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Durango is named a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Image:Durango is named a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American BicyclistsThe League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) and Durango was named a Gold level BFC. The Gold BFC award recognizes Durango’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies. To...
Durango is named a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Image:Durango is named a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists The League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) and Durango was named a Gold level BFC. The Gold BFC award recognizes Durango’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies. To...
Steamworks Brewing Co. wins Gold at World Beer Cup
Image:Steamworks Brewing Co. wins Gold at World Beer Cup Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Berliner Weisse topped the German-Style Sour Ale category at the 2012 World Beer Cup, earning the unique brew a gold award in the international judging. The brews were eligible for gold, silver and bronze awards in their respective categories, and judges presented a total of 284 awards. Two hundred and eleven judges from 27 countries conducted...
“Recently Domesticated” exhibit at the Friends of the Arts Library at the Durango Arts Center
Image:”Recently Domesticated” exhibit at the Friends of the Arts Library at the Durango Arts Center New works by Heather Leavitt Martinez Durango, CO, June 21, 2012: Recent works by Heather Leavitt Martinez will be on exhibit July and August at the Friends of the Arts Library (FOAL), located upstairs at the Durango Arts Center. There will be an opening reception Friday, July 6, 5:00-7:00 p.m. The event is free, the artist...
La Plata County Commissioners Enact Stage II Fire Restrictions
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Enact Stage II Fire Restrictions Durango, CO – La Plata County continues to experience above-average temperatures, dry winds, low humidity, and no rain. As a result of these conditions, La Plata County now has extremely dry conditions that can provide explosive fire growth and behavior. Developing drought conditions and larger wildland fires in the Southwest and other regions of the...
Autumn Teneyl Designs
Image:Autumn Teneyl Designs Autumn Teneyl Designs (ATD) is a Colorado clothing company that is in need of expansion to keep up with our ever-growing fan base and customer demand for conscious, domestic eco-chic clothing. At this time we proudly manufacture all our designs in Colorado; our production house is unable to grow to accommodate more orders. We’ve found a new ethical, sociallyconscious sew...
Tips for Turning a Home into a Vacation Rental
Durango City Council recently announced that the city will be waiving fees and permit requirements for homeowners that want to offer their homes as vacation rentals as more than 20,000 cyclists, media and enthusiasts descend upon Durango for the US Pro Challenge Bike Race this August. As Durango prepares to almost certainly run into capacity issues, many Durango residents are planning to get out of town and earn some extra...
LPEA welcomes three new Journeymen Lineman
Image:LPEA welcomes three new Journeymen Lineman Journeyman Linemen Matney, Sieg join LPEA; apprentice Ribera “journeys” out Durango, CO – Further enhancing its commitment to provide safe, reliable electricity to its members in La Plata and Archuleta counties, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) welcomes three Journeyman Linemen to its operations team. Linemen are responsible for constructing and maintaining...
Basic Computer Skills Class Offered at Durango Public Library
Image:Basic Computer Skills Class Offered at Durango Public Library Durango, CO – On Wednesday, June 27, 10:00-11:30 am the Durango Public Library will be offering a Basic Computer Skills class. The first part of the class will cover use of the mouse, keyboard and basic Windows file management. The second part of the class will be a question and answer session. Laptops will be provided by the library for this class. Advance...
Come and “Tear it Up 4 Tyler”
Image:Come and “Tear it Up 4 Tyler” Durango, CO – Come join in as a spectator or participant in the 5th Annual “Tear it Up 4 Tyler” Skateboard Contest on Saturday, June 16. The day guarantees to be full of excitement and fun, so come down to the Skate Park and rip or just enjoy the day watching all the great riders and listening to music by Little Wilderness. The contest will include street and bowl...
La Plata County Commissioners Seek Planning Commission Member
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Seek Planning Commission Member Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an interested individual to serve as an Alternate on the Planning Commission. This position is advisory and is not monetarily compensated. However, reasonable mileage expenses will be reimbursed and a meal provided. An application and board description may be obtained online at...
Gov. Hickenlooper names Pam Patton to PUC
Image:Gov. Hickenlooper names Pam Patton to PUC Denver, CO - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 – Gov. John Hickenlooper today appointed Pam Patton to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Patton, of Bayfield, has served on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board since 2000 and is a past board president and the current board secretary. She serves on LPEA’s Administration and External Organizations & Issues...
Register for July’s SW Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference
Image:Register for July’s SW Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is sponsoring the 3rd annual Southwest Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference on Friday, July 13 at Durango’s Doubletree Hotel. The conference is a full day of speakers, seminars, workshops and networking opportunities specifically designed for women...
Announcing 2012 Durango Melodrama
Pager item text :2012 Durango MelodramaImage:Announcing 2012 Durango Melodrama The Two Orphans by Eugene Corman and Phillipe d’Ennery June 15 – September 22 Durango, CO – Durango’s historic Strater Hotel is proud to announce the start of its 2012 Durango Melodrama season-all shows to be performed at the Henry Strater Theatre, June 15 – September 22. This season’s feature...
Treasurer’s Office Offers Property Tax Payments Online
Image:Treasurer’s Office Offers Property Tax Payments Online La Plata County – La Plata County Treasurer Ed Murray launched “Treasurer Web” for the convenience of property owners in La Plata County. Now, anywhere in the world with internet access, La Plata County property owners can now pay their property taxes online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or by e-check: To access...
The Durango Old Car Club presents the 2012 Durango Motor Expo
Image:The Durango Old Car Club presents the 2012 Durango Motor Expo Durango, CO – Saturday June 16th on Main Avenue between College Drive and 10th Street from 9-3. The event is free and includes classic cars and trucks from all eras. A silent auction for custom pedal cars and local gift packages takes place throughout the day along with kids activities and a chance to vote for the best cars on exhibit. Proceeds benefit Mercy...
Durango’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $9.1 million in Economic Activity and Supports 309 Jobs Annually According to Americans for the Arts
Image:Durango’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $9.1 million in Economic Activity Supports 309 Jobs Annually According to Americans for the Arts Arts Industry Returns $645,000 in Revenue to Local and State Coffers Durango, CO – The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $9,053,126 in annual economic activity in the Durango area-supporting 309 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $645,000 in local...
Renowned artist LeRoy Neiman featured in Arts Perspective Magazine
Image:Renowned artist LeRoy Neiman featured in Arts Perspective Magazine Durango, CO – Art Perspective, the independent quarterly magazine covering the arts throughout Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners, has received a unique and special honor – permission to feature a work from renowned painter LeRoy Neiman, considered the world’s most recognizable contemporary artist, on the cover of its summer 2012...
High Noon Rotary To Celebrate a Year of Giving
Image:High Noon Rotary To Celebrate a Year of Giving Durango, CO – For each of the Forty years that Durango High Noon Rotary has been in Durango, the club member have raised funds for many community project and organizations. In addition many members volunteer their time and efforts to help our community. 2012 is no exception. During the Rotary year 2011-2012 (July 1 to July 1) Durango High Noon Rotary has granted $10,000.00 to...
LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ENACT FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Image:LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ENACT FIRE RESTRICTIONS Durango, CO – Due to the increasingly dry conditions and low humidity in La Plata County, and the serious threat of fire danger that these conditions impose, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners today enacted restrictions effective at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2012 on open burning in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County and upon all lands owned...
