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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...
City Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
Image:City Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday Durango, CO – The following is the City facilities schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday: City administrative offices will be closed including offices at City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station, Police Substation, Transit Center, Recreation Center, and Greenmount Cemetery) on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The...
US 160 Grandview Interchange Opens
Image:US 160 Grandview Interchange Opens Work at CR 232 east of interchange will be underway next week, weather permitting LA PLATA COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation opens the US 160 Grandview interchange this afternoon. The interchange will serve south-side properties and eventually provide a north-side connection to the hospital and Three Springs development. Interchange construction began in July of 2008,...
Some Left Turns Now Operational for US 160/US 550 Through Durango
Image:Some Left Turns Now Operational for US 160/US 550 Through Durango NOTE TO MOTORISTS: Signals will have different left-turn sequencing based on individual intersection needs; two left-turn lanes are now available at 32nd Street for improved traffic flow DURANGO – Today, motorists on US 160/550 through the city will notice blinking yellow left-turn arrows at six intersections, as part of the Colorado Department of...
Durango Mountain Resort Gives Music in the Mountains a Gift of a Lifetime!
Image:Durango Mountain Resort Gives Music in the Mountains a Gift of a Lifetime! Prize drawing and online auction for two 25-year ski passes! Durango, CO – In honor of Music in the Mountains’ 25th Anniversary, Durango Mountain Resort has given the non-profit organization two 25-YEAR PASSES good through the 2036/2037 season and two lucky people will benefit! When an employee has worked at Durango Mountain Resort for 10...
Retro 80’s Ski Dance Party to Benefit American Red Cross
Image:Retro 80’s Ski Dance Party to Benefit American Red Cross Derailed Saloon hosts Thanksgiving benefit dinner with trimming and prizes! Durango, CO – Thanksgiving benefit celebration at The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Avenue, Durango. The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross presents: ‘‘Snow Way Dude” Retro 80’s Ski Party benefit on Saturday, November 19th at 4 p.m. 80’s Ski...
Work out and geek out—all in the same day
Image: Work out and geek out—all in the same day Durango, CO: The Durango Community Recreation Center and the Durango Discovery Museum are teaming up to offer a same day discount to each facility. Buy a full price daily admission at either the Durango Community Recreation or at the Durango Discovery Museum and receive a half price admission at the other facility on the same day. The half price promotion will continue through...
Construction industry veteran Steven D. Summy named CEO for WESODI
Image:Construction industry veteran Steven D. Summy named CEO for WESODI DURANGO, Colo. – The WESODI (Western Energy Services of Durango Inc.) board of directors has named Steven D. Summy as the utility construction company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He will assume his position on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. An industry veteran, Summy has 34 years of construction management-related experience on heavy civil projects,...
La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
Image:La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase Following comment period, rate increase to begin Jan. 1, 2012 DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors today, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 3.3 percent. Specific increases will depend on the rate classification of each residential, commercial and industrial customer....
Fort Lewis College and San Juan College partnering to produce tomorrow’s scientists
Image:Fort Lewis College and San Juan College partnering to produce tomorrow’s scientists DURANGO, CO – Producing more graduates in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields is becoming increasingly important in a world where advances in these fields are coming faster than ever. This fall, Colorado’s Fort Lewis College was awarded almost $600,000 over the next five years from the National Science...
San Juan Ski Company Celebrates 15 years with Monthly Specials and Discounted ‘Cats
Image:San Juan Ski Company Celebrates 15 years with Monthly Specials and Discounted ‘Cats Colorado’s Largest Snowcat Operation welcomes early powder in Durango Durango, CO – Colorado’s largest snowcat skiing operation, the San Juan Ski Company, turns 15 this year and is ready to rock and rip this season. To celebrate its anniversary, the independently-owned, Durango Mountain Resort-based catskiing outfit, is...
La Plata County Releases Proposed Licensing Regulations for Medical Marijuana
Image:La Plata County Releases Proposed Licensing Regulations for Medical Marijuana for Consideration by the Board of County Commissioners on December 13, 2011 Durango, CO -La Plata County has released proposed Licensing Regulations for Medical Marijuana which, if adopted, will apply to optional premises cultivation and medical marijuana infused products manufacturing facilities. The proposed licensing regulations are...
“Nutcracker” Returns to Durango Colorado
Pager item text : Nutcracker Returns to Durango Image: State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Traditional “Nutcracker” to be staged Dec. 9-11 at the Community Concert Hall As has become tradition at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, will usher in the holidays with two matinee...
A Workshop for Mothers and Fathers To-Be Everything you need to know to feed your baby with ease
Image:A Workshop for Mothers and Fathers To-Be Everything you need to know to feed your baby with ease by Joy Frazer, ND, RN, LMInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) When: Wednesday, December 7th. 6:00pm – 8:00pmWhere: Kid’s Rock, 1032 Main Avenue, Durango We will discuss:• Why breast is best – the benefits for baby AND mom• Proper latch and positioning• How you know your baby...
LPEA Director Ken Fox earns electric utility credential
Image:LPEA Director Ken Fox earns electric utility credential Receives Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate from NRECA DURANGO, Colo. – Pagosa Springs resident Ken Fox, member of the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board of directors representing District 1 (Archuleta County), has completed the required courses and earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative...
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