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Snowmaking Begins at Chapman Hill
Image:Snowmaking Begins at Chapman Hill Durango Parks and Recreation Department will start snowmaking operations on the ski hill at Chapman Hill in preparation for this winter’s ski/snowboard season. City staff will be testing and operating the equipment starting Monday, December 6 and will be making snow for as many hours as possible each day as the weather permits. At least a foot of snow is needed for the...
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes international Israeli superstar David Broza, Dec. 17
Pager item text :David BrozaImage:The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes international Israeli superstar David Broza, Dec. 17 Considered one of the most dynamic and vibrant international performers touring today, Israeli superstar David Broza is set to perform at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Friday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. In his music,...
The Wailers, with special guest Tomorrows Bad Seed, added to Community Concert Hall Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series
Pager item text :The WailersImage:The Wailers, with special guest Tomorrows Bad Seed, added to Community Concert Hall Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series DURANGO, Colo. – Reggae will come to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, as The Wailers and special guest Tomorrows Bad Seed have been added to the Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series....
Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Dec. 16
Pager item text :Bar-D WranglersImage:Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Dec. 16 DURANGO, Colo. – Durango’s much-beloved cowboy crooners come off the Bar-D and step on to the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College for the Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee, Thursday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m....
WHOLISTIC FITNESS- Available Now in Durango
By Brenda Armstrong Perhaps you’ve never heard the term “Wholistic FitnessTM” Yes, you’ve heard of Holistic Living and possibly you even identify with the tenents of such a lifestyle: living in balance with ourselves and our environment. Simply put, if you expand the concept of “living in balance with ourselves,” you get “Wholistic FitnessTM,” or the art of balancing exercise, yoga,...
HOLiDAZZLE to put the “Dazzle” in Historic Downtown Durango
HOLiDAZZLE to put the “Dazzle” in Historic Downtown Durango BID marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays More than 30 events or activities will be part of the sixth annual HOLiDAZZLE, the community celebration organized by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), with support of the City of Durango and Durango Area Tourism Office, to encourage locals and visitors alike to make merry...
La Plata County Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Citizens Working Group for the Comprehensive Plan Update
Image:La Plata County Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Citizens Working Group for the Comprehensive Plan Update La Plata County began a Comprehensive Plan Update process in July 2009. Since that time, there has been a citizen group of approximately 16 members working together to help guide the Comprehensive Planning process. As the process enters the final phase, the need has been identified to slightly expand the Working Group...
ANIMAS VALLEY ELEMENTARY RECEIVES DISTINCTION AS “HEALTH CHAMPION”
Image:ANIMAS VALLEY ELEMENTARY RECEIVES DISTINCTION AS “HEALTH CHAMPION” Special Recognition To Take Place In Denver On November 9, 2010 The Colorado Department of Education (“CDE”) has recognized Animas Valley Elementary School as one of five schools in Colorado to receive the designation as a “Healthy School Champion.” The CDE, in acknowledging that there are many exemplary things happening in...
John Oates, of the famed pop duo Hall & Oates takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall, Nov. 13
Pager item text :John OatesImage:John Oates, of the famed pop duo Hall & Oates takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall, Nov. 13 Singer/songwriter and guitarist John Oates, perhaps best known as one half of the successful ’70s pop duo Hall & Oates, brings his acoustic, stripped down sound to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Saturday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Oates launched his successful solo career...
ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS with Special Guest D.L. Marble
Pager item text : ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERSImage:ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS with Special Guest D.L. Marble ABBEY POWER HOUR $1 PBRS WHEN DOORS OPEN TIL THE SHOW STARTS Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers play the Abbey Theatre Nov. 20th Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers have not only redefined what mainstream radio would have the public believe is “popular,” but they have rewritten the rules on...
