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Inside Durango News 07-10-14
Local Realtors® offer rebates to help local heroes buy a home . . . The City of Durango wants voters to re-authorize a sales tax to fund more than $156 million dollars in recreational improvements during the next 20 years . . . And learn how the new continuous flow intersection at U.S. Highways 550 and 160 can move more than four thousand cars in half the time it used to take before construction. These stories and more on this...
LPC Home Show – June 2014
This month’s La Plata County Home Show features a very large Animas Valley property with great views of Missionary Ridge, a luxurious Lake Durango home, a gorgeous Texas Creek Ranch property and much more! The La Plata County Home Show is a monthly video magazine for real estate in La Plata County. On each episode we take you inside some of the most amazing and elegant homes for sale in the area. Look for new episodes...
Outdoor Movie Night – Despicable Me 2 Three Springs
Durango CO – Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie night at Three Springs! Despicable Me 2 Last Plaza Pic of the summer at Three Springs! Movie starts at dusk which is in between 8:30-9:00pm. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available (you bring your own). A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. When: Friday, August 1st,...
2014 DURANGO MELODRAMA & VAUDEVILLE: The Dame of Durango
By Writer and Director Jenny Fitts Reynolds June 27 – August 30, 2014 Durango, CO – New Strater Hotel Corporation is proud to present its 2014 Durango Melodrama &Vaudeville season-to be performed at the Henry Strater Theatre, June 27 – August 30 (closed Mondays). This season’s feature performance is The Dame of Durango by Director Jenny Fitts Reynolds. SHOW SYNOPSIS: Welcome to the humble mining town of...
LPC Home Show – May 2014
Welcome to the La Plata County Home Show, a monthly video catalog for real estate in La Plata County. On each episode we take you inside some of the most amazing and elegant homes for sale in the area. Later in the show, we’ll bring you tips useful for anyone looking to buy a first home and more. The La Plata County Home Show is brought to you by Alpine Bank, your local mortgage experts, and by The Wells Group Real Estate...
Business Improvement District launches “Sunsational Summer” promotion
Pager item text :Downtown Durango Image:Business Improvement District launches “Sunsational Summer” promotion Shopping Spectacular in Downtown Durango set for Friday-Sunday, May 9-11 Durango, CO – Summer is starting early in the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), as the BID kicks off the “Sunsational Summer” marketing promotion, highlighting events in and around Durango this...
Dancing with Durango Stars
Pager item text :Community Connections, IncImage:Dancing with Durango Stars Fundraiser for local nonprofit Community Connections, Inc. Durango, CO – On May 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. the Durango Arts Center will be transformed into a dazzling showcase for Dancing with the Durango Stars! Thirteen couples performing different dance styles will compete for the coveted mirror ball trophy. Dancers include local musician Tim Sullivan,...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Pager item text :Iron Horse Bicycle ClassicImage:Iron Horse Bicycle Classic May 24-26, 2014 Durango, CO- This years Bicycle classic will take place on May 24-26, 2014. Celebrating Over 100 Years of Cycling in Durango The town of Durango has long been enthusiastic about cycling. This photo was taken of the Durango Wheel Club at Bakers Bridge in 1895, on one of Durango’s favorite road loops. How the Iron Horse was Conceived The...
The Durango Blues Train
Pager item text : D&SNGRR The Durango Blues Train May 30-31, 2014, and August 22-23, 2014 Durango, CO – The Durango Blues Train is a unique ‘moving’ experience featuring live blues acts while passengers travel aboard the D&SNGRR’s coal-fired, steam-powered train to the spectacular and breathtaking “Highline” canyon of Colorado’s San Juan National Forest. The Durango Blues Train will...
The Durango Blues Train
May 30-31, 2014, and August 22-23, 2014 Durango, CO – The Durango Blues Train is a unique ‘moving’ experience featuring live blues acts while passengers travel aboard the D&SNGRR’s coal-fired, steam-powered train to the spectacular and breathtaking “Highline” canyon of Colorado’s San Juan National Forest. The Durango Blues Train will expand to two unforgettable weekends in 2014, May 30 and...
