Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). La Plata County Human Services will accept applications for LEAP from November 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009. LEAP does not pay the entire costs of home heating, and for most households, benefits will be paid...
La Plata Electric Association offering rebates for LED holiday light purchase
Image:Summary: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 offering rebates on LED holiday lighting through Dec. 31, 2008. LPEA customers who purchase strings of LED lights can...
Ska Brewing Co. ushers in a new era with its 24,000 square foot “world headquarters”
Pager item text :Ska Brewing Co.Image:Summary:Several years ago, when it became clear to the partners of Ska Brewing Co. that they needed to expand the existing brewery or find a new home, they made the decision to do it “right.” Today, and after a nearly $5 million investment, Ska has opened its new 24,000 sq. ft. “world headquarters.” Ska Brewing Co. ushers in a new era with its 24,000 square foot “world headquarters”...
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill eyes Dec. 21, 2008 for the Phoenix to rise
Destroyed by the fire that tore through the 700 block of Main Avenue on Feb. 22, Seasons Rotisserie & Grill didn’t wallow in self-pity. Instead owner Karen Barger and her team got busy. Now they’ve got their eye on a Dec. 21 re-opening of the much beloved restaurant. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Feb. 22, 2008: a dreary, wet afternoon in Durango. Many restaurants in town were prepping for Chocolate Fantasia, a Volunteers...
Artists announced for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3
CD featuring the sounds of Downtown to be released Nov. 21. DURANGO, Colo. – Nineteen local musicians and singer/songwriters have been selected for Rhythms of Durango, Volume 3, a music CD sponsored and produced by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID). The CD will be released Nov. 21 at a special release party/concert slated to be held at the Henry Strater Theatre. “The Business Improvement District exists to help all...
The shop “Yarn” making sure “Life’s a Stitch” in Durango
Image:Summary:Kara Walecki and her “knitting” group weren’t inspired by the “old school” yarn offerings in the region, and they yearned for something more comprehensive. A year or so later, in spite of an unexpected loss, “Yarn” opened its doors in Durango. The shop “Yarn” making sure “Life’s a Stitch” in Durango DURANGO, Colo. – Kara Walecki never set out to be the proprietor of a yarn shop,...
Scooter’s Place refining “sound,” making “rock stars” in Durango
Image:Summary:Many Baby Boomers and generations younger have at some time in their lives entertained the fantasy of being a recording artist – or “a rock star.” Those who have succeeded will usually admit to assistance from experts behind the scenes. In Durango, “stars” and beyond are finding that support at “Scooter’s Place.” DURANGO, Colo. – Many Baby Boomers and generations younger have at some time in their lives entertained...
Heather Leavitt, Durango’s “arts community” champion, has begun a new chapter
Image:Summary:In 2004, Heather Leavitt furthered her effort to build Durango’s arts community by founding Arts Perspective magazine. Now “bigger” than Leavitt, the magazine is moving with its founder to a “next phase” at the Durango Arts Center. Heather Leavitt, Durango’s “arts community” champion, has begun a new chapter DURANGO, Colo. – Heather Leavitt is taking up the challenge of programs and...
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