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Library to Host Second Annual Literary Festival September 9-10
Image:Library to Host Second Annual Literary Festival September 9-10 Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library’s second annual Literary Festival begins on Friday, September 9 with a 5:00 p.m. reception followed by a 7:00 p.m. presentation and book signing by featured author Emily Giffin – the New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and Heart of the Matter. The Literary...
Recreation Center Closes for Annual Maintenance
Image:Recreation Center Closes for Annual Maintenance Durango, CO: The Durango Community Recreation Center will be closed Monday, August 22 – Sunday, August 28 for annual repairs and maintenance of the building. The entire facility, with the exception of the Leisure Pool, will re-open on Monday, August 29 at 5:30 a.m. The Leisure Pool will require an extended closure time due to installation of the new pool toys and...
CDOT IMPROVES SAFETY ON US 550 SOUTH OF DURANGO
Image:CDOT IMPROVES SAFETY ON US 550 SOUTH OF DURANGO Some travel impacts on CR 302, minimal impacts on US 550 this season The Colorado Department of Transportation is improving a section of US 550 south of Durango. The project, which lies north and south of La Plata County Road (CR) 302 (between mile posts 11.3 and 12.8), involves major reconstruction with intersection safety improvements and a new four-lane divided highway...
Durango Road Report for the Week of August 22
Image: Durango Road Report for the Week of August 22 Durango, CO: Beginning on Monday, August 22, drivers can expect short 30-minute delays on select roads in Durango while they are being chipsealed. These roads include: Clovis Drive between Borrego Drive and Junction Creek Road Bacus Avenue between Virginia Street and the north end of the street Virgina Street between Bacus Avenue and Junction Creek Road...
7th Annual Durango Coffee Festival
Image:7th Annual Durango Coffee Festival Whaddya know, Joe? Who knew that drinking coffee could help break the poverty cycle? Did you know that more than three out of four of those on welfare, 85% of unwed mothers and 68% of those arrested are illiterate. About three in five of America’s prison inmates are illiterate. And, it is estimated that the cost of illiteracy to business and the taxpayer is $20 billion per year. The...
City of Durango partners with “Building Homes for Heroes” for Labor Day Sunday event
Image:City of Durango partners with “Building Homes for Heroes” for Labor Day Sunday event The City of Durango will again host the popular hot rod and motorcycle parade on Sunday morning of the upcoming Labor Day weekend. The event is held in conjunction with the area’s traditional motorcycle rally that spreads across the Four Corners region.Everyone is invited to support “Building Homes for...
Steamworks Brewing Co. to celebrate 15th Anniversary
Pager item text : Steamworks celebrates 15 years Image: Steamworks Brewing Co. to celebrate 15th Anniversary in conjunction with Bootlegger’s inaugural Durango Beer Week Steamworks Brewing Co. will celebrate its 15th Anniversary Sept. 14-16, 2011, with events serving as a prelude to and launch for the inaugural Durango Beer Week organized by the Bootlegger’s Society. “As of Sept. 14, Steamworks will have been brewing beer for 15...
Durango Performing Arts Center Auditions for SEUSSICAL August 30th
Image:Summary:Durango Performing Arts Center Auditions for SEUSSICAL August 30th Durango Performing Arts Center Auditions for SEUSSICAL August 30th Now one of the most performed shows in America, SEUSSICAL is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude...
La Plata County Board of County Commissioners continues “On the Road” meetings
Image:La Plata County Board of County Commissioners continues”On the Road” meetings Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will continue a series of “On the Road” meetings and invites the public to join them to discuss issues of interest or concern regarding La Plata County. “We look forward to meeting with as many people as possible in an informal setting to...
City Offers Free Wood Mulch
Image:City Offers Free Wood Mulch Durango, CO: The City of Durango will offer free wood mulch to City residents next Friday and Saturday (8/19-8/20) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The wood mulch is for city residents only, who will need to provide proof of residency with either a City of Durango utility bill or driver’s license. City crews will be available with equipment to load mulch. The wood...
