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Yoga Durango on Main
On Aug 2nd, Yoga Durango held its inaugural Sunrise Flow on Main. Yoga Durango- Durango’s Community Yoga Center- offers various styles of yoga for beginners to advanced yogis, including workshops and teacher trainings. With their new location, Yoga Durango on Main, yoga enthusiasts will have access to great classes, Mon-Fri, at a new convenient location- downtown @ 1140-A Main Ave. “We have expanded our practice to...
The Deedles Play the Summit Thursday September 23
Pager item text :The DeedlesImage:The Deedles Play the Summit Thursday September 23 In a world thirsty for bands with a fresh and edgy sound, The Deedles are a breath of fresh air. No matter your musical taste, age or gender, there is something for you in the energetic, heartfelt and powerful music of this Kansas rock outfit. Emerging from the thriving Kansas bluegrass scene in the wake of their involvement with the late powerhouse,...
DMR Prepares for Biggest Day of Summer Yet
Pager item text :DMR Summer EventImage:DMR Prepares for Biggest Day of Summer Yet Resort announces packed lineup of events for weekend of August 14-15 Back-to-school is almost here, but there’s still time for some last-minute summer fun at Durango Mountain Resort. This Saturday, August 14, promises to be the resort’s biggest day of the summer, with a full lineup of events that offers something for everyone.Family Movie...
LPEA to host concurrent CoSEIA solar workshops, Aug. 26
Image:LPEA to host concurrent CoSEIA solar workshops, Aug. 26 Solar PV and solar thermal instruction to enhance local installer knowledge To assist in furthering quality installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal units in La Plata and Archuleta counties, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host advanced PV Building Code and Solar Thermal Systems workshops Thursday, Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sessions...
Fired-Up Stories at the Library
Image:Fired-Up Stories at the Library Firefighters with Durango Fire and Rescue will present “Fired-Up Stories” in the Storytime Room of the Durango Public Library on Friday, August 13th, at 10:30 a.m. The firefighters will read stories featuring fire and fire safety, and the kids will have an opportunity to interact with fire equipment, props, firefighters’ clothes, and best of all, the...
9-R NEWS BRIEFS – August 6, 2010
Image:9-R NEWS BRIEFS – August 6, 2010 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The next regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 5:00 p.m., in the 9-R Board Room in the Administration Building. All are welcome. – – – – – – – – – – – – – STUDENT REGISTRATION Student...
City to Hold Public Workshop on the 2011 Budget
Image:Summary:The City of Durango has started the process of planning for the 2011 budget and will hold a public workshop this Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (949 E. 2nd Avenue). In addition to learning more about the City’s budget and budget process, interested citizens are encouraged to bring their ideas and suggestions, which will be considered by the city manager and staff during the...
ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL RELEASES CSAP SCORES
Image:ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL RELEASES CSAP SCORES Despite not “Teaching to the test”, AHS students perform well on standardized tests Animas High School, a free, public charter school, opened in the Fall of 2009 to its first class of 75 freshmen. In its first year, Animas High School’s rigorous college preparatory program resulted in excellent student achievement. The school recently received 2010...
Durango-La Plata County Airport Breaks 2008 Passenger Record
Image:Durango-La Plata County Airport Breaks 2008 Passenger Record July was a record month for passengers at the Durango-La PlataCounty Airport with 17,206 passengers boarding commercial airlines during July, exceeding the previous record of 16,023, set in July, 2008. Through the end of July, the airport recorded 91,027 passenger boardings so far this year, an increase of 13.2% from the same period in 2009....
Inaugural Showcase of the Arts- September 10-19th
The first ever, 11 day event showcasing artists of all forms will be held throughout the community September 10th-19th. Durango Arts Center, presenter of The Showcase is introducing an annual opportunity for artist to exhibit their art work. The Showcase is for professional artists as well as the amateur, part time collector, passionist, enthusiast, and hobbyist. The Showcase of the Arts is just a marketing umbrella designed to...
