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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...
Capture Media Attention
Image:Capture Media Attention DATE: November 16TIME: 4:00 – 5:30pmLOCATION: DurangoSpace 1221 Main St.COST: None! Discover how to craft and pitch a message that will get noticed by radio and press. The bonus here is that the same principles apply to engaging customers and prospective customers online. RSVP to [email protected], reply to this message, or call DurangoSpace at 970-828-1340....
Calling All Youth Artists!
Image:Calling All Youth Artists! Durango, CO: The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission invites all youth artists (9th-12th grader in the school year of 2011-2012, as well as 2011 high school graduates) to submit an application to the City’s Art on Loan program for a special installation in the Botanical Garden at the Durango Public Library. The Art Commission is seeking existing or proposed works of art to be displayed...
Diapering Durango’s Tiny Heinies!!!!
Image:Diapering Durango’s Tiny Heinies!!!! What: Diapers, Formula, Baby WipesWhere: First National Bank of Durango main lobby; First National Bank- Bodo Location 10AM-3:00PM; First National Bank in Bayfield, Boxes in the entries of City Market North and South, Albertsons beginning the 17th, or call and we will gladly pick them up.When: November 9th – December 9th Recipients: Manna Soup Kitchen Advocacy for La Plata Durango...
CDOT Continues Traffic Signal Safety Improvements on US 160/US 550 Through Durango
Image:CDOT Continues Traffic Signal Safety Improvements on US 160/US 550 Through Durango Note to motorists: the signals will be properly timed when the project is completed; CDOT thanks you for your patience and cooperation in the meantime. DURANGO – The Colorado Department of Transportation has an ongoing traffic signal improvement project, which is scheduled to end on Friday, November 18, on US 550/US 160 through the city...
Local First releases it’s fourth edition of the much-anticipated coupon book November 16th.
Pager item text :Be Local Coupon BookImage:Local First releases it’s fourth edition of the much-anticipated coupon book November 16th As always, the book is filled with amazing deals and opportunities to support local businesses -this year offering a new way to save even more… In their ongoing effort to garner community support for local businesses, Local First will release their 4th edition of the coupon book in...
4CORE Open House
Image:4CORE Open House Join the Four Corner’s Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE), for an Open House and ribbon cutting celebration from 3 to 6 PM on Friday, December 2nd in their new offices on the fourth floor of the West Building at 835 E. 2nd Avenue (next to Steamworks). Meet your Community Energy Coordinators, the Weatherization Team and enjoy games, prizes, and refreshments. Visit our website at fourcore.org (spelled...
