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Phosphorescent will be coming to The Abbey Theatre Monday May 2nd
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Phosphorescent will be coming to The Abbey Theatre Monday May 2nd

Pager item text : Phosphorescent Image: Phosphorescent plays The Abbey Theatre Monday May 2nd   The Abbey Theatre is please to announce that Phosphorescent will be coming to The Abbey Theatre Monday May 2nd, 2011.  Phosphorescent was one of the most loved and acclaimed bands of 2010, earning them recognition from Rollingstone (“The Band Of The Week”), Pitchfork (Ranked their album an 8.2), Paste Magazine (#8 Album of...

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Johnny Clegg Band set to perform May 8 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

Pager item text :Johnny Clegg BandImage:Johnny Clegg Band set to perform May 8 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College DURANGO, Colo. – The world beat/pop sound of the Johnny Clegg Band comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Sunday, May 8, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Johnny Clegg, born in the United Kingdom but considered one of South Africa’s most celebrated sons, is singer, songwriter, dancer,...

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Durango Wine Experience set for May 5-7, 2011

Pager item text :Durango Wine ExperienceImage:Durango Wine Experience set for May 5-7, 2011   DURANGO, Colo. – Reminding all that there’s “No such thing as too much wine,” the fifth annual Durango Wine Experience is set for May 5-7, 2011, in Historic Downtown Durango, Colo. A special VIP welcome reception is also planned for the evening of May 5, with unique Sunday brunches set for May 8. With thousands of...

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Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes New Orleans’ own Hot 8 Brass Band, May 5

Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes New Orleans’ own Hot 8 Brass Band, May 5   DURANGO, Colo. – The sound of New Orleans comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, as the Hot 8 Brass Band takes the stage Thursday, May 5, 2011, 7:30 p.m. The Hot 8 Brass Band has epitomized New Orleans street music for more than a decade. Coaxing a unique sound from their well-loved and well-worn horns, the...

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Fort Lewis College graduating its Centennial class on April 30

Image:Fort Lewis College graduating its Centennial class on April 30   DURANGO, CO – For 557 seniors at Fort Lewis College, Spring Commencement will mark a triumphant end to their undergraduate academic careers. Every graduating class is special, though the 2011 class will be recognized as the Centennial graduating class to commemorate Fort Lewis’ 100 years as a public educational institution. Fort Lewis...

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Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet Slated for May 11

Image:Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet Slated for May 11   Durango, CO:  Hosted by Durango Parks and Recreation, the annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet kicks off at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11 at the Durango High School track.  Children, ages 9 -14, are invited to attend to the free meet and exhibit their running, jumping and throwing skills.   The meet features a variety of sprint...

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Durango Business Improvement District set to Spring it On! Umbrella marketing program to promote May events in and around Downtown

Image:Durango Business Improvement District set to Spring it On!  Umbrella marketing program to promote May events in and around Downtown DURANGO, Colo. – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) is set to “Spring it On!” as it kicks off the umbrella promotion designed to market those events happening in and around Downtown Durango throughout the month of May, 2011. Spring it On! 2011 will promote nearly...

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Lightner Creek Fire Update

Image:Update on Lightner Creek Fire   Durango, CO – At approximately 7:15 p.m., a heavy air tanker arrived from Albuquerque to drop slurry onto the ridge top to keep the Lightner Creek Fire contained.  A NewAir helicopter will continue water drops until dark, working to control the fire along the hillside.  The Titus family allowed water to be drawn by the helicopter from their fish ponds near the fire, which...

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Lightner Creek Fire

Image:Lightner Creek Fire   At approximately 3:30 p.m., a wild fire, which has been identified as the Lightner Creek Fire was reported in La Plata County approximately two miles up County Road 207 (Lightner Creek Road).  The fire began on private land and is burning onto State Division of Wildlife land.   La Plata County and 20 personnel from Durango Fire and Rescue Authority have responded to the wild fire and are...

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The Infamous Stringdusters return to the Community Concert Hall Mar. 31

The Infamous Stringdusters return to the Community Concert Hall Mar. 31 Local bluegrass band Waiting on Trial to open the show   DURANGO, Colo. – Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with The Infamous Stringdusters set to perform Thursday, Mar. 31, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Local bluegrass band Waiting on Trial opens the show. The “live” Stringdusters’ experience is revered as...

