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Free Pool Party!

Image:Free Pool Party! Durango, CO:  The Durango Community Recreation Center will host a pool party for the community this Friday, September 16 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.  The public is invited to the Recreation Center to swim and play on the newly installed teeter-totter, spraying clam, water cannons and giant castle.  The giant castle features two slides, water cannons, and a dumping bucket.  Random giveaways...

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Treasurer’s Office to be Closed from September 26 through September 30, 2011 for Training

Image:Treasurer’s Office to be Closed from September 26 through September 30, 2011 for Training Durango, CO – The La Plata County Treasurer’s Office is transitioning to an updated and more robust version of their computer system which will require extensive re-training of staff.  The La Plata County Treasurer’s Office will be closed to the public from Monday, September 26 through Friday, September 30, 2011...

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Schedule for City Parks Fertilization and Weed Abatement

Image:Schedule for City Parks Fertilization and Weed Abatement Durango, CO:  The City of Durango has contracted with Scott’s Pro Lawn for spring turf fertilization and broad leaf weed abatement. The fertilizer used is “Pro-Lawn Liquid” and the week control is “Vessel Broad-Leaf”.  This spraying is conducted to improve the quality of the City’s park system. Wednesday September 14, 2010...

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See the Spectacular Seuss Surprises this Saturday at the Library

Image:See the Spectacular Seuss Surprises this Saturday at the Library Durango, CO:  On Saturday, September 17, Durango Public Library will play host to a Dr. Seuss related happening so spectacular that the details are top secret! Starting around 2:30 pm, library visitors of all ages will be wowed by a Seuss surprise. This event is a preview of the community-wide “Seuss on the Loose” celebration that will run from...

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Energy Rebate Funds Still Available for a Limited Time

Image:Energy Rebate Funds Still Available for a Limited Time Southwest Colorado: With colder temperatures come increased energy use and the Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) would like to take this opportunity to inform you about rebates that could be available for energy-saving and renewable energy projects at your home or business.The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) is currently offering rebates through the...

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Walk of Fame Artists Announced Second Annual Event Durango Independent Film Festival Fundraiser To Be Held Saturday, September 24, 2011

Walk of Fame Artists Announced Second Annual Event Durango Independent Film Festival Fundraiser To Be Held Saturday, September 24, 2011   Durango, CO -The Durango Independent Film Festival’s popular fundraiser, themed the Walk of Fame, will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011. This multiple venue event features guided tours to three locations and culminates with a unique Live Auction dubbed Let’s Make A Reel.  ...

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2nd Annual TOP Event

Image:2nd Annual TOP Event Durango, CO – New Face Productions will host the second annual TOP event on Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Durango Arts Center (DAC). TOP is a juried garment design exhibition and auction fundraiser to support adult programs at DAC. In early summer, artists were provided with a stylish, high-quality t-shirt and invited to refashion it with their own innovative, original design. This year an...

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“10-Minute Play Festival” will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center

Image:”10-Minute Play Festival” will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center Durango Arts Center and Durango Lively Arts Company will present  the winners of the 2011 DAC 10-Minute Play Contest on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. The “10-Minute Play Festival” will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center, corner of 8th Street and East 2nd Avenue.  All tickets are...

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Low Cost Pneumonia Shots Available

Image:Low Cost Pneumonia Shots Available Low cost pneumonia shots are available for a limited time at San Juan Basin Health’s immunization clinic. Certain people are more likely to become ill with pneumonia. This includes adults 65 years of age or older and children less than 5 years of age. People up through 64 years of age who have underlying medical conditions (like diabetes or HIV/AIDS) and people 19 through 64 who smoke...

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COUNTY FIRE BAN LIFTED

Image:  COUNTY FIRE BAN LIFTED Durango, CO – Upon the recommendation of Sheriff Duke Schirard and the local fire chiefs, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners lifted the fire ban for Zone 1 of La Plata County which includes all private lands in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County located south of US Highway 160, excluding those private lands in the town of Bayfield, Ignacio, Durango or any State, Federal...

