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4CORE Launches Home Prescription Program (HomeRx) and Home Energy Makeover Contest
Image:4CORE Launches Home Prescription Program (HomeRx) and Home Energy Makeover Contest Durango, CO – (May 16, 2012) – Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) is pleased to announce an innovative new program for La Plata County homeowners interested in saving energy and lowering their utility bills. Building on the success of 4CORE’s existing weatherization assistance program for low income housing, the...
Doing business with the government the topic of workshop at FLC
Image:Doing business with the government the topic of workshop at FLC Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is hosting a workshop called “Strategize Your Market: Learn Which Federal and State Agencies Buy Your Products/Services” on Tuesday, May 22 from 2-4 p.m. in the Education Business Hall at Fort Lewis College, Rm. 130. The workshop is presented by the Colorado Procurement...
Colorado’s Small Businesses Get $17 Million Boost
Image:Colorado’s Small Businesses Get $17 Million Boost Two New Programs Launched to Increase Businesses’ Access to Capital DENVER) – Small businesses in Colorado are getting a $17 million boost through two new capital access programs announced by Gov. John Hickenlooper, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). The programs,...
New website helps students access 10 southern Colorado colleges
Image:New website helps students access 10 southern Colorado colleges Durango, CO – A new website will allow southern Colorado students to learn about programs at 10 two and four-year colleges in one easy step. The site, www.socolo-edu.org, is intended to show low- and moderate-income students that they can be the first in their families to pursue education after high school. The site was produced by the Southern...
Durango Public Library Celebrates National Small Business Week
Image:Durango Public Library Celebrates National Small Business Week Durango, CO – The Durango Public Library will celebrate National Small Business Week, May 20th thru May 26th in honor of our business community. On May 21st from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. we invite you to stop by for information regarding the services Durango’s business assistance agencies offer entrepreneurs. The Small Business Development Center, Durango...
All Aboard the DINOSAUR TRAIN!
Image:All Aboard the DINOSAUR TRAIN! Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad hosts PBS star T.rex–Buddy Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is proud to announce its partnership with Rail Events Inc. and The Jim Henson Company to bring the officially licensed train ride event to Durango this season! Dinosaur Train rides are based on the hit award-winning PBS KIDS® series DINOSAUR TRAIN....
All Aboard the DINOSAUR TRAIN!
Image:All Aboard the DINOSAUR TRAIN! Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad hosts PBS star T.rex–Buddy Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is proud to announce its partnership with Rail Events Inc. and The Jim Henson Company to bring the officially licensed train ride event to Durango this season! Dinosaur Train rides are based on the hit award-winning PBS KIDS® series DINOSAUR TRAIN....
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 Bicycle Friendly Durango Group pleased with success of “Go for the Gold” campaign Durango, CO – May is National Bike Month with hundreds of events and thousands of riders celebrating bicycling nationwide. And a growing number of U.S. communities are taking steps to encourage residents to ride all year round –...
Two incumbents, two challengers chosen in LPEA director election
Image:Two incumbents, two challengers chosen in LPEA director election Durango, CO – Incumbent board members Bob Formwalt and Jerry McCaw have been re-elected by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) members to fill director seats for Districts 1 and 2, respectively, with challengers Britt Bassett chosen in District 3 and Heather Erb elected in District 4. Election results were announced at the LPEA Annual Meeting, held Saturday,...
LPEA Free Information Series continues with “Energy Efficiency 101”
Image:LPEA Free Information Series continues with “Energy Efficiency 101” Workshops designed to offer “the basics” for saving energy and dollars Durango, CO – In the face of rising energy costs, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) continues its commitment to help its membership “Save Your Energy” with twin Free Information Series workshops: Energy Efficiency 101. The workshops are set for...
Library’s Health Lecture Series to Discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Image:Library’s Health Lecture Series to Discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Durango, CO – On Wednesday, May 16 from 7:00-8:00 p.m., the Durango Public Library’s Health Lecture Series will discuss “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” Join Julie Gwyther, nationally certified acupuncturist from Durango Community Acupuncture, as she explains the root causes(s) of this condition from an Oriental medicine perspective....
Change to the Trolley Route Begins Sunday, May 13th
Image:Change to the Trolley Route Begins Sunday, May 13th Durango, CO – Due to time constraints, the trolley will implement changes to the Main Avenue Trolley Route on Sunday, May 13th (first day of the summer schedule). The changes are as follows: Southbound trolley will turn right on 7th Avenue after dropping off passengers at the corner of 7th and Main, then will go through the parking lot of the Transit Center to the Transit...
La Plata County Commissioners Seek Applicants For Southwestern Basin Roundtable
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Seek Applicants For Southwestern Basin Roundtable Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an interested individual to serve as its appointed representative on the Southwestern Basin Roundtable. There are nine Basin Roundtables in Colorado, each of which facilitates local discussion on water issues and encourages locally-driven, collaborative solutions on...
LPEA “Time-of-Use” program saving members energy and dollars
Image:LPEA “Time-of-Use” program saving members energy and dollars Current TOU participants reminded that off-peak hours adjust on May 15 Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) customers participating in the WattWatcher ®”Time-of-Use” (TOU) program are reminded that on-peak, off-peak times adjust for the season, Tuesday, May 15, 2012. From May 15 through midnight Sept. 14, 2012, the...
La Plata Electric Association honored for newsletter excellence
Image:La Plata Electric Association honored for newsletter excellence Colorado Rural Electric Association lauds writing, content of “Watt’s Up” Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has been honored for newsletter excellence by the Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA) for its publication “Watt’s Up” included in CREA’s monthly magazine, Colorado Country Life. CREA...
Laura Rome named Executive Assistant at LPEA
Image:Laura Rome named Executive Assistant at LPEA Durango, CO – Laura Rome has been named Executive Assistant at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). In her new position, Rome will handle official business of the cooperative and report directly to LPEA CEO Greg Munro, as well as provide support services to the Board of Directors. Rome comes to LPEA from Parelli Natural Horsemanship in Pagosa Springs, where she worked for 10...
Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
Image:Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas announced that Dr. Jay T. Harrison has been hired as the new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. He will begin in his new position on August 15, 2012. Dr. Harrison comes to the Center from a position as director of federal programs at Fairfield...
Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration Kicks off Railroad’s Summer Season
Image:Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration Kicks off Railroad’s Summer Season Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad begins summer schedule to Silverton Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will kick off the opening of summer service to Silverton with the annual Narrow Gauge Day celebration in front of the Durango depot at 479 Main Avenue. This free community event will be Friday,...
Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet Moves to Miller Middle School on May 9
Image:Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet Moves to Miller Middle School on May 9 Durango, CO – Hosted by Durango Parks and Recreation, the annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet kicks off at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9 at the Miller Middle School track. Children of all ages are invited to attend to the free meet and exhibit their running, jumping and throwing skills. The meet features a variety of sprint...
La Plata Electric Association Annual Meeting set for May 12, 2012
Image:La Plata Electric Association Annual Meeting set for May 12, 2012 All members invited: results of director elections to be announced Durango, CO – Results of director elections in the four districts of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) are slated to be announced at the electric cooperative’s Annual Meeting, Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Sky Ute Casino and Resort, Ignacio. Annual Meeting registration begins at 9 a.m.,...