The Community Concert Hall welcomes ETHEL on May 2 Inventive string quartet to perform special program, “Grace”
Pager item text :FLC Community Concert HallImage:The Community Concert Hall welcomes ETHEL on May 2 Inventive string quartet to perform special program, “Grace” Durango, CO -The inventive string quartet that is setting the standard for new music engagement, ETHEL comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Friday, May 2, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Acclaimed as “indefatigable and eclectic” (The New York...
The Met: Live in HD continues Apr. 26 with Mozart’s Così fan tutte
Pager item text :FLC Community Concert HallImage:The Met: Live in HD continues Apr. 26 with Mozart’s Così fan tutte Performance transmitted “live” to FLC campus from New York’s Metropolitan Opera Durango, CO – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s barbed romance, Così fan tutte, will be broadcast live from New York’s Metropolitan Opera on Saturday, Apr. 26, 2014, when The Met: Live in HD...
Spirit Runners 5K/1Mi
Image:Spirit Runners 5K/1Mi Durango, CO Title VII Native American Education program in Durango School District 9-R is excited about hosting our First Annual SPIRIT RUNNERS 5K/1mi. Fund Run/Walk on April 19, 2014! SPIRIT RUNNERS will be held the same weekend as the 50th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow held at Fort Lewis College. WHO: Durango School District 9-R Title VII Native American Education WHAT: SPIRIT RUNNERS 5K/1Mi. Fund Run/Walk...
Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis College celebrates its 50th year
Pager item text :Fort Lewis CollegeImage:Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis College celebrates its 50th year DURANGO, CO -Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis College turns 50 years old this year. One of the largest and longest running events at FLC, Hozhoni Days celebrates the more than 120 Native American and Alaska Native tribes and villages represented in the College’s student body. Hozhoni Days 2014 kicks off with the Miss Hozhoni Pageant....
LPC Home Show – April 2014
Welcome to the La Plata County Home Show, a monthly video catalog for real estate in La Plata County. On each episode we take you inside some of the most amazing and elegant homes for sale in the area. Later in the show, we’ll bring you tips useful for anyone looking to buy a first home and more. Check back for new...
California Guitar Trio comes to the Community Concert Hall Apr. 16
Pager item text :California Guitar TrioImage:California Guitar Trio comes to the Community Concert Hall Apr. 16 Featuring a whirlwind of instrumental styles, CGT offers stunning virtuosity Durango, CO – Called “world’s best acoustic band” by Guitar Shop Magazine, the California Guitar Trio brings dynamic guitar music to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2014, 7:30 p.m....
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
Pager item text :Bluegrass bandsImage:Durango Bluegrass Meltdown April 11,12,13, 2014 Durango, CO – Hear great bluegrass bands like Blue Highway, Town Mountain, The Earl Brothers Dave Richey & the Ruined Nation Boys as they play in unique Durango venues. For additional information visit: www.durangomeltdown.com
Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express
Pager item text :D&SNGRRImage:Summary: PeanutsTM The Easter Beagle Express Saturday, April 19, 2014 Durango,CO – Snoopy the Easter Beagle Passengers purchasing tickets to ride PeanutsTM The Easter Beagle Express will enjoy crafts, storytelling, musical entertainment, refreshments and other Easter-themed activities and meet Snoopy, The Easter Beagle! During your train ride, you can enjoy live interactive music, craft...
Kathleen Madigan to return to the Community Concert Hall, April 3
Pager item text :Kathleen MadiganImage:Kathleen Madigan to return to the Community Concert Hall, April 3 Popular female comic brings her hit one-woman show “Madigan Again” Durango, CO – Called “one of America’s funniest female comics” by Jay Leno, stand-up comedienne Kathleen Madigan returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with her one-woman show “Madigan Again,”...
Bootleggers to host fundraiser for La Plata County Historical Society
Image:Bootleggers to host fundraiser for La Plata County Historical Society Spring Tonic and Repeal of Prohibition Party set for April 7 at El Moro Spirits and Tavern Durango, CO – Continuing with its mission to support the community that has supported the local craft brewers, the Durango Bootleggers Society will host the society’s Spring Tonic Release and Repeal of Prohibition Party to benefit the La Plata County...
