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The Community Concert Hall brings World Music & Dance to Durango with TAO: The Art of the Drum, Feb. 20
Image:The Community Concert Hall brings World Music & Dance to Durango with TAO: The Art of the Drum, Feb. 20 Durango, CO: TAO, the veritable “rock stars” of Taiko, traditional Japanese drumming, is set to stage a new production, “The Art of the Drum” at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, 7 p.m. Powerful, dynamic and unique, TAO is said to bring “Cool...
La Plata County Board of County Commissioners continues “On the Road” meetings
Image:La Plata County Board of County Commissioners continues “On the Road” meetings Durango, CO: The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will continue a series of “On the Road” meetings and invites the public to join them to discuss issues of interest or concern regarding La Plata County. “We look forward to meeting with as many people as possible in an informal setting to hear...
Local Television Station Announces Ownership Change
Image:Local Television Station Announces Ownership Change John Trousdale Acquires Inside Durango Television and Animas Media Production Company Durango, CO: Inside Durango TV (IDTV) is now under new ownership; founder Rich Fletcher is handing the reigns to long-time business partner John Trousdale. IDTV has been broadcast on Durango’s cable system since 1983, making it the longest running locally produced television program...
Public Works Director Announces Retirement
Image:Public Works Director Announces Retirement Durango, CO: After 29 and ½ years with the City, Public Works Director Otha (Jack) Rogers has announced his retirement effective March 1st. Rogers has been active in many projects that all city residents, businesses, and visitors benefit from, including improving our water and wastewater systems, protecting the city’s water rights, acquiring new water rights, supervising...
Soul Salvation featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn coming
Image:Soul Salvation featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn Coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Feb. 16 DURANGO, CO: Presenting an evening of raw musical emotion, soulful singing and finely honed musical virtuosity that promises to be good for the spirit, Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn as Soul Salvation take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, 7 p.m. Steeped...
Breastfeeding: A Workshop for Mothers and Fathers To-Be
Image:Breastfeeding: A Workshop for Mothers and Fathers To-Be Everything you need to know to feed your baby with ease by Joy Frazer, ND, RN, LMInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) When: Thursday, February 23rd. 6:00pm – 8:00pmWhere: Kid’s Rock, 1032 Main Avenue, Durango We will discuss:• Why breast is best – the benefits for baby AND mom• Proper latch and positioning• How you know...
2nd Annual Downtown Durango “Tug-of-Weather” set for March 1, 2012
Image:2nd Annual Downtown Durango “Tug-of-Weather” set for March 1, 2012 Durango’s version of Groundhog Day pits winter vs. summer sports enthusiasts in tug-of-war Durango, CO: In an attempt to forecast whether spring is on the way or if Durango is in for six more weeks of winter, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host the 2nd Annual Tug-of-Weather (Durango’s version of Groundhog Day) on...
Sheriff’s Office Mourns Deputy’s Off Duty Death
Image:Sheriff’s Office Mourns Deputy’s Off Duty Death Date: 2-2-12 Source: Dan Bender, LPCSO PIO Desk: 970-382-7026 [email protected] Cell: 970-759-5549 La Plata County Sheriff’s Office 742 Turner Drive Durango, Colorado 81303 NOTE: This news release is limited to the reaction of La Plata County Sheriff’s Office regarding the death of an off-duty Deputy who died Wednesday while snowmobiling on Molas...
Durango Area Tourism Office’s Marketing Update February, 2012
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office’s Marketing Update February, 2012 Durango Area Special EventsPlease visit http://www.durango.org/calendar for the Durango Area Special Events. If you have specific questions on any of the events, please call 970-247-3500 . If you would like to include your event in this calendar, please email Charlotte at [email protected] and write “calendar of events” in the subject line....
San Juan Symphony to Present “Laughter” Concert on February 19 in Durango
Image:San Juan Symphony to Present “Laughter” Concert on February 19 in Durango Durango, CO: The San Juan Symphony will present the third concert in its 2011-12 Season of Appreciation at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 3 pm on February 19 with a concert brimming with jokes and smiles entitled Laughter. The concert welcomes emerging conductor Oriol Sans from Barcelona, and young cellist Katherine Audas,...
