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New totem pole to honor Alaska Native students at Fort Lewis College
Image:New totem pole to honor Alaska Native students at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – To recognize and celebrate the hundreds of Alaska Native students who have earned and will earn Fort Lewis College degrees, the FLC Native American Center (NAC) is hosting a Totem Pole Raising Ceremony on January 16, 2013, at noon. The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, takes place at the Native American Center inside the...
Top Value Ski Spot and the Best Ski Town
Pager item text :Durango Mountain Resort Image:Top Value Ski Spot and the Best Ski Town Durango voted Best Colorado Ski Town by Elevation Outdoors Magazine Durango, CO – TripAdvisor recently named Durango the Top Value Ski Spot In North America and now Elevation Outdoors Magazine readers’ poll has voted Durango, Colorado as the “Best Colorado Ski Town–Best Big Town.” Elevation Outdoors, the essential...
College scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association
Image:College scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association Electric cooperative to host scholarship Q&A Open House on Jan. 24, 2013 Durango, CO – To assist high school seniors and their parents with the application process for college scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), the cooperative will host a special Open House, Thursday, Jan. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. at LPEA’s Bodo Park...
Maria Stuarda premieres Jan. 19, 2013 at The Met: Live in HD
Pager item text :The Met: Live in HD Image:Maria Stuarda premieres Jan. 19, 2013 at The Met: Live in HD Performance transmitted live to FLC campus from New York’s Metropolitan Opera Durango, CO – The Met: Live in HD continues its screening of live performances in high definition in the Vallecito Room of the Fort Lewis College Student Union on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at 10:55 a.m. with The Met premiere of Gaetano...
Durango, Colorado Kicks-Off Legendary Winter Season
Image:Durango, Colorado Kicks-Off Legendary Winter Season Storm delivers over 20 inches at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort Durango, CO – A winter snowstorm hit Southwestern Colorado dumping 20 inches of fresh powder at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort and skiers and boarders couldn’t be more exited. With an average snowfall of 260 inches a year, Durango, Colorado offers a legendary winter vacation experience...
December Locals Benefit Day at Durango Mountain Resort to Benefit La Plata County Mounted Patrol
Image:December Locals Benefit Day at Durango Mountain Resort to Benefit La Plata County Mounted Patrol Durango, CO – Durango Mountain Resort’s first Locals Benefit Day of the season will benefit the La Plata County Mounted Patrol. Locals Day is Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Discounted lift tickets are $40 for adults, $32 for seniors (65+)/students (13-17yrs), and $25 for kids (6-12yrs). A coupon must be presented at the Durango...
Durango, Colorado Named Top Value Ski Spot For Travelers Hitting The Slopes In North America
Image:Durango, Colorado Named Top Value Ski Spot For Travelers Hitting The Slopes In North America TripAdvisor TripIndex Ski Features Cost Comparison of Popular Ski Destinations in the U.S. and Canada Durango, CO – TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced its TripIndex Ski, a cost comparison of 25 popular ski destinations throughout the United States and Canada. Trip-Advisor TripIndex Ski...
Purchase the “gift” of electricity for friends/family through LPEA
Image:Purchase the “gift” of electricity for friends/family through LPEA In challenging times, underwriting kilowatt hours could be a most welcomed holiday gift Durango, CO – In the face of rising electricity costs, “kilowatt hours” could be a most welcomed gift this holiday season. La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) offers to those wishing to help a friend or relative with their utility expenses, the...
Heads Up! Purgatory’s Giving Away Three Season Passes
Image:Heads Up! Purgatory’s Giving Away Three Season Passes Students & Kids — Enter a Contest that Promotes Wearing Helmets on the Slopes & Win a Free Pass! Durango, CO – Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is hosting a contest on helmet safety and will give away three season passes to the winners. Kids ages 6 to 18 years are eligible to participate, and the contest is broken into three age categories: 6-9...
LPEA seeking applicants for Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Image:LPEA seeking applicants for Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp All-expense paid experience provides “leadership edge” to high school juniors Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites high school juniors to participate in the Colorado Electric Education Institute Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp – an all-expense paid educational/leadership camp set for July 14-19, 2013 at Glen Eden Resort...
