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Award-winning instrumentalist and singer Julie Fowlis returns Nov. 2 to the Community Concert Hall with “Music of the Scottish Isles”
Image:Award-winning instrumentalist and singer Julie Fowlis returns Nov. 2 to the Community Concert Hall with “Music of the Scottish Isles” DURANGO, Colo. – Scottish instrumentalist and singer Julie Fowlis (FOE-liss) returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, Nov. 2, with “Music of the Scottish Isles.” Durango is one of only 12 stops on Fowlis’ current US tour....
Sierra magazine calls Fort Lewis College one of “America’s Coolest Schools”
Image:Sierra magazine calls Fort Lewis College one of “America’s Coolest Schools” DURANGO (21 October 2011) – Caring for the Earth is cool. And that caring on the Fort Lewis College campus makes it one of “America’s Coolest Schools,” says Sierra magazine, the official publication of the Sierra Club, in its October 2011 issue. In the environmental magazine’s “5th Annual...
San Juan Basin Health’s BOO to FLU Community Clinic Saturday, October 29th in Durango and Bayfield
Image:San Juan Basin Health’s BOO to FLU Community ClinicSaturday, October 29th in Durango and Bayfield It’s time to say BOO to the FLU on Saturday, October 29th. San Juan Basin Health Department is holding its Halloween community flu clinics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Durango at San Juan Basin Health Department and from 10 to 12 Noon in Bayfield at the Upper Pine Fire Protection Administration Building located at 515 Sower...
Durango Animas River Corridor Management Plan to be Discussed in Series of Community Meetings
Image:Durango Animas River Corridor Management Plan to be Discussed in Series of Community Meetings Durango, CO: The City of Durango, in collaboration with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, would like to encourage community participation in the creation of the Durango Animas River Corridor Management Plan. The Plan was initiated this summer with a community survey on use of the...
BRAS ACROSS THE BELLE A Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society During October Benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness & Research Wrap-Up Finale: Friday, October 28th, 4-5pm
Image:BRAS ACROSS THE BELLE A Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society During OctoberBenefitting Breast Cancer Awareness & ResearchWrap-Up Finale: Friday, October 28th, 4-5pm Durango, Color. – throughout October the Diamond Belle Saloon is helping to raise money for the American Cancer Society-benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. Bring in a clean plain or decorated bra and a cash donation, and the bra will be...
FLC Center for Civic Engagement holding forums to discuss Occupy Wall Street movement
Image:FLC Center for Civic Engagement holding forums to discuss Occupy Wall Street movement DURANGO (20 October 2011) – The Fort Lewis College Center for Civic Engagement is holding two forums to help explain and facilitate a discussion around the recent Occupy Wall Street movement that has spread across the country and the globe. The forums will be held on Wednesday, October 26 and the following Wednesday, November 2, 2011....
CDOT Begins Traffic Signal Safety Improvements Today on US 160/US 550 Through Durango
Image:CDOT Begins Traffic Signal Safety Improvements Today on US 160/US 550 Through Durango Some single-lane closures at major intersections through town, most work done at night to minimize impacts DURANGO – The Colorado Department of Transportation begins a traffic signal improvement project today, Tuesday, October 18, on US 550 through the city limits. The project adds left-turn arrows at all intersections on US 160/US 550...
LPEA’s Aaron Renner earns Journeyman Lineman Apprentice completes cooperative’s four-year program
Image:LPEA’s Aaron Renner earns Journeyman LinemanApprentice completes cooperative’s four-year program DURANGO,CO – La Plata Electric Association’s Aaron Renner has completed the four-year Lineman Apprenticeship program, earning him the position of Journeyman Lineman, the profession responsible for constructing and maintaining electric power distribution lines and facilities.Originally from Manassa, Colo. in...
Library’s Women’s Health Lecture Series Concludes
Image:Library’s Women’s Health Lecture Series Concludes Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library concludes its Women’s Health Lecture Series on Wednesday, November 16 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. with “Natural Ways to Treat Menopause.” Join Julie Gwyther, nationally certified acupuncturist from Durango Community Acupuncture, as she discusses ways to improve perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms by...
