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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...
Discover Your Hidden Culinary Talent Today
Learn to cook from two of the greatest Chefs Durango has to offer. Chef Terri D Steinberg & Chef Todd Escudior inspire even the most fearful of cooking. Explore your love of food while gaining delightful skills and fresh ideas. Gather recipes, mingle with new friends, and expand your culinary horizons today. Rylee Mac’s Market & Cooking School invites you to ‘Discover your hidden...
Music in the Mountains Opening Gala
Pager item text :Music in the MountainsImage:Music in the Mountains Opening Gala Reserve your tickets now for the Opening Gala of the 24th festival season of Music in the Mountains at Durango Mountain Resort. The Durango Mountain Club at Purgatory Lodge will host an elegant reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 5 pm, followed by an intimate concert by Dmitri Berlinsky on violin, accompanied by his wife, Elena Baksht, on...
Bringing Back the Wild West: Gunfights Return to the Diamond Belle Saloon
Image:Bringing Back the Wild West: Gunfights Return to the Diamond Belle Saloon Historic downtown Durango will continue to live up to its name this summer, as The Strater Hotel and the Diamond Belle Saloon bring back the traditional western saloon gunfight. This staged event takes place at the Diamond Belle Saloon, which is directly adjacent to the Strater Hotel. The Diamond Belle is revered as Durango’s original...
FOAL (Friends of the Arts Library) at Durango Art Center presents Ann Dettmer Sacred Places of the Heart
FOAL (Friends of the Arts Library) at Durango Art Center presents Ann DettmerSacred Places of the HeartExplorations in Mixed MediaJuly 6 – August 28th 2010Artist Reception July 9 5-7 p.m. 802 E Second AveDurango Ann’s mixed media paintings and artist books are stunning. Dettmer a Ouray artist is best known for her evocative oil paintings, however her show at DAC will be some of her new explorations. Dettmer has been...
Durango Road Report for the Week of July 4th
Image:Durango Road Report for the Week of July 4th The following is the road report for the week of July 4th, 2010: Road Construction: Florida Road Reconstruction Traffic is one way westbound only from North College Drive to E 3rd/15th Street. Motorists are encouraged to use CR 250 to connect to Florida Road eastbound. Colorado Avenue In conjunction with the Florida Road Project Colorado Avenue will be closed to through...
Electricity usage monitors available free-of-charge to the public
Image:Electricity usage monitors available free-of-charge to the public La Plata Electric and area libraries offering “Kill A WattTM” monitors on loan DURANGO, Colo. – In an effort to help its customers understand and potentially reduce their electricity usage, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is now offering “Kill A WattTM”...
