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The State of La Plata County Address
Image:The State of La Plata County Address Durango, CO: On behalf of the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners, Board Chairman Bobby Lieb delivered this year’s “State of the County” address at today’s business meeting. (A copy of the State of the County is attached and available on the County’s website at www.co.laplata.co.us.) For additional information, please contact the La Plata County...
S&P Upgrades La Plata County’s Credit Rating to A+
Image:S&P Upgrades La Plata County’s Credit Rating to A+ Durango, CO: Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services raised its underlying rating on La Plata County’s certificates of participation (COPs) from “A” to “A+” based on the county’s good financial management and continued increases of surplus money into its general fund. The rating reflects the Standard & Poor’s (S&P)...
LPEA announces Unclaimed Capital Credits available to members
Image:LPEA announces Unclaimed Capital Credits available to members Legal notices to be published, posted on LPEA web site Durango, CO: La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is seeking members, or former members, who are due to receive Capital Credits refund monies. To that end LPEA will publish in local newspapers, and post on its web site, www.lpea.coop, a legal notice naming those individuals or businesses whose Capital Credit money...
“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” seeking local talent for up-coming Community Concert Hall show
Image:”Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” seeking local talent for up-coming Community Concert Hall show Durango, CO: The producers of “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway,” coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, are seeking local vocalists to perform in the show alongside the Broadway stars.One winner and five runners-up will be selected. “Neil...
Job Fair at Fort Lewis College
Image:Job Fair at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO: Community members are invited to the free annual Fort Lewis College Job Fair on Wednesday, February 1 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This event is designed to help connect employers and job seekers with positions of all types, from full-time positions to internships. In attendance at the Fair will be local, regional and national employers from a variety of fields....
Starting Your Business Workshop
Image:Starting Your Business Workshop Durango, CO: The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is once again offering the Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, February 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Starting a business is risky. Understanding the risks and reducing them through careful planning improves the chances for business success....
Mountain Middle School Has Opened Enrollment Lottery for the 2012-2013 school Year.
Image:Mountain Middle School Has Opened Enrollment Lottery for the 2012-2013 school Year. Mountain Middle School, a free public charter school for grades 6-8 in Durango has opened its enrollment lottery for the 2012-2013 school year. Enrollment demand may exceed available seats at the school. The lottery closes on February 10th with the drawing on March 7th. Complete details, forms and state mandates can be found on-line at...
Durango Independent Film Festival to announce Festival Details and Unveil 2012 Official Beer
Image:Durango Independent Film Festival to announce Festival Details and Unveil 2012 Official Beer Durango, CO: The Durango Independent Film Festival will unveil the 2012 Official Beer of the Festival at a party held at SKA World Headquarters in Durango, Colorado on Friday, January 27th from 5 – 7pm. SKA, DIFF’s Official Brewer for many years, has created a unique Orange Cream Stout called SKA WORK ORANGE. The name, a...
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes, direct from Ireland, Celtic Nights Journey of Hope
Image:Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes, direct from Ireland, Celtic Nights Journey of Hope Durango, CO: Direct from Ireland comes a celebration of song – a new show in the tradition of theatrical events such as Drum! and RiverDance: Celtic Nights Journey of Hope. The unique show comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, 7 p.m. Celtic Nights Journey of Hope is...
Jeannette Simpson named La Plata Electric Association billing clerk
Image:Jeannette Simpson named La Plata Electric Association billing clerk Former accounts payable clerk fills position vacated by retiring Brad Pulver Durango, CO: Jeannette Simpson has been named billing clerk at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), assuming the duties of Brad Pulver, who will retire from the cooperative in March 2012. Simpson served formerly as accounts payable clerk. In her new position, Simpson oversees meter...
Fort Lewis College grad’s science research fellowship a “rare” honor
Image:Fort Lewis College grad’s science research fellowship a “rare” honor Fort Collins, CO: Earning a degree from the Fort Lewis College Biology program is a challenge, but the opportunities it opens up for a student is worth the hard work. Just ask FLC alumna Sara Bombaci. Sara, currently a graduate student at Colorado State University, was awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in...
LPEA celebrates local solar PV installations, close of successful program
Image:LPEA celebrates local solar PV installations, close of successful program Effort with GEO brought more than $750,000 in rebate funds to service territory Durango, CO: La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) members took advantage of rebates offered in 2010-2011 by the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) through “Recharge Colorado,” installing 170 solar photovoltaic (PV) systems within LPEA’s service territory....
Fresh Snow Fall Blankets Durango, Colorado
Image:Fresh Snow Fall Blankets Durango, Colorado Durango, CO: The National Weather Service predicted that the Durango area would receive snow and Mother Nature has responded. As of 9 am, the storm has delivered over 6″ of new snow and continues to covers Durango at the rate of 1″ per hour. The forecast is calling for an addition snow into the night. The steady snowfall has created a winter playground with Purgatory at...
KSUT Public Radio presents comedienne Paula Poundstone live on stage at the Community Concert Hall Feb. 11
Image:KSUT Public Radio presents comedienne Paula Poundstone live on stage at the Community Concert Hall Feb. 11 Ignacio, CO: Tickets are now on sale for the one-woman show featuring stand-up comedienne Paula Poundstone, set for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m., at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Proceeds from the event benefit KSUT Public Radio. Poundstone is considered one of the foremost comics working...
County Commissioner Kellie Hotter Elected as President-Elect for the Colorado Counties, Inc. Board of Directors
Image:County Commissioner Kellie Hotter Elected as President-Elect for the Colorado Counties, Inc. Board of Directors Durango, CO: La Plata County Commissioner Kellie C. Hotter has been elected President-Elect for the Board of Directors of Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI). As President-Elect shall, she will assist the CCI President and shall exercise the rights, duties, and privileges of the President in his absence. She will then serve...
LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Feb. 1
Image:LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Feb. 1 Featured presenters to be members of the new Southwest Solar Industry Association Durango, CO: Members of the new Southwest Solar Industry Association (SSIA) will be the featured presenters at the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, 9-10 a.m. The meeting, to be held in the multi-purpose room at...
Durango Public Library Announces New Nook Business Resources
Image:Durango Public Library Announces New Nook Business Resources Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library recently added 25 business titles to 5 Nook E-Readers, which are available to check out for 2 weeks. These titles cover many of the top subject areas business entrepreneurs need today, from improving your leadership skills to presentations and marketing. You are sure to find a title to meet your business needs! The Nook eBook...
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Awarded To La Plata County
Image:Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Awarded To La Plata County Durango, CO – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to La Plata County by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for the County’s 2010 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of...
Open House for Proposed Road Improvements on County Road 234
Image:Open House for Proposed Road Improvements on County Road 234 Durango, CO – The La Plata County Public Works Department will host an open house to discuss proposed road improvements to County Road 234. These improvements will increase safety by widening the driving surface and paving the shoulders. The north end of the project starts approximately one-half mile north of the County Road 237 (Horse Gulch) intersection, and...
Durango Police Arrest Internet Luring Suspect
Image:Durango Police Arrest Internet Luring Suspect Durango, CO: On January 11, 2011 the Durango Police Department arrested 19-year-old Durango resident John James Romero for Internet Luring of a Child, a Class 4 Felony. He was booked into the La Plata County Jail and is being held on a $25,000 Bond. The police department learned of Mr. Romero on Tuesday when parents of two girls, one age 12 and one age 13, came forward...
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