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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...
“Wild Horses in the Winds of Change” – film screening and fundraiser by local filmmaker Mara LeGrand
Image:”Wild Horses in the Winds of Change” – film screening and fundraiser by local filmmaker Mara LeGrand Durango, CO: The film screening “Wild Horses in the Winds of Change” will be on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 6-9:30pm, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. The cost of the tickets are $21. Tickets available at Durango Arts Center, on-line at www.durangoarts.org and at Cafe of Life, 925 Highway 3,...
Airport Passenger Traffic Reaches New Record
Pager item text :Durango Airport Hits RecordImage:Airport Passenger Traffic Reaches New Record Durango, CO: Passenger traffic at the Durango-La Plata County Airport set a new annual record for the sixth consecutive year. 175,019 passengers boarded commercial airlines at the airport in 2011, a 5.7% increase from the 165,581 passengers boarding in 2010. The addition of non-stop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport by...
Food Tax Rebate Program Available for Residents
Image:Food Tax Rebate Program Available for Residents Durango, CO – The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the Food Tax Refund Program. Residents with a total household income for 2011 of $35,350 or less may qualify for the Food Tax Rebate. Number of Family Members on Application Total Income from All Sources Food Tax Rebate Amount One $24,750 $ 50.00 Two $28,300 $ 98.00 Three or more (dependents) $31,850...
Utility Refund Program Available for Residents
Image:Utility Refund Program Available for Residents Durango, CO: The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the utility refund program. Residents with a total household income for 2011 of $20,376 or less may qualify for the utility refund. Number of Family Members on Application Total Income from All Sources Utility Refund Amount One Under-$12,108 $ 95.00 Two $12,109-$16,248 $ 118.00 Three or more (dependents)...
Practical Gift Ideas
With almost everyone feeling the economic crunch, here are some practical gift ideas for the holidays, birthdays or anniversaries. Let’s keep the giving local and support the local restaurants, independent business owners and service personnel.Everyone — yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificatesfrom your local hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It’s appropriate for all ages. How many...
Area high school students to visit Washington DC courtesy of LPEA
Image:Area high school students to visit Washington DC courtesy of LPEA Juniors Dante Ciotti, Kendra Schlom and Katherine Svanes selected Durango, CO: Area high school students Dante Ciotti (Durango), Kendra Schlom (Pagosa Springs) and Katherine Svanes (Bayfield)) have been selected to represent La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) as part of the National Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington D.C. The opportunity to participate in...
World Music returns to the Community Concert Hall on Jan. 28 with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Image:World Music returns to the Community Concert Hall on Jan. 28 with Ladysmith Black Mambazo Durango, CO: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a dramatic force in World Music, brings its unique blend of South African and Christian gospel music to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, 7 p.m.Thrust on the international scene when “discovered” by Paul Simon for his album Graceland, and revered...
A day of activities will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Fort Lewis College
Image:A day of activities will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Fort Lewis College Durango,CO: The annual Fort Lewis College tradition of celebrating Dr. King’s legacy will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012. The community is invited to join in the day’s free activities. A peace and unity march will begin the celebration at 12:20 p.m. Those wishing to participate should gather at the Center of Southwest...
