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La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation Board approves $36,965 in grants to local non-profits in Q3 2021
DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation Board approved a total of $36,965 in grant funding to local non-profit organizations at its meetings in July, August, and September of 2021. Durango Food Bank, Bear Smart Durango, League of Women Voters, LASSO Horse Rescue, Pagosa Play Place, Silver Spruce Academy, Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA), Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center, 4CORE, and Seeds of Learning...
TICO TIME COUNTRY FESTIVAL SEPT 30 – OCT 3
EVENT DESCRIPTION Get ready to Boot Scoot into Fall! Bring your friends, family, cowboy hats, dancing feet, and happy attitudes! There will be fireworks and so much more! Live performances by: Devon Worley Band, Rick Trevino, Dave McElroy, Anthony Smith, Savanna Chestnut, Matt Castillo, Garrett Young Collective, Phineus Reb, Britnee Kellogg, Sim Balkey, Tyller Gummersall, James Robert Webb, Bo DePeña. LOCATION Tico Time River...
DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING Sept 30th- Oct 3rd
The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering takes place September 30th- October 3rd. Cowboy poets and musicians from all across the West will gather in Durango to celebrate poems and songs that capture the spirit of the American West and the people who live and work there. The gathering events will take place in various venues around Durango including Ft. Lewis Concert Hall, Strater Hotel, Wildhorse Saloon and Four Leaves Winery...
AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 18 -19
With concern for the safety of our Durango Autumn Arts Festival attendees, the following adjustments have been made to the event: To avoid clustered gatherings, there will be no indoor live entertainment, food court, or artist dinner. Patrons are encouraged to enjoy food from downtown restaurants. Social distancing measures will be maintained outside, and the art booths will be set up normally for the enjoyment and safe...
LPEA board votes to retire $4 million in Capital Credits to members
DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors voted at its meeting today to retire $4 million in Capital Credits to LPEA members. Credits from 1996, 1997, and 1998 are being retired, so members with LPEA accounts during those years will see their share of LPEA’s margins (based on electric use) as a bill credit or check in November. This retirement is in addition to the $1.5 million retired...
Fall Weekend in Durango Itinerary
Durango, Colorado is a mountain town that offers a little bit of everything. No matter what your style is, there is a trail, shop, or spa for you to enjoy. During the fall, the weather is cooler and the activities are limitless. While you’re in town, check out these top picks and maybe you’ll decide to stay for a while! Arriving: -Fly into Durango – La Plata County Airport (DRO) and take Durango Cab or Buckhorn Limousine to your hotel...
On board to have fun
Artist Tim Kapustka, left, and Chase and Jen LaCroix, of Durango Outdoor Exchange, model some of their paddleboards from the locally based Colorado Paddle Co. The three are partnering on the business, with the LaCroixes selling the boards at their store and Kapustka doing the design work./ Photo by Jennaye Derge I don’t know when I first heard “Durango” used as an adjective, but the first time I used it as such...
Durango Dance launching in Mancos Community Center
Montezuma County residents won’t have to drive to Durango to take their children to the studio’s ballet classes By Kala Parkinson Journal staff writer Friday, Sep. 3, 2021 8:16 Updated Friday, Sep. 3, 2021 8:48 Pictured in April, Durango Dance instructor Amanda McKovich teaches students how to do the “worm” dance during Durango Dance Camp. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Durango Dance, a 12-year mainstay for youth...
Electric vehicle fast charging station opens at Purgatory Resort; Local EV charging corridor complete
DURANGO, Colo. – An electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging station is now available for public use at Purgatory Resort thanks to a partnership between the resort and La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). Located on Purgatory Blvd. behind the Kendall building, the new station completes the EV fast-charging corridor running through LPEA’s service territory. Other fast charging stations are already available at Centennial park in Pagosa...