FLC Percussion Ensemble to Perform at Library
Image:FLC Percussion Ensemble to Perform at Library Durango, CO: On Tuesday, November 1st, the Durango Public Library will host a performance by the Fort Lewis College Percussion Ensemble from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Exciting rhythms from Africa and Brazil will be performed on traditional instruments, as the audience is treated to the celebratory music of a West African ceremony and a Samba street parade. Dancing is...
“Railroaded” Next Up in Library’s Film Noir Series
Image:”Railroaded” Next Up in Library’s Film Noir Series Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library continues its film series “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir” on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. with a screening of “Railroaded.” Starring John Ireland and Hugh Beaumont, and considered more crime-thriller than noir, this B features lots of close ups, off kilter...
“Railroaded” Next Up in Library’s Film Noir Series
Image:”Railroaded” Next Up in Library’s Film Noir Series Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library continues its film series “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir” on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. with a screening of “Railroaded.” Starring John Ireland and Hugh Beaumont, and considered more crime-thriller than noir, this B features lots of close ups, off kilter...
SASO to Host the Third Annual Collaborative Chef Showcase
Image:SASO to Host Third Annual Collaborative Chef Showcase Durango, CO – Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO), is proud to present the Third annual Collaborative Chef’s Showcase, which will take place on November 10, 2011 at the Henry Strater Theatre. This year’s event features a 6 course meal paired with fine wines, and all proceeds will benefit Sexual Assault Services Organization. 2011 participating...
LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Nov. 3
Image:LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Nov. 3Progress of possible 4-5 megawatt solar garden on DOE property to be discussed DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) representatives will provide an update on the progress of the possible 4-5 megawatt community solar garden in Ridges Basin (Bodo Canyon) at its quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, 9-10 a.m. The...
Second Regional Training for Peer Mentors in October
Image:Second Regional Training for Peer Mentors in October The second regional Peer Mentors training will take place on Sunday, October 23rd starting at 1:00 at the Mason Center in Durango. This program trains high school students who live with challenging health conditions to build communication and leadership skills so that they can be available to meet with other youth in the region with a similar diagnosis. This year’s peer...
Radon in the Home Community Meeting October 25th
Image:Radon in the Home Community Meeting October 25th There will be a community meeting on Radon in the Home at the Riverview Elementary School onTuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm. San Juan Basin Health Department and Colorado State Extension office representatives will be there to present information and free radon home test kits. For more information, call Marian at 335-2055 or visit coloradoradon.info....
High school juniors invited to apply for Youth Tour to Washington D.C. La Plata Electric Association to hold informational reception Nov. 3
Image:High school juniors invited to apply for Youth Tour to Washington D.C. La Plata Electric Association to hold informational reception Nov. 3 DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), in partnership with The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), is seeking high school juniors to be a part of the National Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington D.C., set for June 14-21, 2012. Application...
OPEN HOUSE & PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 2
Image:OPEN HOUSE & PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 2 US 550 South Connection at US 160 in Grandview – Draft Document Now Available for Review and Comment LA PLATA COUNTY The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announce the release of an evaluation of the alternatives for a US 550 connection to US 160 in Grandview and request comments from the public. The Supplemental Draft...
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Hosts Peanuts™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
Image:Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Hosts PeanutsTM The Great Pumpkin Patch Express Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad begins service to The Great Pumpkin Patch on October 15, 2011. The train departs the Durango depot for a two and one-half hour round-trip adventure on October 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2011. Passengers will be greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy upon arrival at the...
Fort Lewis College offering course in social work, psychology for community members
Image:Fort Lewis College offering course in social work, psychology for community members DURANGO – Interested in learning what social workers and counselors do? Considering a career that combines clinical and community theory and practice? Fort Lewis College is offering a course called “Introduction to Clinical Theories” during the Winter 2012 semester. The three-credit course will cover such topics as theories in...
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