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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...
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2012 Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series
Image:Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2012 Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series DURANGO, Colo. – Tickets for the 2012 Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College are set to go on sale Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, 9 a.m., available at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 970.247.7657, or in person at the Ticket Office in Historic Downtown Durango at 7th and Main...
Durango Mountain Resort Opens for the Season! Purgatory’s Season Kicks off Friday, Nov. 25
Image:Durango Mountain Resort Opens for the Season! Purgatory’s Season Kicks off Friday, Nov. 25 DURANGO, Colo. – Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will kick off its winter season this Friday, Nov. 25 and will be open 9 am to 4 pm Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27. This weekend, Purgatory will have top-to-bottom skiing and riding off the Purgatory Village Express Lift with trails open that are adjacent to Lift 2,...
Durango Mountain Resort Opens for the Season! Purgatory’s Season Kicks off Friday, Nov. 25
Image:Durango Mountain Resort Opens for the Season! Purgatory’s Season Kicks off Friday, Nov. 25 DURANGO, Colo. – Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will kick off its winter season this Friday, Nov. 25 and will be open 9 am to 4 pm Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27. This weekend, Purgatory will have top-to-bottom skiing and riding off the Purgatory Village Express Lift with trails open that are adjacent to Lift 2,...
La Plata County Treasurer and Public Trustee
Image:La Plata County Treasurer and Public Trustee New Office Hours Starting on December 5, 2011 Durango, CO – Effective December 5, 2011, the Office of the La Plata County Treasurer and Public Trustee will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and will close to the public at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of this change is to ensure adequate time to complete the day’s transactions by 5:00 p.m. For additional information,...
Lecture on the Basics of Acupuncture Offered at the Library
Image:Lecture on the Basics of Acupuncture Offered at the Library Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will host a free lecture entitled “Acupuncture: Basics of the Basics” on Monday, December 5 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. This is your chance to explore the tools and skills of this nature-based eastern medicine. Topics will include digestive health, pain-free living, and increased fertility. Join Tyler VanGemert, licensed...
Water Service Lines and Cold Weather
Image:Water Service Lines and Cold Weather Durango, CO – With subfreezing temperatures on the way, the City of Durango has a few recommendations to assure homeowners and renters do not experience problems with their water service. Disconnect all garden hoses from exterior hose bibs. Most hose bibs are freeze proof but water trapped in the hose could expand and split the connection. Older hose bibs that are not freeze proof could...
BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE NOMINATED FOR SNEWS RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Image:BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE NOMINATED FOR SNEWS RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARD Durango outdoor store one of the best in nation Durango, CO – Durango outdoor retail store, 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...
Firkin Fridays continues Dec. 2 at Steamworks Brewing Co. December firkin fashioned after popular Bananas Foster dessert
Image:Firkin Fridays continues Dec. 2 at Steamworks Brewing Co. December firkin fashioned after popular Bananas Foster dessert Durango, CO – Steamworks Brewing Co. continues with its special monthly “firkin” tapping Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, featuring for the holidays, a special “Bananas Foster” brew fashioned after the popular dessert. The cask will be tapped at 3 p.m. The unique flavor profile of the...
Durango Lively Arts Company Performs “Hark the Neville Angel Sings”
Image:Durango Lively Arts Company Performs “Hark the Neville Angel Sings” “Hark the Neville Angel Sings”, a delightful and comedic musical, will give you a chance to get in the holiday spirit. Written by a local playwright and produced by Durango Lively Arts Company and Durango Arts Center, it will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center Theater, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m. for three(3) weekends from...
Planning Commission Public Hearing Scheduled for December 8, 2011 on the La Plata County Community Comprehensive Plan/Master Plan
Image:Planning Commission Public Hearing Scheduled for December 8, 2011 on the La Plata County Community Comprehensive Plan/Master Plan Durango, CO – The Planning Commission may vote to continue or stop its review and consideration of the Master Plan at the Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and share their comments regarding this decision with the Planning...
Bootleggers team up for successful 9th Annual Pint for Pint blood drive
Image:Bootleggers team up for successful 9th Annual Pint for Pint blood drive “Beer for blood” event nets a record 74 units for United Blood Services DURANGO, Colo. – Continuing with its mission of community support, the Durango Bootlegger’s Society, the local consortium of Durango’s four award-winning craft breweries, hosted a record “Pint for Pint” blood drive on Halloween, adding 74 pints...
“Like” Durango Parks and Recreation on Facebook Contest
Image:”Like” Durango Parks and Recreation on Facebook Contest Durango, CO: Do you use Facebook? Then give Durango Parks and Recreation a “Like.” All Facebook members that “Like” our government organization page by November 30th will be entered to win a Durango Parks and Recreation gift card. The gift cards are useable towards any Durango Parks and Recreation program registration, purchase, pass, or...