FOUR CORNERS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
Join us in 2021 in Durango, Colorado! Labor Day Weekend | Friday, September 3 – Sunday, September 5, 2021 Ride the Million Dollar Highway, Races, Stunt Shows, Live Music, Bike Shows, & More Website Update Coming Soon with Ticket Information, VIP & Hotel Packages, Camping & More! Thursday, September 2, 2021 Famous Silverton Gunfight by the Silverton Gunfighters Association Silverton, CO – Corner of 12th and...
LPEA board commits to enable broadband access to local communities
DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors passed a resolution at its meeting yesterday clarifying the role of the cooperative in bringing broadband services to local communities. The resolution, which passed 11 to 1, outlines the following LPEA strategic goal for broadband communications: LPEA will pursue a funding and partnership strategy that will enable broadband connections to its...
Fun at Lake Nighthorse Go Fish Durango
While you’re in Durango “Let’s Go Fish” 970-759-8059 NOW OPEN! LAKE NIGHTHORSE FISHING CHARTERS A Trip to Remember Coming to Durango Colorado “Let’s Go Fish” Booking with us ensures that you have a fantastic fishing adventure. Our experienced captain has over 20 years of fishing guide experience. Everything is up to date and double-checked to provide you with a safe and rewarding experience that the entire family...
Music at the Nugget – Friday Aug 20
iAM Music Fest Presents: GHOST TAPES Avant Horizon & Dana Arial August 20, 2021 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Nugget Mountain Bar – Durango, CO Cost: $10 – General Admission Schedule: 5:00 PM – Doors Open 5:30 PM – Dana Arial 6:45 PM – Avant Horizon 8:00 PM – Ghost Tapes 9:00 PM – End of Show Venue: The Nugget Mountain Bar – America’s Last Great Mountain Bar “The...
Wildflower season offers scenic hikes
By Jim Mimiaga Journal staff writer Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 6:07 Updated Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 7:14 Wildflower season is in full bloom along the Horse Creek trail. (Jim Mimiaga/The Journal) Wildflower season is in full bloom along the Horse Creek trail. (Jim Mimiaga/The Journal) Wildflowers are blooming in the San Juan Mountains are are thriving from all the rain. Here are three trails to view them. Horse Creek Trail: This trailhead is on...
Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties
People who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases By Shannon Mullane Herald Staff Writer Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 5:00 Vanessa Taylor, 47, said she is still monitoring her recovery from COVID-19 six weeks after her original diagnosis. She caught the virus from her daughter, Rhyse, 9. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) The headaches, coughing and body aches started in late June for Durango resident Vanessa Taylor. When she went to the...
Why is it so hazy outside?
Smoke from western wildfires engulfs western Colorado By Nick Gonzales, Herald Staff Writer Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 12:02 Updated Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 5:05 Smoke from wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington reduces visibility in Durango on Saturday morning. Jerry McBride Residents of western Colorado woke up Saturday morning to hazy skies in every direction, the result of fires closer to the West Coast. “When we had that big...
Top 10 CBD-Dominant Weed Strains
When we think of weed, we typically think of THC. THC is psychoactive where CBD is a non-psychoactive compound. Even though CBD doesn’t get you “high” like THC does, it does have it’s own benefits. It can help with problems like: Pain relief Inflammation Seizures Anxiety Finding CBD-dominant strains are great for patients needing to keep a clear head while treating their symptoms. Here are 10 CBD-Dominant...
Durango Rafting & Adventures
Mountain Waters Rafting: Durango’s Rafting & Adventure Center We believe that white water rafting is the funnest thing you can do while visiting the Durango, Colorado area. The joy of floating down a stretch of family friendly river or being challenged by Class 4 & 5 whitewater has created an insatiable passion in us that we want to share with you. Visitors to Durango come to tour Mesa Verde National Park or ride the...
CARVE WARS FESTIVAL
Date: July 30, 2021 to August 1, 2021 Location: Base area #1 Skier Place Durango CO 81301 United States Get ready for the HIGH OCTANE chainsaw carving competition that is entertaining crowds across the country! Carve Wars showcases the excitement and wonder of this unique artistry. This family-friendly FREE event will take place right in the base area at Purgatory Resort. Big thanks to Kroegers Ace Hardware, our presenting sponsor...
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