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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...
Reed Library at Fort Lewis College receives mystery gift
Image:Reed Library at Fort Lewis College receives mystery gift “It’s a mystery that we love,” says Ms. Astrid Oliver, interim director of the John F. Reed Library at Fort Lewis College. The library recently learned that it was the recipient of a generous financial gift from the will of Arthur Long of Oklahoma City. Mr. Long’s gift amounts to just over $14,000. “When we learned of the gift, we...
FREE NOONTIME CONCERTS FEATURE FESTIVAL MUSICIANS
Image:FREE NOONTIME CONCERTS FEATURE FESTIVAL MUSICIANS Music in the Mountains brings world-class musicians to perform in two noontime performances. On Thursday, July 22 at 12pm, Three Springs welcomes brass musicians Byron Herrington, trombone, Christopher Oliver, trombone, Rob Graham, trombone and Richard White, tuba to perform at the outdoor pavilion at Three Springs Plaza in Durango. On Tuesday, July 27 at 12:30pm,...
The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music – Music in the Mountains celebrates its 24th Festival
Music in the Mountains celebrates its 24th season featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music. A host of concerts and events are slated in venues set in the spectacular San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico from July 10 through August 1, 2010.Deemed as one of the longest running classical music festivals in the southwest, Artistic Director Gregory Hustis and Music...
Purple Haze Summertime Blues
When we say blues, we mean amazing artists, great musicians all gathering together time after time at our own local venue, Purple Haze. Entertainment at its highest, musicians at their best, sports all day long and friends you’ll call your own. Hosting a large variety of events, live music and tasty fare, Purple Haze is Durango’s new ‘Hot Spot’. When you’re downtown looking for a nice,...
LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH
Image:LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH La Plata County, the Town of Bayfield, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. for the new pedestrian and bicycle path along County Road 501. The shared-use path begins just north of the Bayfield Center Drive round-about on County Road 501 and ends...
Travel Back In Time at Mesa Verde National Park
There are so many amazing things about this area, sometimes we take them for granted. Mesa Verde National Park is just one of those beautiful places we have to explore. Cradled in the history of ancient civilization, Mesa Verde will inspire you, nurture you, and reward you with unforgettable adventures. If you have not experienced this spectacular area, you are definitely missing out. Weathered villages on wide plains and tiny,...
City to Connect New Waterline near the Durango Mall
Image:City to Connect New Waterline near the Durango Mall On Tuesday morning, July 13th, City personnel will be working with CRG Construction to connect a new water pipeline near the Durango Mall. A limited water outage will occur between 5:30 AM and 11:00 AM on Tuesday, which is only anticipated to affect the Storyteller Theater. While unlikely, customers in the immediate area may notice temporary...
The Band of Heathens plays The Abbey July 21
Pager item text :The Band of HeathensImage:The Band of Heathens plays the Abbey July 21 Americana/Southern Rock – Doors Open @ 8:00pm All Ages $15 – $20 Originally conceived as a loosely-knit collective showcasing four of Austin’s best up-and-coming artists, The Band Of Heathens is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new acts in American Music. The band’s debut album LIVE FROM...
