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Inauguration of Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas to be held on October 1, 2010
Image:Inauguration of Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas to be held on October 1, 2010 President Dene Kay Thomas will be officially inaugurated as Fort Lewis College’s eighth president, and its first woman president, on Friday, October 1, 2010. The inauguration ceremony, which takes place at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m., is free and open to the public. The October ceremony will be the first...
Alternative Horizons Announces Second Annual Fashion Show ‘THE PURSE AND SUIT OF HAPPINESS’
Image:Alternative Horizons Announces Second Annual Fashion Show ‘THE PURSE AND SUIT OF HAPPINESS’ Alternative Horizons, a non-profit organization supporting victims and survivors of Domestic Violence, will be hosting the 2ndnd. The event will be held at the Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall. Doors open at 7pm, with light appetizers and a cash bar. The show begins at 7:30 pm. Annual Fashion show entitled...
Kölsch in cans and Colorado Proud Pale Ale – Steamworks Brewing Co. set to celebrate 14th Anniversary
Pager item text :Steamworks BrewingImage:Kölsch in cans and Colorado Proud Pale Ale – Steamworks Brewing Co. set to celebrate 14th Anniversary In September 1996 a handful of enterprising, novice craft brewers opened the doors to a unique brewpub in an industrial space in Downtown Durango that until that time had been an auto dealership. They called it Steamworks Brewing Co. Bright copper brew kettles were set in the...
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes Nashville break-out artist Justin Moore, Sept. 21
Pager item text : Justin Moore Image: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes Nashville break-out artist Justin Moore, Sept. 21 Considered one of Nashville’s “break-out” artists in 2009, Justin Moore will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. Moore has earned wide acclaim for his fast-rising, #1 hit song “Small Town USA,” an ode...
OM BELAY: Four amazing concepts unite under one roof: Climbing, Yoga, Coffee and Community.
Climbing, Yoga, Coffee and Community…some would say that’s a great combination. Finding them all in one place…now that’s a 5.10. Walker Thompson, owner/founder of The Rock Lounge in Durango decided to open the climbing gym to bring back the indoor climbing that so many locals have missed. Only- he’s made it better. The Rock Lounge has automatic belay devices, “Big” feature holds, Desert...
Durango’s New Hot Spot: Balcony Bar & Grill
On the Northwest corner of Main and College Ave., up a flight of stairs, and across a little bridge, you are going to find some pretty tasty fare partnered with excellent live music. The Balcony Bar & Grill opened earlier this spring at the location formerly occupied by El Patio- at 600 Main Ave. Two Durango families- The Walls and The Kitchens- just happened to be at the right spot at the right time. They saw an opportunity to...
ENERGY STAR New Homes: An Inside-Out Look at Building an Energy-Efficient Home
Summary: The Four Corner’s Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) and Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Inc. are teaming up through the Sustainable Building Education Program to offer a tour of an ENERGY STAR/ National Association of Home Builders Green Program-Gold Level new home under construction on Tuesday, September 7th. The home features air-tight construction, enhanced insulation, and ENERGY STAR rated appliances, lighting,...
Outsmart The Bears
Do you recall the “bear attack” that prompted the DOW to put down a bear earlier this summer? Unfortunately, the incident occurred all because a bear followed its nose. A man, whom happened to be sleeping outside near the Animas River, was bitten by a bear in the early morning hours (2:30am). Subsequently, this bear was put down. An autopsy identified contents of his stomach included an ice cream container, a package of...
COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE CARDS: A GOOD INVESTMENT
Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated volunteer search and rescue teams, but search and rescue mission costs are often in the thousands of dollars. By purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Recreational Search and Rescue Card (CORSAR) (formerly known as a Colorado Hiking Certificate), outdoor enthusiasts contribute to the Colorado Search and Rescue Fund, which will reimburse these teams for eligible costs incurred...
Labor Day & Evening Bus Service
Image:Labor Day & Evening Bus Service The FLC evening bus will begin operating Monday, August 30, 2010. The evening bus will begin at FLC at 6:45pm and end at the TransitCenter at 10:00 p.m. This service runs Monday through Friday. On Monday, September 6, 2010 there will be limited bus service in observance of Labor Day. Two city-wide buses will run from 6:15 a.m. until 6:45 p.m. The FLC north bus will run from 6:30...
