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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...
Dancing Earth, to perform Nov. 11 at the Community Concert Hall
Image:Dancing Earth, to perform Nov. 11 at the Community Concert Hall DURANGO, Colo. – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes the nation’s premier indigenous contemporary dance collective Dancing Earth, performing its new, original work, “Of Bodies of Elements,” Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, 7 p.m. The company will also host two Master Classes/Community Outreach programs on Tuesday, Nov. 8 (at the...
Credit and Debit Card Fraud Discovered
Image:Credit and Debit Card Fraud Discovered The Durango Police Department is investigating large scale credit card and debit card fraud which occurred at Mama’s Boy Italian Ristorante, 2659 Main Avenue, Durango, Colorado. The computer system at the restaurant was compromised in early August and a virus was discovered in the middle of October. All credit card and debit card transactions during this time were sent to a computer...
FLC Elder-in-Residence program welcomes John Emhoolah to campus
Image:FLC Elder-in-Residence program welcomes John Emhoolah to campus DURANGO, CO – John Emhoolah, educator and spiritual leader, will visit Fort Lewis College to interact with students, faculty, staff and community members as part of the FLC Native American Center’s Elder-in-Residence program. On Thursday, November 3, Mr. Emhoolah will give a public presentation entitled “A Tradition of Native Warriors Then and...
Sorrel Sky Artist Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell Receives Prestigious Awards From the Japanese Emperor and The Autry National Center
Image:Sorrel Sky Artist Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell Receives Prestigious Awards From the Japanese Emperor and The Autry National Center Durango, CO – Sorrel Sky Gallery Artist Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell has been honored by Emperor Akihito of Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun, the second highest honor given to a non Japanese citizen. Campbell, having served the state of Colorado in the U.S....
Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks on Nov. 4
Image:Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks on Nov. 4 DURANGO, Colo. – What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie, and to get in the spirit of the season, Steamworks Brewing Co. will tap its own version of the traditional dessert – the Pumpkin Pie Firkin – on Friday, Nov. 4, 3 p.m., as Firkin Fridays continues at the brewpub.Steamworks’ Firkin Fridays, held the first Friday of each month,...
LPEA/Joint Utility Assoc. to host “Fill the Bucket” food drive Nov. 5
Image:LPEA/Joint Utility Assoc. hosts “Fill the Bucket” food drive Nov. 5 Volunteers hope to collect enough food to assist 300 families PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. – Responding to community needs in advance of the holidays, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, (Local IBEW 111 26A) of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) in association with the Archuleta County Joint Utility Association will host a...
