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Steamworks brewers/manager achieve “Certified Cicerone”
Image:Steamworks brewers/manager achieve “Certified Cicerone” Ken Martin, Spencer Roper, Dave Woodruff earn craft beer industry credentials Durango, CO – Steamworks Brewers Ken Martin and Spencer Roper, along with Co-assistant General Manager Dave Woodruff have taken the “next step” in the national Cicerone (sis-uh-rohn) Certification Program, achieving “Certified Cicerone” and joining a...
Get Fit & Feed Durango!
Image:Get Fit & Feed Durango! Durango, CO: Something good for yourself; something great for others! Join local fitness extraordinaire Terri Oliger for “Get Fit & Feed Durango” on Saturday, December 17 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Long-time personal trainer and fitness instructor Oliger will host a special high intensity interval workout in the gym to benefit the...
USA Pro Challenge Pro Bike Race and Festivities Start in Durango, Colorado
Pager item text :USA Cycling Selects DurangoImage:USA Pro Challenge Pro Bike Race and Festivities Start in Durango, Colorado Weeklong celebrations, Railfest and activities planned for Durango’s Overall Start Durango, CO – On the heels of the Tour de France and the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, the 2012 USA Pro Challenge takes center stage from August 20 – 26, 2012. Durango, Colorado is the overall start of...
Holiday and Valentine Activities and Specials for Press Pitch
Image:Holiday and Valentine Activities and Specials for Press Pitch Seeking Durango information for Colorado Tourism Office press materials Durango, CO – Deadline: Thursday, December 8, Noon. For upcoming press releases/pitches that DATO is compiling for the Colorado Tourism Office, we are seeking information from our industry partners on the following topics. Press releases will be distributed and pitched to long lead...
Fort Lewis College’s first century concludes with Winter Commencement
Image:Fort Lewis College’s first century concludes with Winter Commencement DURANGO, CO – For around 180 seniors at Fort Lewis College, Winter Commencement will mark a triumphant end to their undergraduate academic careers. Every graduating class is special, though the 2011 class will be recognized as the Centennial graduating class to commemorate Fort Lewis’ 100 years as a public educational institution. Fort Lewis...
City Offers LEGO Robotics Demonstration and Workshop
Image:City Offers LEGO Robotics Demonstration and Workshop Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will host Alpine Educational Associates for a hands-on demonstration of LEGO robotics on December 13-14, 2011 from 3-6pm in the 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 high-tech toy, the Lego NXT system can be used to...
2ND ANNUAL MORNING WITH SANTA!
Image:2ND ANNUAL MORNING WITH SANTA! Breakfast, a Holiday Performance, and More: Saturday, December 17, 2011 Durango, CO. – The Strater Hotel along with 1887 Catering and the Henry Strater Theatre are pleased to announce that this year’s Morning with Santa will be held Saturday, December 17 from 9am to 11:30am in the Henry Strater Theatre. Michelle Thom, General Manager says the Strater Hotel is known for its hospitality,...
Purchase the “gift” of electricity for friends/family through LPEA
Image:Purchase the “gift” of electricity for friends/family through LPEA In challenging times, underwriting kilowatt hours could be a most welcomed holiday gift DURANGO, Colo. – To facilitate the “gift of electricity” this holiday season, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) offers to those wishing to help a friend or relative with their electric bill the opportunity to provide a credit to their LPEA...
Hollywood legend Emma Sweeney Returns to Durango
Image:Hollywood legend Emma Sweeney Returns to Durango The Emma Sweeney was a full size model locomotive built in 1949 at the Twentieth Century Fox studio shops in Los Angeles. It was the star of the movie “A Ticket to Tomahawk”. Finally assembly of the model was completed in Silverton, where it was pulled by a large team of mules down Blair Street. It was also in scenes filmed on Durango’s Reservoir Hill...
