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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...
Wedding Checklist – The 3 Most Important Things to Do in Wedding Planning
After waiting for the longest time, your beau has finally proposed and asked for your hand in marriage. Seeing the engagement ring wrapped around your finger, you must be ecstatic as you conjure up images of a surreal, elegant and lavish wedding – something that even royalty would find to their liking. Now, on to planning a wedding budget … Yes, reality checks in as soon as you both discuss the budget – which is hardly enough for a...
LPEA/Ska Brewing Co. to host “Bodo Bash” for United Way
Image:Summary:As part of its commitment to United Way of Southwest Colorado, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), in partnership with Ska Brewing Co., will host the third annual “Bodo Bash” for United Way, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. at the Ska “world headquarters,” 225 Girard, Durango.LPEA/Ska Brewing Co. to host “Bodo Bash” for United Way As part of its commitment to United Way of...
Household Hazardous Waste Collection a Success
Image:Household Hazardous Waste Collection a Success The sixth annual Household Hazardous waste collection event, jointly hosted by La Plata County, Durango Fire and Rescue and the City of Durango, was once again successful in collecting large amounts of chemicals and paint for proper disposal. Clean Harbors Environmental Services of Denver was hired to accept and dispose of the collected materials. BP also contributed...
Stewing Over What To Make For Dinner? Try these GREAT Fall recipes.
It’s mid-week, and time for dinner. Somehow, tonight’s menu hasn’t come together- no problem, durangodowntown.com has got you covered. In fact, we’ve got your entire week covered with recipes that are perfect for this time of year; It’s cold outside… make it warm inside. In A Jam: You might be sitting at your desk right now thinking “what am I going to make for dinner?” You and hundreds...
Halloween Events for Kids at the Durango Public Library
Image:Halloween Events for Kids at the Durango Public Library Cerridwen, the Halloween witch will usher in Halloween for kids at the Durango Public Library on Tuesday, October 26 at 4:00 in Program Room 1. Cerridwen (alias Erica Sodos) performs magic, casts spells, spins witchy tales, and incorporates plenty of comedy and audience participation in her shivery performance. Erica is a performer, clown, and magician...
Library’s Spoken Word Series Continues with Spoon River Anthology
Image:Library’s Spoken Word Series Continues with Spoon River Anthology Durango, CO: On Tuesday, November 2, the Durango Public Library continues its 2010-2011 Spoken Word Series with “SpoonRiver Anthology.” Beginning at 7:00 p.m. local readers, including theatre professionals Dennis Johnson and Anna Price, will read selections/epitaphs from the Edgar Lee Masters’ classic. For more...
