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Gov. Hickenlooper appoints local to Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College
Image:Gov. Hickenlooper appoints local to Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College Durango, CO: Mr. Steven Short has been appointed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to join the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Colorado Senate Education Committee. Mr. Short will take the place of departing trustee Richard Ballantine. Mr. Short is a member of the Durango community and is...
INTERIM PLANNING DIRECTOR NAMED
Image:Interim Planning Director Named Durango, CO : La Plata County has engaged Gary T. Suiter to serve as interim planning director effective January 3, 2012. Mr. Suiter earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Geography and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, both from the University of Colorado. He possesses more than 30 years’ experience in the field of public administration and has...
Southwest Business Forum examines past, present and future of the economy
Image:Southwest Business Forum examines past, present and future of the economy DURANGO, CO: The 20th Southwest Business Forum returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. The forum is free and open to the public and runs from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The forum brings together experts on local, state, national and international economics and business. Armed with the knowledge gained from...
LPEA announces holiday closures/new hours
Image:LPEA announces holiday closures/new hours Durango, CO: In observance of the holidays, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) offices in Durango and Pagosa Springs will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26 and 27, and Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. The drop-slots for bill payments will remain open. LPEA dispatch and line crews will also be on-call throughout the holidays to handle any unexpected electrical outages. Member-consumers are...
City Sponsors Christmas Tree Recycling at Santa Rita Park
Image:City Sponsors Christmas Tree Recycling at Santa Rita Park Durango, CO: The City of Durango will begin accepting Christmas Trees for recycling on December 26 through January 31, 2012. Because there is no curbside pick-up of Christmas trees, residents may drop off their natural trees at Santa Rita Park. Follow the signs in Santa Rita Park to the drop-off site near the large playground area. The trees will...
Purgatory to Open Backside of the Mountain on Saturday, Dec. 17!
Image:Purgatory to Open Backside of the Mountain on Saturday, Dec. 17! Great Conditions and Terrain Ready for Action! Durango, CO: With the recent storms blanketing the resort, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will open the backside of the mountain on Saturday, Dec. 17. “Our mountain crews have been working hard to prepare the terrain on the backside for skiers and riders,” stated Mike McCormack, senior vice president...
LPEA to host Energy Efficient Motors & Drives Workshop
Image:LPEA to host Energy Efficient Motors & Drives Workshop Free, comprehensive workshop to cover aspects of new, energy efficient motors Durango, CO: La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), with support of USDA Rural Development and Tri-State Generation and Transmission, will continue its Free Information Series with the Energy Efficient Motors & Drives Workshop, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at LPEA...
Get Your Ski Holiday in but be Home for Christmas for only $109**
Image:Get Your Ski Holiday in but be Home for Christmas for only $109** If your heart is set on being home for Christmas, we invite you to come get your holiday skiing and snowboarding fix between December 17-23. Enjoy great skiing and snow-boarding and be back home in time for Santa’s visit. Packages start at just $109 per person/per night**. Call 800-525-0892 to reserve your holiday getaway today. *Price based on a family of 4...
White Christmas Guaranteed at Durango Mountain Resort!
Image:White Christmas Guaranteed at Durango Mountain Resort! The Ultimate Christmas Present for $995* Bring your family to Durango Mountain Resort and celebrate Christmas with us. Wake up Christmas morning and enjoy a great day on the slopes after exchanging presents by the fire. Let us help you make warm, holiday memories that will last a lifetime. Great holiday packages including 4 nights of lodging and 3 days of skiing for a family...
Durango Arts Center exhibit offers a unique cross section of the best of contemporary textile art
Image:Durango Arts Center exhibit offers a unique cross section of the best of contemporary textile art Durango, CO – The Durango Arts Center (DAC) announced today that the DAC will present Textiles Today: Redefining the Medium, a sweeping review of contemporary textiles from internationally recognized artists including Bhakti Ziek, Mark Newport, Tom Lundberg, Carol Shinn, and Claire Verstegen. The DAC will be the only venue for...
Chapman Hill to Open for Skiing and Snowboarding on Saturday
Image:Chapman Hill to Open for Skiing and Snowboarding on Saturday Durango, CO: Durango Parks and Recreation will be opening Chapman Hill for skiing and snowboarding starting this Saturday, December 17 at 12:00 noon. Chapman Hill Hours:Durango 9-R Christmas Break (Dec. 19-30): Weekends-12:00p.m.-8:00p.m. and Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm Holiday Hours: 12:00-4:00p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Closed on...
ANIMAS HIGH RECIEVES JOHN IRWIN SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Image:Animas High Recieves John Irwin Schools Of Excellence Award with the bar set high for students and staff, Animas attains remarkable milestones Durango, CO – December 13, 2011 – Animas High School, a free, public charter school, received a John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award. Award recipients are recognized for their high achievement on statewide assessments. Only the top 8% of Colorado public schools receive the...
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...
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