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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...
The 2013 Be Local Coupon Book: Available on November 18th, 2012
Pager item text :Buy Local FirstImage:2013 Be Local Coupon Book will be availalbe on November 18th, 2012 Durango, CO – The 2013 Be Local Coupon Book will be arriving in stores November 18th, 2012. Our 5th annual book is bigger and even better than before. It features 279 special offers from 207 local businesses. Look for it in many of your favorite locally owned independent businesses the week of Thanksgiving About Local...
Registration is open for the Iron Horse Training Program
Image:Registration is open for the Iron Horse Training Program Durango, CO – Registration is now open for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic training. The comprehensive 6 month training program is offered at Fort Lewis College and the Durango Rec Center. This is the 9th year for the program. Iron Horse Training offers a six month training program starting on December 3th and continuing through May. The Iron Horse Training...
County Offers Information On Snow Removal And Driving Safety
Image:County Offers Information On Snow Removal And Driving Safety Durango, CO – During the winter months, snow removal is the primary responsibility of the La Plata County Road and Bridge Department. To keep over 600 miles of county roads clear, County Road and Bridge crews drive in excess of 1,500 miles for every winter snow storm. (This does not include state highways, such as 160, 550, 140 and 172, any roads within...
Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) Available for the Winter Season
Image:Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) Available for the Winter Season Durango, CO – The La Plata County Department of Human Services is again partnering with Discover Goodwill of Southern + Western Colorado to administer the Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) Program. This is a federally funded program which assists low-income households with utility costs for their main heating source. To qualify, applicants must be...
Durango Parks and Recreation Receives National Gold Medal Award for Excellence
Pager item text :Durango Parks and RecreationImage:Durango Parks and Recreation Receives National Gold Medal Award for Excellence American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration awards Durango the top national honor Durango, CO – The Durango Parks and Recreation Department received the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the Field of Park and Recreation Management. The Gold Medal Award was granted by the American...
Scholarship gets student on track for a master’s degree — and a mission
Image:Scholarship gets student on track for a master’s degree — and a mission Durango, CO – For Jeremiah Scott, earning both a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work in only five years means he not only saves time and money, it also means he can get on with reaching his career goal: Helping people, like how others helped him. And now, a $30,000 scholarship has sealed his...
Business alumnus featured in O: The Oprah Magazine for building Guatemalan schools
Image:Business alumnus featured in O: The Oprah Magazine for building Guatemalan schools Durango, CO – In 2010, Fort Lewis College alumnus Josh Talmon shut down his San Diego real estate business to find a more fulfilling endeavor. “I had all these investment properties and a nice car and a five-year plan, but I was left unfulfilled,” Talmon admits of his real estate career in Phoenix and San Diego. “I kept...
Durango Polar Express November 16 – December 28, 2012
Pager item text :Polar Express Image:2012 The Polar Express Durango CO – Durango & Silverton Railroad Polar Express is from November 16 – December 28, 2012. The award-winning book comes to life on this magical journey to the North Pole and back! The journey begins November 16 and runs through December 28. All passengers will enjoy hot chocolate and a treat served by your personal chefs who will also read the Polar...
Durango Noel Nigh Nov. 30, 2012
Pager item text :Noel Night Image:Noel Night on November 30, 2012 Durango, CO – Noel Night is Friday, Nov. 30th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., an all day and evening holiday celebration sponsored by over 93 downtown Durango merchants. Its our way of saying thank you to the community for supporting our historic downtown throughout the year. Each participating merchant creates their own unique Noel Night celebration with discounts,...
Submit HOLiDAZZLE events to BID by Nov. 9
Image:Submit HOLiDAZZLE events to by Nov. 9 Umbrella marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays Durango, CO – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) is currently preparing for the 8th Annual HOLiDAZZLE, the umbrella promotion designed to stimulate Downtown shopping and attendance to all events happening in and around Durango during the holidays. Organizations and businesses planning special...
Josh Abbott Band will Performance on Jan. 19, 2013 at the Community Concert Hall is CANCELLED
Pager item text :Josh Abbott BandImage:Josh Abbott Band at the Community Concert Hall CANCELLED Sensation of the Texas music scene was scheduled to perform Jan. 19, 2013 Durango, CO – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College today learned that the Josh Abbott Band, scheduled to perform in Durango on Jan. 19, 2013, has cancelled the show. Reportedly, the band has cancelled all January shows in the Western U.S. and West...