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE August 15, 2011 – August 19 2011
Image: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE August 15, 2011 – August 19 2011 MONDAY, August 15, 2011 There are no meetings scheduled for this day. TUESDAY, August 16, 2011 9:00 a.m. – EXECUTIVE SESSION – Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute § 24-6-402 (4) upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the quorum present the La Plata County Board...
Up with People International Cast to Impact Durango,Colorado
Image: Up with People International Cast to Impact Durango,Colorado: 100 Young People Representing 21 Countries! 15-21 August 2011 WHO: Up With People (UWP) is a global education for young adults between 18 and 29 that brings people together through volunteerism and music. They are 100 participants from 21 different countries! WHAT: Up With People will be staying with local host families, participating in various volunteer...
Gaden Shartse Tibetan Monks “Peaceful Heart Durango” Tour August 17th – September 1st, 2011
Gaden Shartse Tibetan Monks “Peaceful Heart Durango” Tour August 17th – September 1st, 2011 There are two major components to this event: 1. The actual tour with events in the last week of August; 2. Fundraiser movies in the next two weeks. “Peaceful Heart Durango” – background Tibetan Monks from the The Gaden Shartse Monastery are visiting Durango as part of a world-wide fundraising and...
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 or...
La Plata County Road & Bridge Annual Roadway Striping
Image: La Plata County Road & Bridge Annual Roadway Striping Durango, CO – The La Plata County Road and Bridge Department conducts road painting operations starting in May and, depending on the weather, may continue into early fall. Roadway striping hours are usually between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to avoid peak-hour traffic. Motorists should use caution when they encounter the road striping...
Media Advisory: Flight For Life Colorado welcome, blessing, and aircraft tour on Aug 11
Image: Media Advisory: Flight For Life Colorado welcome, blessing, and aircraft tour on Aug 11 Members of the media are invited to attend a welcome and blessing ceremony for Flight For Life Colorado on Thursday, August 11, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (agenda below). The ceremony will take place at Mercy Regional Medical Center’s helipad, which is located near the walk-in entrance to the...
Durango Colorado Chamber Board of Directors Seeking Board Members
Image:Durango Colorado Chamber Board of Directors Seeking Board Members The Durango Chamber of Commerce is seeking members to serve on its Board of Directors. There are four vacancies available in 2012, each consisting of three-year terms. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to bcome a board member, fill out the online form. The Durango Chamber of Commerce Board is looking for a board member who: 1. Has a strong belief in...
La Plata County’s 2011 Durango Community Survey Results Available On Line
Image:La Plata County’s 2011 Durango Community Survey Results Available On Line In April and May of 2011, the County launched its 2011 Community Survey as part of an ongoing effort to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The survey was conducted as part of the implementation of the “La Plata County Compass,” the County’s strategic plan, to gauge the level of citizen satisfaction with delivery of...
Trade an incandescent light bulb for a CFL and help Annie’s Orphans
Image:Trade an incandescent light bulb for a CFL and help Annie’s Orphans La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and Durango Mountain Resort (DMR) have teamed up to help community members reduce their energy costs, while also helping warm the pups at Annie’s Orphans, the non-profit sanctuary for abandoned, neglected and abused dogs. Between August 8 and September 30, 2011, the DMR office in Centennial Center (Bodo Park) will...
The D&SNGRR has resumed service to Silverton as of Sunday August 7th!
Image:The D&SNGRR is scheduled to resume service to Silverton on Sunday August 7th! Heavy rainfall in the San Juan Mountains caused a large rockslide on August 2, 2011 that interrupted our regular service to Silverton. Railroad Maintenance of Way crews have successfully removed enough rock and debris that service to Silverton has been scheduled to begin again on Sunday August 7th. The two trains that were not able to return to...