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Local Appreciation Train Tickets Now Available
Image:Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Local Appreciation Train Tickets Now Available The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is offering its Local Appreciation fares to ride the Cascade Canyon Winter Train from November 28 – December 17, 2010 on days of operation. This offer is available to residents in Colorado counties: Archuleta, Dolores, San Juan, La Plata, San Miguel, Ouray, and Montezuma; San...
Gear Up for Ski and Snowboard Season
Snow is coming. So are about 1,000 different kinds of skis from over twenty manufactures. It’s time to ask those questions: Do I really need to replace my skis this year? What kind should I buy? How much is that going to cost? Demoing is obviously the best way to answer questions of fit and ride, but it’s not always a possible option. We’ve found a few sites that offer great reviews and guidance on ski selection....
Check Out What’s New at Durango Mountain Resort for the 2010 – 2011 Ski Season
Recent weather systems have Purgatory off to a good start for Winter 2010-2011 With four inches of snow, plus ground-saturating rain from recent storms, Durango Mountain Resort is on track to make its projected Thanksgiving opening date of November 25. Very cold weather is on tap for this week to provide a deep ground freeze for the start of snowmaking operations on Monday, November 1.“The recent storm systems dropped a...
Durango Business Improvement District renewed for 15 years
Image:Majority of BID constituents vote to approve 2-mill levy Following a tally of constituents’ votes on Nov. 2, 2010, the mill levy that funds the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has been renewed at 2 mills for a period of 15 years. In the special district election, 356 constituents cast ballots, with 246 (69 percent) voting in favor of the mill levy renewal, and 110 (31 percent) voting against....
La Plata Electric Association offering rebates for LED light purchase
Image:La Plata Electric Association offering rebates for LED light purchase Switching to energy-efficient holiday lights saves electricity and dollars To encourage consumers to replace old holiday light strings with new, energy efficient LED lighting, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), in partnership with Tri-State Generation and Transmission, will once again offer rebates on LED holiday lighting through Dec. 31, 2010....
PROJECT ANNOUNCMENT: BEAR CREEK BRIDGE ON US 550
Image:PROJECT ANNOUNCMENT: BEAR CREEK BRIDGE ON US 550 Project Suspended for the Season Contractor ACC has de-mobilized off of the Bear Creek Bridge project and there will be no more construction until the spring. The Bear Creek overlook has reopened and traffic should return to normal winter weather driving over US 550. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you this season and will see you in the...
Horse Gulch Dedication This Friday!
Image:Horse Gulch Dedication This Friday! Trails 2000 planned, built and helped secure trails in Horse Gulch since its inception and is very excited to work with the City of Durango on a dedication ceremony taking place this Friday, November 5th. The City has purchased over 1100 acres in Horse Gulch and these properties were all preserved with the assistance of major grant funding from Great Outdoors Colorado. The City would like...
Horse Gulch Dedication This Friday!
Image:Horse Gulch Dedication This Friday! Trails 2000 planned, built and helped secure trails in Horse Gulch since its inception and is very excited to work with the City of Durango on a dedication ceremony taking place this Friday, November 5th. The City has purchased over 1100 acres in Horse Gulch and these properties were all preserved with the assistance of major grant funding from Great Outdoors Colorado. The City would like...
STUDENTS AT DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL SET TO CROSS SOCIAL BOUNDARIES
Image:STUDENTS AT DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL SET TO CROSS SOCIAL BOUNDARIES Special “Mix It Up at Lunch Day” Activities Scheduled Durango High School students will join more than 2 million other students across the country to cross social and racial boundaries during the week of November 8-12, 2010, as part of the ninth annual Mix It Up at Lunch Day, an event designed to foster respect and understanding in schools.Mix It Up...
It’s Snowing… Is Your Body in Ski Condition?
We’ve all been there: the snow falls, we lace up our boots and enjoy an amazing day on the slopes or at the Nordic Center. All this to painfully discover those muscles that we haven’t used in months. With the snow already falling, now is a perfect time to get your body toned up for the ski season. The best way to avoid misery, and injury, is to condition your body for the season: make regular exercise a habit. Here are...
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