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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...
2012 Precinct Caucus Information
Image:2012 Precinct Caucus Information Durango, CO – The 2012 election year is just around the corner, which means that Colorado political parties will be preparing to hold their precinct caucuses soon. What is a caucus? Precinct caucuses are meetings organized by Colorado’s political parties to begin the process of selecting candidates and policy positions for the 2012 election. Caucuses are held in locations...
LPEA seeking applicants for Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Image:LPEA seeking applicants for Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp All-expense paid experience provides “leadership edge” to high school juniors Durango,CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is seeking high school juniors to participate in the Colorado Electric Education Institute Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp – an all-expense paid educational/leadership camp set for July 10-15, 2012 at Glen Eden...
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s “Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party” returns to the Community Concert Hall on Dec. 19
Image:Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s “Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party” returns to the Community Concert Hall, Dec. 19 Durango, CO – Jumpin’, jivin’ swing renaissance band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, 7 p.m., with the “Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party,” a “live” and updated version of...
Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Dec. 16
Image:Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Dec. 16 Durango, CO – Durango’s much-beloved cowboy crooners come off the Bar-D and step on to the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College for the Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee, Thursday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m The Bar-D Wranglers weave together traditional holiday and Western music, cowboy poetry,...
LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEEK BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MEMBERS
Image:LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEEK BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MEMBERS Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking interested individuals to serve on the following County boards and commissions: Board of Adjustment Board of Appeals Citizens Review Panel for Child Welfare Grievances Community Corrections Board Durango Hills Road Improvement District Board Durango Public Library Board...
College scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association
Image:College scholarships available through La Plata Electric Assoc. Electric cooperative to host scholarship Q&A Open House on Dec. 15 DURANGO, CO – To assist high school seniors and their parents with the application process for college scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), the cooperative will host a special Open House, Thursday, Dec. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. at LPEA’s Bodo Park headquarters...
San Juan Symphony to be beneficiary of Seasons’ 18th Anniversary Gala on december 13
Image:San Juan Symphony to be beneficiary of Seasons’ 18th Anniversary Gala on December 13 Durango, CO – You’re Invited to Seasons’ 18th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 6 to 9 pm.. Proceeds of the evening will benefit the San Juan Symphony. The Winter Solstice of 1994 brought a new dining experience of fresh, seasonal cuisine to Durango.The Spring Equinox of 2009 emerged with fresh...
Library to Feature Musician Ruth Cutcher
Image:Library to Feature Musician Ruth Cutcher Durango, CO: During the month of December, the Durango Public Library will host several performances of classical and holiday music featuring musician Ruth Cutcher. On Friday, December 9 and Thursday, December 15, Ms. Cutcher will be playing a variety of classical guitar pieces from the last five centuries, and on Tuesday, December 20, she will be joined by her students, ages three-10, to...
