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Ed Asner to star as FDR in awarding-winning, one-man production at the Community Concert Hall on May 16
Image:Ed Asner to star as FDR in awarding-winning, one-man production at the Community Concert Hall on May 16 Durango, CO – Campobello Theatre Productions, Inc. and Gero Productions, LLC present Ed Asner starring as FDR, coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:30 p.m. To celebrate the kick off of the Community Concert Hall’s 15th Anniversary season, a special VIP reception...
Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012 The Durango Area Tourism Office announces the appointment of three new members on their Board of Directors with terms beginning in 2012. Board members represent the depth of tourism in La Plata County and they fairly represent all entities within their specific sector of the industry. The thirteen-member Board meets once a month and each member serves a 3-year term. New...
Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat The Durango Area Tourism Office announces the mid-term opening of the Specialty Lodgers Seat on the Board of Directors. This seat is open to qualified lodgers that work in the specialty lodging industry. Specialty Lodging includes Cabins, Ranches, B & Bs, Lodges, Campgrounds and RV parks. Board members represent the depth of tourism in La Plata County and they...
Summer Jobs Available at Durango Mountain Resort
Image:Summer Jobs Available at Durango Mountain Resort Work & Play in the Great Outdoors Durango, CO – Summer is just around the corner and Durango Mountain Resort is hiring for the warm weather season. If spending the summer while enjoying the great outdoors and having fun while working, then Durango Mountain Resort is the place for you! Full-time and part-time positions are currently available in departments including food...
Durango in the running for BeerCity USA 2012
Pager item text : Durango…Next BeerCity USA? Image: Durango in the running for BeerCity USA 2012 The Colorado mountain town of Durango has secured nomination in the final running for BeerCity USA 2012. Votes are now being tallied by Examiner.com, a “go-to” web site for craft brewing aficionados. Locals and fans of Durango’s breweries are urged to cast a vote directly at http://polldaddy.com/poll/6132829...
Marketing expert to lead new class from Small Business Development Center
Pager item text :Is Your Marketing Working?Image:Marketing expert to lead new class from Small Business Development Center DURANGO, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College presents a brand new class for 2012. The Measurement for Effective Marketing class is designed to help organizations get the most for their marketing dollar. The class takes place on Wednesday, May 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Durango...
Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat Specialty Lodgers Board Seat Applications Accepted Durango, CO – The Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) announces the mid-term opening of the Specialty Lodgers Seat on the Board of Directors. This seat is open to qualified lodgers that work in the specialty lodging industry. Specialty Lodging includes Cabins, Ranches, B & Bs, Lodges, Campgrounds, and RV...
Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012 DATO Board represents tourism interests in La Plata County Durango, CO – The Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) announces the appointment of three new members on their Board of Directors with terms beginning in 2012. Board members represent the depth of tourism in La Plata County and they fairly represent all entities within their specific sector of the...
Durango Announces Open Karate Tournament
Image:Durango Announces Open Karate Tournament Durango, CO: The Durango Karate Club and Durango Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2012 Durango Open Karate Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 5th at Escalante Middle School. Events include white belt through black belt divisions in kata, weapons kata, kumite (sparring) and team kumite. Top competitors receive trophies, medals or Grand Champion...
La Plata County Commissioners Accepting Applications for a Proposed
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Accepting Applications for a Proposed Federal Mineral District Board Durango, CO – The Board of County Commissioners is soliciting applications from interested individuals to serve on the Board of Directors of the proposed La Plata County Federal Mineral District. If the district is established the new Board of Directors will be responsible for distributing approximately $500,000, on an...
Jump On The 2nd Annual Durango Blues Train June 2, 2012
Pager item text :Durango Blues TrainImage:Jump On The 2nd Annual Durango Blues Train June 2, 2012 Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival present the 2nd Annual Durango Blues Train this June 2, 2012. This exclusive musical event returns for a second year after overwhelming response and praise for the events first blues train. This exclusive and moving musical...
The best of the best student research on display at the FLC Undergraduate Research Symposium
Image:The best of the best student research on display at the FLC Undergraduate Research Symposium DURANGO – From analyzing the geometry and statistical patterns of the country music group Lady Antebellum to understanding the synthesis and characterization of P,P’-1,4-diphospha-cyclohexane derivatives and their metal coordination reactions, the Fort Lewis College 2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium is full of...
Canadian folk trio the Good Lovelies to host Songwriter’s Workshop
Image:Canadian folk trio the Good Lovelies to host Songwriter’s Workshop Free workshop to be held at noon, prior to the Concert Hall show, April 18 Durango, CO – The Canadian folk trio the Good Lovelies will host a free workshop for aspiring or experienced songwriters on Wednesday, April 18, Noon to 1 p.m. on stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The workshop is in advance of the trio’s Concert...
Sista Sessions Begin April 21
Image:Sista Sessions Begin April 21 Durango, CO – Sista Sessions, jointly sponsored by Durango Parks and Recreation and Inferno, is again offering skateboarding lessons for Durango girls. It’s a rare opportunity to join other girls learning to skate! Sista Sessions provides an inviting setting for girls to learn skills and increase their confidence. All ages and ability levels are welcome to join. Spring sessions take...
Durango Public Library Adds Early Literacy Stations
Image:Durango Public Library Adds Early Literacy Stations Durango, CO – With financial support from the Library Advisory Board, the Durango Public Library has purchased two Early Literacy Stations. These specially designed computers are packed with educational games and activities for children up to six years old and their parents or caregivers. Each computer includes dozens of award winning software titles in English and...
Spencers: Theatre of Illusion comes to the Concert Hall April 26
Image:Spencers: Theatre of Illusion comes to the Concert Hall April 26 Kevin and Cindy Spencer among the most highly-regarded magical entertainment acts Durango, CO – The “modern-day Houdinis,” the Spencers, bring their Theatre of Illusion to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Thursday, April 26, for a 7:30 p.m. show. The Spencers last visited Durango in April 2005. For more than two decades Kevin and...
Director elections to be held in all four LPEA board districts
Image:Director elections to be held in all four LPEA board districts Winners to be announced May 12 at LPEA Annual Meeting in Ignacio Durango, CO – With challenges in the energy industry looming large, interest in securing a “seat at the table” when La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) determines current and future policy has stimulated a solid field of candidates for the up-coming board of directors election in all...
LEGO Robotics Demonstrations at the Durango Public Library
Image:LEGO Robotics Demonstrations at the Durango Public Library Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will host Alpine Educational Associates for a hands-on demonstration of LEGO Robotics on Wednesday April 18th and Tuesday April 24th from 3-5:30pm in the Library’s lobby. Using a few sensors and motors and a central processor, fully programmable robots can be built in an amazing variety of configurations. More than just a...
LPEA to host “Be ‘Smart’ About Meters” presentation, April 26 and May 1
Image:LPEA to host “Be ‘Smart’ About Meters” presentation, April 26 and May 1 Free Information Series to discuss LPEA’s new automated metering infrastructure Durango, CO – As part of its Free Information Series, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host “Be ‘Smart’ About Meters,” a presentation discussing LPEA’s new Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI)....
Commercial lighting information workshop set for April 19 at LPEA
Image:Commercial lighting information workshop set for April 19 at LPEA New innovations, rebate opportunities to be introduced during session Durango, CO – As part of its Free Information Series designed to continue to help members “save their energy,” La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host “It’s all about Lights!” Thursday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the cooperative’s multi-purpose...