County’s Emergency Notification System Expands to Include Cell Phones and VoIP
Image:County’s Emergency Notification System Expands to Include Cell Phones and VoIP La Plata County’s emergency notification system (commonly referred to as “Reverse 9-1-1”) can now include cell phones and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). La PlataCounty residents, including Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the cities of Bayfield, Ignacio, and Durango, can now register up to five cell or internet phone...
Regional Incident Management Team to Test Their Skills
Image:Regional Incident Management Team to Test Their Skills The recently formed Southwest Colorado Incident Management Team will be testing their skills at an exercise tomorrow, August 5th from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Upper Pine Fire District Station located at 515 Sower Drive in Bayfield. The exercise, which will be integrated with an exercise being conducted by the Upper Pine Fire District, will involve a...
Durango’s Date Night at ‘The Abbey Theatre’
The Abbey Theatre located in historic Downtown Durango is an independent Art House movie theatre and an intimate music and special event locale. They have created the ultimate venue in Southwest Colorado for great music, events, films, & a great party or two along the way. Newly remodeled, The Abbey Theatre invites you to join the fun. Join them for a movie or try them out for your next business meeting, company presentation,...
Leadership La Plata announces 2010-2011 Class
Image:Leadership La Plata announces 2010-2011 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced its new class for 2010-2011. Eighteen were selected from a highly qualified field of dynamic individuals. New class members are Tim Birchard (Durango Adult Education Center), Cindy Coleman (Duck Girl Art), Sara...
County Fire Ban Lifted
Image:COUNTY FIRE BAN LIFTED Upon the recommendation of Sheriff Duke Schirard and the local fire chiefs, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners today lifted the fire ban for Zone 1 of La Plata County which includes all private lands in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County located south of US Highway 160, excluding those private lands in the town of Bayfield, Ignacio, Durango or any State, Federal or Tribal...
Your Green Wedding Awaits you at Fox Fire Farms
Imagine yourself standing under a beautiful altar with the one you love surrounded by majestic mountains, lush green pastures, and enchanting vineyards. The perfect dream come true for your special day is just minutes away at Fox Fire Farms. Offering coordinators, decorators, caterers & lodging, their event specialists are dedicated to ‘bringing your vision to life’. Set high on the hill overlooking breath...
‘Get the ‘Whole Expo’rience’
Planning is underway for The Four Corners ‘Whole Expo’, Holistic Health & Ecological Conference and Exposition for Your Whole Life. Bringing together business & services that promote healthy, holistic, living and ecological awareness, this event is a must see. This year there will be more people than ever before sharing new ideas, sustainable, alternative energy, local organic farming, & earth...
“Fridays at the Fort” Goes Downtown on August 6 – Concert Hall partnership with Alpine Bank brings bluegrass to the street
Pager item text :Fridays at the FortImage:”Fridays at the Fort” Goes Downtown on August 6 – Concert Hall partnership with Alpine Bank brings bluegrass to the street The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, in partnership with Alpine Bank Durango, takes its show off the mountain and to the street on August 6 as Fridays at the Fort Goes Downtown. A free bluegrass/Americana music show will be held 5-7 p.m. on...
Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County helps Habitat for Humanity achieve No. 8 on the ‘Builder 100’ list
Image: Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County helps Habitat for Humanity achieve No. 8 on the ‘Builder 100’ list Ranking marks the first time Habitat is in the top 10 Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County helped Habitat for Humanity achieve the rank of No. 8 on the Builder 100 list, marking the first time the nonprofit has been among the top 10 biggest builders in the United States. The list also shows...
Old Fort Farm Stand serves to benefit students and community
Image:Old Fort Farm Stand serves to benefit students and community The Old Fort Farm Stand will be back in its usual home on the Fort Lewis College campus on Thursdays. The community is invited to stop by the stand, which will be near the FLC Clock Tower, any Thursday anytime from 2-4 p.m. Currently available produce includes greens, radishes, carrots, broccoli, snow peas and herbs, including basil, oregano, cilantro, dill and...
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