Overend Mountain Park: Get Out and Get Dirty
Three hundred acres of prime single track are literally out your back door. You may know it as “Durango Mountain Park,” or perhaps the “Test Tracks.” Now formerly named “Overend Mountain Park” (after world cycling champ and local resident- Ned Overend)- this place is a mountain biker’s paradise. Especially right now- mountain biking conditions are excellent. “It’s all single track...
Eat Local Challenge
Starting on Monday, September 5th, Durango Natural Foods Co-op is partnering with Local First, Healthy Lifestyles La Plata and the FLC Environmental Center to bring the first EAT LOCAL CHALLENGE. DNF has coordinated with approximately ten locally-owned restaurants, as well as local producers, to highlight locally produced food items. In the store, most locally produced items will be on sale, and the deli will be designing...
Anytime Fitness Raising More Money for Mercy Health Foundation
Pager item text : Anytime Fitness Image: Anytime Fitness Raising More Money for Mercy Health Foundation Locally owned Anytime Fitness, the 24-hour fitness club, is excited to announce their annual fundraiser for the Mercy Health Foundation. Last year, Anytime Fitness raised $1,300 for the Mercy Medical Breast Care Center and the fitness center is looking forward to exceeding that level in 2010. “The goal of the fundraiser is to...
Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start September 2, 2010
Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start September 2, 2010 The Small Business Development Center located at Fort Lewis College is offering an NxLevelTM for Entrepreneurs course in September. This 12-session intensive training program is designed to encourage business expansion in a community. The course focuses on teaching the art of better business practices, while producing a comprehensive business plan. Sections of...
ZIA TAQUERIA: Locally Delicious
When you get a craving for fresh mex, nothing quite hits the spot like a bowl of yumminess at Zia Taqueria. Start with lettuce filling the bottom of a deep, porcelain bowl. Add fresh beef, chicken, or veggies- when I say fresh, I mean fresh. Zia is an excellent example of “being local.” They get their meat from James Ranch and Sunnyside Meat Co., both located right here in Durango. They get their produce from La Boca and...
Lack of registration forces CoSEIA to cancel solar workshops at LPEA
Image:Lack of registration forces CoSEIA to cancel solar workshops at LPEA Solar installers interested in certification can still register for sessions in Gunnison Due to low registration, the solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal workshops planned for Aug. 26 at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) have been cancelled. Those interested in either of the workshops offered through the Colorado Solar Energy Industries...
Recreation Center Closes for Annual Maintenance
Image:Recreation Center Closes for Annual Maintenance The Durango Community Recreation Center will be closed Monday, August 23 through Sunday, August 29 for annual repairs and maintenance of the building. The entire facility will re-open on Monday, August 30 at 5:30 a.m. The City of Durango is committed to providing high-quality facilities for the community and will be completing some major repairs, along with annual...
City’s Water Docking Station Set to Open at New Location
Image:City’s Water Docking Station Set to Open at New Location The City of Durango’s new water docking station will be operational to the general public on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. The new City of Durango water docking station is located on the East frontage road at 550 South Camino del Rio just south of the Animas Auto Spa and just north of Serious Texas Bar-B-Q. The old water docking station located on...
City to Sponsor Labor Day Motorcycle Parade
Image:City to Sponsor Labor Day Motorcycle Parade Following a two-year hiatus from downtown Durango, the City of Durango has stepped forward to become the official sponsor and organizer of what many remember as the Sunday morning motorcycle parade held over the Labor Day weekend in conjunction with the area’s motorcycle rally. According to Bob Kunkel, CBD Business Development Manager for the City of Durango,...
Registration is Open for Fall Adult Sports
Image:Registration is Open for Fall Adult Sports Registration is now open for the following Durango Parks and Recreation fall sports: Coed Soccer, Men’s Flag Football, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Volleyball, and Coed Badminton. Registration and more information are available at the Durango CommunityRecreation Center.