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Steamworks Brewing Co.’s next Firkin Friday set for April 1 – The Belgian Saison to be tapped at 3 p.m. is no “April Fool’s”

Image:Steamworks Brewing Co.’s next Firkin Friday set for April 1 – The Belgian Saison to be tapped at 3 p.m. is no “April Fool’s”   DURANGO, Colo. – Though Firkin Friday at Steamworks Brewing Co. falls on Friday, April 1, 2011, the Belgian Saison firkin to be tapped at 3 p.m. is no “April Fool’s.” Brewed with lavender and locally-produced honey from Honeyville, the Belgian...

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Purgatory Announces Last Big Festivities of the 2010-2011 Ski & Ride Season!

Image:Purgatory Announces Last Big Festivities of the 2010-2011 Ski & Ride Season! New family event added to line-up in celebration of a terrific year at Purgatory. Durango, Colo. – March 22, 2011 –  With more than 200 inches of snow falling at Durango Mountain Resort this season, it has been a great year of skiing and riding! Terrain park improvements, enhanced grooming and snowmaking abilities, and the...

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Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges director to make public presentation at Fort Lewis College

Image:Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges director to make public presentation at Fort Lewis College DURANGO, CO – Dr. Bill Spellman, director of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), will visit Fort Lewis College on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Beginning at 5 p.m. in Noble Hall, Rm. 125, Dr. Spellman will be giving a presentation followed by a Q&A. The presentation is free and open to the public.   The...

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Los Lonely Boys set to perform at the Community Concert Hall April 5

Pager item text :Los Lonely BoysImage:Los Lonely Boys set to perform at the Community Concert Hall April 5 Show also features Moreland & Arbuckle and Kirk James Blues Band   DURANGO, Colo. – The Grammy-award winning Los Lonely Boys will return to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, with special guest roots musicians Moreland & Arbuckle. Local favorite the Kirk James Blues Band...

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Colorado State Titling and Registration System Outage

Image:Colorado State Titling and Registration System Outage   Durango, CO – La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Lee Parker reports that the state computer system that provides motor vehicle titling and registration services is currently out of service. Officials have been working for the past week to restore the Colorado State Titling and Registration System (CSTARS) and expect it to be unavailable until Monday April...

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Durango’s Outdoor Lifestyle tops “Best Places to Live 2011”

Image:     Durango’s Outdoor Lifestyle tops “Best Places to Live 2011” Men’s Journal feature applauds city as best place to Put Your Outdoor Life First   Durango, CO – “Think Small, Live Big.” Men’s Journal hit the April newsstand ranking the “Best Places to Live 2011” and Durango, Colorado found itself at the top of the list for the Best Place to Put Your Outdoor...

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Police Arrest Barricaded Suspect

Image:Police Arrest Barricaded Suspect Durango, CO: At approximately 4:24 p.m. yesterday afternoon, Durango Police attempted to serve an arrest warrant at 320 Jenkins Ranch Road. The arrest warrant was issued to Timothy R. Emberson for felony vehicular alluding that had occurred on Monday night. Emberson is described as a 28-year-old white male, 6’2″ in height, approximately 180 pounds with light brown hair and blue eyes....

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DMaRdi Gras Festivities – a Taste of New Orleans at 9,000 Feet!

Image:DMaRdi Gras Festivities – a Taste of New Orleans at 9,000 Feet! Durango, Colo.   Don your best Mardi Gras costume and celebrate Carnival at Durango Mountain Resort. Cajun cuisine, drink specials, snow sculptures, bead tosses and more will be featured throughout the weekend of March 5th and 6th, culminating on Fat Tuesday, March 8th. The events and activities are designed for all ages, making it a...

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Power out at Main Ave. (US 550) and 17th and 32nd streets for several hours on Sunday

Image:CDOT to install signal back-up system at two major intersections Power out at Main Ave. (US 550) and 17th and 32ndfor several hours on Sunday streets                DURANGO – The Colorado Department of Transportation will be installing a battery back-up system in the control cabinets of two more traffic signals in Durango. This system allows the signals to run for...

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The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomesGrammy-winning singer/songwriter Janis Ian, Mar. 19

Pager item text :Janis IanImage:  The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomesGrammy-winning singer/songwriter Janis Ian, Mar. 19   DURANGO, Colo. – Janis Ian, one of the most consistently loved and most prolific singer/ songwriters in the country, returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Saturday, Mar. 19, 2011. She first visited Durango in 2002. Many artists emerged in the...

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