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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Information for Memorial Day Weekend
Pager item text :Iron Horse Bicycle ClassicImage:Durango, CO – Memorial Day Weekend and the 40th Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic (IHBC) is just a few days away. For an added safety measure for both participants and vehicles, there are several road detours and closures.Saturday May 28th Highway 550 from Durango to Silverton: Highway 550 from the Iron Horse Inn to Hermosa will be limited to northbound vehicular...
Free La Plata County & Durango Area Bike Map
Image: Free La Plata County & Durango Area Bike Map Durango, CO – La Plata County is a great place to ride a bike! Road cyclists and mountain bike enthusiasts have a wide variety of venues to choose from, but unless familiar with the roads and terrain, cyclists can find themselves on rides that they were not prepared for. To help ensure a safe and enjoyable ride for visitors and residents alike, La Plata County...
Fort Lewis recognized as a green college by The Princeton Review
Image: Fort Lewis recognized as a green college by The Princeton Review DURANGO, CO – Fort Lewis College has earned a spot in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges. According to The Princeton Review’s website, the guide profiles higher education institutions in the U.S. and Canada “that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure,...
Experience Elevated Thrills with the New Heart-Pounding Purgatory Plunge Zipline!
Image:Experience Elevated Thrills with the New Heart-Pounding Purgatory Plunge Zipline! Durango, Colo. – April 28, 2011 – Take one part incredible scenic views, add in some cables, harnesses, trolleys and helmets; connect it to the tallest tower in Durango and what does it produce? Screams of delight, heart-thumping exhilaration with breathtaking views from Durango Mountain Resort’s new zipline,...
La Plata Electric Association Annual Meeting set for May 14
Image:La Plata Electric Association Annual Meeting set for May 14 All member-consumers invited; results of director elections to be announced DURANGO, Colo. – Results of director elections in three of four districts of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) are slated to be announced at the electric cooperative’s Annual Meeting, Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Sky Ute Casino and Resort, Ignacio. Annual Meeting registration...
FastTrack completes network upgrade, expansion into Denver
Image:FastTrack completes network upgrade, expansion into Denver Kelly Hebbard promoted to General Manager of the regional fiber transport company DURANGO, Colo. – In spite of challenging economic times, FastTrack Communications is literally on the fast track. With a new general manager – Kelly Hebbard – and a more than $3 million system-wide upgrade, the data transport company has firmly established its...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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