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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...
City of Durango’s Clean Commute Week: June 16th – June 22nd, 2012
Image:Durango’s Clean Commute Week: June 16th – June 22nd, 2012 Durango, CO – Clean Commute Week is an effort by the City of Durango to encourage citizens to get out of their single occupancy vehicle and try a transportation mode shift by promoting public transportation, carpooling, walking, and bicycling. Our goal is to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation to benefit people’s health,...
“An evening with R. Carlos Nakai”
Image:”An evening with R. Carlos Nakai” A Benefit for the Mancos Public Library “An evening with R. Carlos Nakai” will Saturday, June 16th, 7:30pm (doors at 7pm) at the Mancos Opera House to benefit the Mancos Public Library The cost for this event is $35 general admission, $75 VIP private reception with R. Carlos Nakai (includes wine, beer and appetizers following the event).Proceeds to benefit the Mancos...
June Fishing Tip of the Month in Durango Colorado
By Duranglers June is upon us and the snowmelt is pretty much done. The Animas River is fishing well and the high mountain creeks and the Piedra are very soon to be in fishable condition. The Animas is in prime streamer condition and there have been reports of caddis hatches in the evening. Here is Duranglers Guide Mike Sulkosky with an excellent dry fly fish! The San Juan River below Navajo Dam has just been brought back to 500 cfs...
Marketing for Smarties Challenge open to current and aspiring entrepreneurs
Image:Marketing for Smarties Challenge open to current and aspiring entrepreneurs Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College will present the first of three Marketing for Smarties Challenge sessions at Durango Space on Thursday, June 21. The next two sessions will be July 12 and August 9. The sessions will all take place from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $149. To register for the Marketing for Smarties...
Steamworks-Animas Valley Half-Marathon seeking volunteers
Image:Steamworks-Animas Valley Half-Marathon seeking volunteers Marc Witkes Scholarship/Durango Motorless Transit benefit from June 9 event Durango, CO – The Steamworks-Animas Valley Half-Marathon, set for Saturday, June 9, 2012, is seeking volunteers to assist on race day. Those interested are asked to contact co-race director Liz Feazell, 970.903.6145 or [email protected]. “Having volunteers serve as race officials...
LPEA Golf Tournament set for June 23 at Pagosa Springs Golf Course
Image:LPEA Golf Tournament set for June 23 at Pagosa Springs Golf Course Fundraising event will benefit the Pagosa Springs Nurturing Center Pagosa Springs, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will once again host its annual Golf Tournament at the Pagosa Springs Golf Course, Saturday, June 23, 2012. Space is limited and registration deadline is June 19. Organized by LPEA’s line personnel, members of the International...
Music in the Mountains
Pager item text :Music in the MountainsImage:Music in the Mountains July 8-29, 2012 Music in the Mountains is Southwest Colorado’s premier three-week classical music festival featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music. A host of concerts and events are performed in spectacular venues set in Durango, Colorado this coming season. This year’s festival dates are July 8...
City Offers Summer Volleyball Programs for Youth and Adults
Image:City Offers Summer Volleyball Programs for Youth and Adults Durango, CO: Two great summer volleyball programs for adults and youth are being offered by Durango Parks and Recreation:Adult Volleyball – Fun in the sun volleyball starting June 7 through July 26, Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Santa Rita Park Volleyball Courts, $40 per person. This program welcomes adults and older teens of all ability levels to join. You will...