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The Art of Wine, Friday evening, September 16th

Image:The Art of Wine, Friday evening, September 16th Friends of Mountain Middle School present The Art of Wine, Friday evening, September 16th at the Main Mall center atrium from 6-8 as part of the Durango Showcase of the Arts.  The evening includes a wine tasting and silent auction bidding on original artwork and four custom wine barrel creations by local artists.  Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at...

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Proceeds from Steamworks-Animas Valley Half Marathon and beer sales yield more than $3,300 for Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship

Image:Proceeds from Steamworks-Animas Valley Half Marathon and beer sales yield more than $3,300 for Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship DURANGO, Colo. – In memory of Marc Witkes, long-time Durango resident and distance runner who was a figurehead for the sport locally, Steamworks Brewing Co. and Star Liquors have announced a joint donation of $3360.91 to the Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship at Fort Lewis College. Funds were raised...

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Fort Lewis College planning events to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11

Image:Fort Lewis College planning events to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 DURANGO – Fort Lewis College will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with two special events. First, the FLC Republicans and the FLC American Indian Business Leaders will create a memorial display out of American flags at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 9. The flags will honor those killed in the attacks on the...

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Community Concert Hall welcomes the return of Sam Bush, Sept. 18
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Community Concert Hall welcomes the return of Sam Bush, Sept. 18

Image:Community Concert Hall welcomes the return of Sam Bush, Sept. 18 “One of Austin’s most interesting new bands” The Trishas opens the show DURANGO, Colo. – The Sam Bush Band returns to Durango and the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, for a 7:30 p.m. show, with special guest, Austin-based band The Trishas. A perennial Durango favorite, Sam Bush is revered for extending...

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Space Available at Women’s Mountain Bike Camp

Image:  Space Available at Women’s Mountain Bike Camp  There are spots available at the Ladies Mountain Bike Clinic on Saturday September 10th and Sunday September 11th.    The price for two days of training is $200. We will continue to have our small ratio of coaches to students of 1 coach to 6 students. We will have an intermediate/advanced group as well as beginner/intermediate. We will meet at the...

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Animas River Management Plan

Image:Animas River Management Plan Durango, CO:  The City of Durango has initiated the process of developing an Animas River Management Plan and is requesting assistance from river users as well as individuals interested in the river to participate in the development of the Management Plan.  The City is seeking community comments by completing a brief survey on river related activities and to provide your thoughts about...

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Sarah Siskind Debuts New Album at The Rochester Hotel Courtyard on Wednesday, September 28th

Pager item text :Sarah Siskind on Sept. 28thImage:Sarah Siskind Debuts New Album at The Rochester Hotel Courtyard on Wednesday, September 28th In July of 2010, Sarah Siskind found herself thousands of miles from her Tennessee home in a small ranch house just outside of Boulder. Escaping the oppressive southern summer heat for six weeks, she took temporary roots in Colorado while teaching songwriting at a nearby festival and touring...

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Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson”

Image:Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson” Top American from the Tour de France holds Q&A session in Durango Durango, CO – Meet and celebrate Tour de France top-ten finisher Tom Danielson at “Salute to Tom Danielson,” a free question-and-answer event at the Fort Lewis College Concert Hall on Friday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. The intimate...

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Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson”

Slide text :Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson”   Top American from the Tour de France holds Q&A session in Durango Meet and celebrate Tour de France top-ten finisher Tom Danielson at “Salute to Tom Danielson,” a free question-and-answer event at the Fort Lewis College Concert Hall on Friday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. The intimate event...

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Bootlegger’s Society launches inaugural Durango Beer Week, Sept. 16-24

Image:   Bootlegger’s Society launches inaugural Durango Beer Week, Sept. 16-24   Beer, beer everywhere, and plenty of it to drink. The Bootlegger’s Society, the local consortium of Durango’s four award-winning craft brewers, launches the inaugural Durango Beer Week. Festivities, which include Durango’s official Oktoberfest, are set for Friday, Sept. 16 through Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Ska Brewing Co., Steamworks Brewing Co.,...

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