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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...
Fort Lewis College joins telescope network that could help prevent a demolition derby in space
Image:Fort Lewis College joins telescope network that could help prevent a demolition derby in space DURANGO, CO (7 November 2011) – Since the advent of space exploration and satellite technology the area just above Earth’s atmosphere is turning into something resembling a busy highway in the middle of a junkyard. Knowing what’s flying around our planet and keeping the country’s satellites out of harm’s...
Durango Public Library offers Business Resources Workshop
Image: Durango Public Library offers Business Resources Workshop Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library is offering a workshop on the business databases and titles currently available at the library. The “Business Resources at your Library” workshop will be held on November 15th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In this class you will learn about the various types of resources the library has to offer and how to...
Durango Public Library offers Business Resources Workshop
Image: Durango Public Library offers Business Resources Workshop Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library is offering a workshop on the business databases and titles currently available at the library. The “Business Resources at your Library” workshop will be held on November 15th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In this class you will learn about the various types of resources the library has to offer and how to...
Durango Police Help Save a Life
Image:Durango Police Help Save a Life Durango, CO On November 2, 2011 at about 9:03 a.m. two Durango Police Officers and a Police Supervisor responded to the 900 Block of East 5th Avenue on report of an unconscious 53-year-old male. Officers arrived within two minutes of the call and quickly determined that the man did not have a pulse and he was not breathing. Officers immediately began CPR and deployed an Automated...
NEW WINTER ADVENTURES IN DURANGO, COLORADO
Pager item text :Durango Mountain AdventuresImage:NEW WINTER ADVENTURES IN DURANGO, COLORADO ENJOY A WINTER SKI VACATION–ON AND OFF THE SLOPES Fresh powder blankets our Colorado mountains, crisp air invigorates your senses; you are surrounded by bright blue skies. Welcome to Durango’s magical winter season filled with adventures and beauty in Southwestern Colorado. From skiing to snow angels, step outside and enjoy a snow...
SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “COMMUNITY” CONCERT ON NOV. 19 IN FARMINGTON AND NOV. 20 IN DURANGO
Image:SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “COMMUNITY” CONCERT ON NOV. 20 IN DURANGO Featuring soprano Gemma Kavanagh with the Durango Choral Society and Caliente choristers The San Juan Symphony will present the second concert of its 2011-12 Season of Appreciation entitled “Community” with world-class soprano and Durango resident Gemma Kavanagh, as well as chorus members from Durango and Farmington, on Saturday,...
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Offers Local Appreciation Fares
Pager item text :Durango Train Local FaresImage:Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Offers Local Appreciation Fares Durango, CO – 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...
The Community Concert Hall welcomes Classic Albums Live performing Fleetwood Mac’s timeless album Rumours Nov. 15
The Community Concert Hall welcomes Classic Albums Live, performing Fleetwood Mac’s timeless album Rumours Nov. 15 DURANGO, Colo. – Fleetwood Mac’s timeless album Rumours will be recreated at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College when the premier performing arts group Classic Albums Live takes the stage Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, 7 p.m. Classic Albums Live selects classic albums and recreates them live on...
Registration is open Iron Horse Training Program
Image:Registration is open Iron Horse Training Program Registration is now open for training for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. The comprehensive 6 month training program is offered at Anytime Fitness and the Durango Rec Center. This is the 8th year for the program. Iron Horse Training offers a six month training program starting on December 5th and continuing through May. The Iron Horse Training program starts with 16 weeks of...
Florida Road to be Closed for Tree Trimming
Image:Florida Road to be Closed for Tree Trimming Durango, CO: Florida Road will be closed at the intersection of Holly Avenue and Florida Road on November 8 and 9 to allow City crews to remove seven large cottonwood trees that are posing an extreme safety hazard. The following is a schedule of the closures and detours: November 8, 2011 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Florida Road will be closed at Holly...
4CORE Hires Permanent Executive Director
Image:4CORE Hires Permanent Executive Director Gregg Dubit Accepts Position Durango, Colo (November 1, 2011): The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) board of directors has appointed Gregg Dubit as Executive Director starting November 1st. Dubit is replacing founding director Aileen Tracy after three years of dedicated service to the organization. Dubit was appointed Interim Executive Director on July...
LPEA to host Efficient Irrigation Equipment Workshop
Image:LPEA to host Efficient Irrigation Equipment Workshop Free workshop to help irrigators, water companies and small rural businesses DURANGO, Colo. – 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 Efficient Irrigation Equipment Workshop, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at LPEA...
Jan Derck hired to manage the Iron Horse Training program
Image:Jan Derck hired to manage the Iron Horse Training program Contact: Patti Zink @970-759-5585 or [email protected] Jan Derck at 970-748-7823 or [email protected] Jan Derck has been hired to be the manager of the Iron Horse Training program. Jan has been cycling since the 1980’s. She became serious about cycling after moving to Durango in 2002. A former marathon runner, Jan took up cycling after...
Volunteers Needed for Bell Ringing
Image:Volunteers Needed for Bell Ringing Contact Deanna Devereaux 749-2017 Air dates: Nov. 1 – Nov. 12 The red kettle holiday bell-ringing season begins the week of Thanksgiving. The La Plata County service extension unit of the Salvation Army is looking for volunteer bell-ringers Monday November 21st through the 27th, and again the month of December. Two-hour daytime shifts need to be filled at a variety of locations in...
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