December is Family Science Month at the Power House
Image:December is Family Science Month at the Power House Just some of what’s up at the Durango Discovery Museum in December: Noel Night: freebies in the museum store; 3-5p, December 2Community Cinema with Rocky Mountain PBS: Taking Root; free screening 2-3:30p, December 3 Parents Night Out: A kids-only evening, including dinner, activities, movie; $30 per kid ($25 for members) 5-9p, December 3 Pay-what-you-wish Sunday: You pick...
HOLiDAZZLE to put the “Dazzle” in Historic Downtown Durango
Image:HOLiDAZZLE to put the “Dazzle” in Historic Downtown Durango More than 40 “dazzling” activities or events will be part of the seventh annual HOLiDAZZLE, the community celebration that encourages locals and visitors alike to make merry and experience the holidays Durango-style. HOLiDAZZLE kicked off on November 25 and continues through New Year’s Day. In between, Durango’s HOLiDAZZLE offers up a...
Backcountry Experience Nominated for National, Regional Awards
Image:Backcountry Experience Nominated for National, Regional Awards Backcountry Experience has been nominated for the 2011 SNEWS Retailer of the Year award. Backcountry Experience was one of only 19 outdoor shops in the nation, and one of only three in Colorado, to be nominated for the award. SNEWS is the premier industry publication for the outdoor retail world. Voting has been opened to the general public for the first time this...
Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride on Main Avenue
Image:Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride on Main Avenue Enjoy an enchanting horse drawn sleigh ride down Main Avenue with San Juan Sky Outfitters. The open sleigh departs from the Historic Strater Hotel on Friday and Saturday evenings or by appointment. Fore more information visit www.strater.com or call 970-247-443.
Dog Sledding at Durango Dog Ranch
Image:Dog Sledding at Durango Dog Ranch Durango Dog Ranch offers high-end dog sled adventures for all ages. Siberian and Alaskan Huskies guide your sled through picturesque Colorado mountain trails. Full day “Mushing Madness” and half-day “Mush on the Brain” guarantee exhilarating adventure and breathtaking beauty. With a guide on every sled, all participants have the opportunity to drive. For more information...
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Offers Local Appreciation Fares
Image:Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Offers Local Appreciation Fares The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is offering its Local Appreciation fares to ride the Cascade Canyon Winter Train from November 27 – December 16, 2011 and January 5 – February 25, 2012 on days of operation. This offer is available to residents in Colorado counties: Archuleta, Dolores, San Juan, La Plata, San Miguel, Ouray...
American Eagle Launches Nonstop Service From Dallas/Fort Worth
Image:American Eagle Launches Nonstop Service From Dallas/Fort Worth Beginning on December 15, American Airlines, will continue their nonstop service between Durango-La Plata County Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate, will operate the daily round trip. To book your flight visit http://www.aa.com.
2012 DATO Board of Directors
Image:2012 DATO Board of Directors The Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) was established as a non-profit, public benefit corporation in 2003. The goal was to establish a unified tourism and destination-marketing agency to serve all of La Plata County. DATO is led by a volunteer Board of Directors. This governing body specifically includes representation from government, the hospitality and business community and the cultural...
Support Group for Parents of Youth with TBI
Image:Support Group for Parents of Youth with TBI A new Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Youth with TBI (Traumatic Brian Injury) will hold a first meeting on Monday, December 19th at Durango Joe’s on College Drive at 1:00. For more information, call Liza at 970-749-9607.
Durango Discovery Museum Prized New Exhibit
Pager item text : Durango Discovery Museum Prize Image: Durango Discovery Museum Prized New Exhibit The Durango Discovery Museum will soon receive a one-of-a -kind in the area special gift. The Museum staff is excited about the educational possibilities their new 3-Dimensional printer will provide to the community. Three D printing technology is used by many industries and soon Durango residents and visitors will be able to watch a...
Durango Public Forum on the Animas River
Image:Durango Public Forum on the Animas River Durango, CO: The City of Durango, with the assistance of the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, is hosting a Public Forum on the Durango Animas River Corridor Management Plan on December 7, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Durango Public Library located at 1900 East Third Avenue. The community is encouraged to share your issues, concerns and...
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