Durango Mountain Resort Offers Low Cost Ways to Learn to Ski & Snowboard
Image:Durango Mountain Resort Offers Low Cost Ways to Learn to Ski & Snowboard Don’t Hibernate this Winter! Learn a New Snow Sport in January Durango, CO – Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is pleased to announce three new low costs packages during January 2013 for children and adults who want to learn how to ski and snowboard. January is national Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month, so Purgatory is offering...
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara brings a traditional “Nutcracker” to the Community Concert Hall, Dec. 14-16
Image:Summary: Holiday tradition: the Holiday tradition: the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara brings a traditional “Nutcracker” to the Community Concert Hall, Dec. 14-16 Durango, CO – More than 70 local dancers will join the professionals of the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to present the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The...
Durango Area Tourism Office announces opening for Tourism Related Retail Board Seat
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office announces opening for Tourism Related Retail Board Seat Nominations forms due December 21, 2012 Durango, CO – The Durango Area Tourism Office is accepting nominations for the open Board of Directors seat representing the Tourism Related Retail segment of the Durango/La Plata County tourism industry. Eligibility: The nominee(s) must be an active member of the local Tourism Related Retail industry...
La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
Image:La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase Following comment period, rate increase to begin Jan. 1, 2013 Durango, CO – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors today, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of approximately 11 percent. Specific increases will depend on the rate classification of each residential, commercial and industrial...
Durango Dollars Makeover
Pager item text :Durango Dollar Program Image:Durango Dollars Makeover Changes in Durango Dollar Program Announced Durango, CO – Durango Dollars just got a whole lot easier to use, both in purchasing and spending. Beginning November 15, 2012 Durango Dollars will now be issued in a new “gift card” format. So, the good news is now you can purchase Durango Dollars in any increment with a $25 minimum, and you will...
Plan your Colorado mountain vacation
Image:Plan your Colorado mountain vacation Durango, CO – Welcome to Durango’s magical winter season filled with adventure, history and beauty in Southwestern Colorado. Fresh powder blankets our Colorado mountains for winter delights from skiing to sleigh rides, and our vibrant and historic downtown is bursting with charm. Step outside and enjoy a snow vacation. Plan your visit at www.durango.org. Holidazzle:Noel Night, The...
Steamworks’ Happy Hour fundraiser raises $730 for Annie’s Orphans
Image:Steamworks’ Happy Hour fundraiser raises $730 for Annie’s Orphans Portion of beer sales plus additional donations to help pups this winter Durango, CO – Steamworks Brewing Co. has presented a $500 check to Annie’s Orphans, the non-profit sanctuary for abandoned, neglected and abused dogs, proceeds from the “Happy Hour” fundraiser held on Nov. 7, 2012, during Firkin Friday. Annie’s...
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College to stage John Denver: “The Tribute” on Dec. 1
Pager item text :John Denver: “The Tribute”Image:The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College to stage John Denver: “The Tribute” on Dec. 1 Durango, CO – John Denver: “The Tribute” featuring the John Adams Band comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, for a 7 p.m. show. “The Tribute” offers a nostalgia experience with not only the music, but the...
Selecting Key Health Concerns in our Community
Image:Selecting Key Health Concerns in our Community Durango – San Juan Basin Health invites community members to the next step in creating a Public Health Improvement Plan for Archuleta and La Plata Counties by participating in a summit on Thursday, December 6th. There will a presentation of results from the recently completed Community Health Priorities survey. Individuals will then have the opportunity to help select one to...
Durango Area Tourism Office Welcomes New Group Sales Manager
Pager item text :Durango Area Tourism Office Image:DATO Welcomes New Group Sales Manager Patti O’Brien joins local tourism team Durango, CO – The Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) welcomes Patti O’Brien as the Group Sales Manager. Ms. O’Brien brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and management. Raised in Durango in the tourism and hospitality industry, Patti studied economics at CSU then...