Centura Health Enhances Stroke Care for All Coloradans
Innovative technology enables teams at rural hospitals to connect with stroke experts hundreds of miles away providing 24-hour stroke expertise ENGLEWOOD (Jan. 30, 2012) – Centura Health today announced the expansion of its Centura Health Stroke Network through the addition of telestroke, a state-of-the-art on-demand option to stroke care that enhances services in rural communities by reducing death and disability caused by...
Durango Transit Offers Free Shuttle for Snowdown Parade
Image:Durango Transit Offers Free Shuttle for Snowdown Parade Durango, CO: On Friday, February 3rd, Durango Transit will offer a free special shuttle service for the Snowdown parade. The shuttle will run from the Fairgrounds to the Transit Center every 15 minutes, beginning at 5:00 p.m. through the start of the parade. After the parade ends, the shuttle service will return parade-goers to the Fairgrounds, running every 15 minutes...
County Commissioners to Host Zoning Presentation
Image:County Commissioners to Host Zoning Presentation Durango, CO: Don Elliot, author of “A Better Way to Zone” will be making an informational presentation on zoning principles to the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room in the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E 2nd Avenue, Durango. The public is welcome and...
Closures at Twin Buttes Open Space
Image:Closures at Twin Buttes Open Space Durango, CO: To protect critical wildlife habitat, the annual winter closure of the Twin Buttes Open Space, lands managed by the City of Durango, will go into effect on Tuesday, January 31. This closure will remain in place until at least March 1, 2012, but no later than April 15, 2012. The City of Durango works collaboratively with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to use a...
Durango Public Library, Sunnyside Branch presents: Kindle Cafe
Image:Durango Public Library, Sunnyside Branch presents: Kindle Cafe Durango, CO: The Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library (inside Sunnyside Elementary School) will host a host a Kindle Café on Wednesday, February 8th from 3 to 4:30 pm. Learn how to download free books to your new e-reader! Bring your nook, Kindle or I-pad and your public library card. Instruction will include downloading procedures for all three...
Durango Police Looking for Car Theft Suspects
Image:Durango Police Looking for Car Theft Suspects Durango, CO: Residents throughout the Durango area have experienced a rash of car break-ins as well as two stolen vehicles in the month of January. The Durango Police Department responded to 12 incidents where cars were broken into and items were stolen from inside the vehicles as well as 2 incidents where vehicles were stolen. In all instances the vehicles were left unlocked. These...
La Plata Electric college scholarship application deadline Mar. 1, 2012
Image:La Plata Electric college scholarship application deadline Mar. 1, 2012 Electric cooperative to host scholarship Q&A Open Houses Feb. 8 and 9 Durango, CO: The deadline for high school seniors to apply for scholarships and awards available through La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is Thursday, Mar. 1, 2012. Applications are available for download at www.lpea.coop. To assist students and their parents with the application...
Library’s Spoken Word Series to Explore “The Course Of True Love”
Image:Library’s Spoken Word Series to Explore “The Course Of True Love” Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library’s Spoken Word Series returns on Wednesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. with “The Course of True Love Never Did Run True.” Headliners will be Dinah and Terry Swan, reading play selections from Our Town, Private Lives, The Taming of the Shrew, School for Scandal, and The Importance of Being...
Library’s Film Noir Series to Feature “Split Second”
Image:Library’s Film Noir Series to Feature “Split Second” Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library continues its film series “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir” on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. with a screening of “Split Second.” This film could just as well have been named “The Atomic Noir”, capitalizing on the Sci-Fi craze of the 1950s. Sadly, while there...
Basics of Acupuncture Lecture Offered at the Library
Image:Basics of Acupuncture Lecture Offered at the Library Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will host a free lecture entitled “Acupuncture: Basics of the Basics” on Monday, February 6 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. This is your chance to explore the tools and skills of this nature-based eastern medicine with Tyler Van Gemert, licensed acupuncturist and oriental medical practitioner. A question-and-answer style discussion will...
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