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LPEA revises policy for renewable generation
Image:LPEA revises policy for renewable generation Funds to be allocated for REC purchase for up to 10kW of installation per system La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has revised its renewable generation policy to provide a more consistent and equitable rebate amount to member-customers, and ensure sustainable incentives for installation of local solar PV, wind and micro-hydro electricity generating systems at both residences...
Wednesdays Local Social
‘Evenings on Eighth, a Durango local’s social event every Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 that showcases and celebrates everything that is unique and local to our community.’ Come and enjoy live music, local food, beer-wine, bikes, art, kid’s activities and the Durango Farmers Market. Evenings on Eighth is a community fair with an emphasis on sustainability. The event occupies Eighth Street between the railroad...
CALEB CRUMP’S DISCO PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA
July 10, 2010 10:00 pm – 2:00 amDoors Open @ 9:00pm18+ Ages$5 At the doorCome out to The Abbey for your chance to be on national television! THE CALEB CRUMP TV SHOW will be airing a 30 minute episode from THE ABBEY THEATRE! Join us for a disco extravaganza featuring DJ Caleb Crump!$5 Cover!!!Caleb Crump is an accomplished television producer, host, entrepreneur, and entertainer. He has created over 1,000 television...
4th of July Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Image:4th of July Freedom 5K Run/Walk Durango, CO: Join the City of Durango’s Parks and Recreation Department and start your 4th of July festivities on the right foot. Bring your whole family and all of your friends to participate. All ages are welcome to run, walk, stroll or stride this festive 5K along the scenic Animas River Trail. The Durango Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone to...
The Local Passion of Elizabeth Kanahan
She has been painting her whole life, and always loved it but didn’t believe it was possible to make a living at it. Durango is fortunate to have so many local artists, and has found the passion within one of our very own. She attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to study to be a dietitian after high school, completing two years before realizing that it wasn’t for her. She moved back to NJ,...
Durango Meets ‘Eno’
Newly opened Wine Bar ‘Eno’ is Durango’s fresh new wine lounge where you can sink into a relaxing atmosphere while savoring the tastes of a huge variety of fine wines. Eno is the latest adventure of Alison Dance, owner of the award winning Cyprus Café. Combining her passions for wine, community and art, Eno provides a comfortable downtown haven for all three. Just as Cyprus Café offers fresh flavors in food and...
High Altitude Culinary Secrets in Durango Colorado mountain town
Image:Summary:From down-to-earth eateries, cafes and brewpubs to award-winning fine dining, Durango’s culinary offerings reflect the richness, creativity, talent and uniqueness of the southwest. Simmering and sautéing well above sea level is a culinary delight: from sushi to Himalayan and classic French to American Southwest. Durango is a hotbed for traditional and innovative cuisines that blend the absolute best flavors from...
ECO LOGIC EVENTS AND PASSION PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS DURANGO GAY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
Image:ECO LOGIC EVENTS AND PASSION PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS DURANGO GAY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL Weekend-long event highlights Durango’s world-class mountain bike terrain. ECO LOGIC EVENTS AND PASSION PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS DURANGO GAY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL Weekend-long event highlights Durango’s world-class mountain bike terrain.Eco Logic Events is excited to introduce the first annual Durango Gay Mountain Festival, a unique celebration...
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2010 Fall Performing Arts Series
Pager item text :Concert Hall 2010Image:Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2010 Fall Performing Arts Series Tickets for the Fall 2010 Performing Arts Series at The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College are set to go on sale July 1, 2010, available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 970.247.7657, or visiting the Ticket Office in Downtown Durango at 7th and Main Ave. The line-up of...
Ahh…Choo! Try a sweet natural remedy
It’s that time of year Durango, tis’ the season for allergies. Stuffiness, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, headache, & coughing & runny nose….yuck. Good news is there are many local, natural remedies we can use to alleviate these symptoms. But, which one’s the best? Local honey is honey made by bees in your own neighborhood or region from local pollens. Raw honey is never heated, processed or...
La Plata County Sustainability Office Offers Watering Efficiency Measures
Image: La Plata County Sustainability Office Offers Watering Efficiency Measures Durango, CO – The hot days of summer are here again! And, there are some key “do’s and don’ts” when it comes to watering efficiency measures. By following these few basic water conservation principles, we all can do our part to help conserve our community’s precious water resource and still enjoy a...
Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity and Home Builders Assn. of SW CO
Image:Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity and Home Builders Assn. of SW CO Annual Building Supplies Yard Sale- June 26, 2010 On Saturday, June 26, 2010 Habitat for Humanity and the Home Builders Association of S.W. Colorado are sponsoring a joint fundraiser, the 2010 AnnualBuilding Supplies Yard Sale. The event will be held at 3 Springs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. New and used building materials will be for sale...
Completion of Animas River Trail and Bridge Project
Image:Completion of Animas River Trail and Bridge Project The newest Animas River Trail (ART) pedestrian bridge and trail section will be opened for public use on Wednesday, June 23. The quarter mile ART addition includes a 250 foot pedestrian bridge over the Animas River and provides connection between the half mile portion of ART behind the Durango Mall and the 1.2 mile stretch of ART between the La Plata County Humane...
Organic Tradition at Fox Fire Farms
Many of us are growing more and more ‘cautious’ of what we put into our bodies these days. Rightfully so since most of the foods we need to nourish our bodies are riddled with chemicals and lack essential nutrients needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Very few farms offer higher standards of quality along with a truly organic product. We are extremely fortunate to have a local, family owned, totally organic farm right...
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF COUNTY ROAD 246 DUE TO RED CREEK FIRE
Image:Summary:TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF COUNTY ROAD 246 DUE TO RED CREEK FIRE Durango, CO – The La Plata Road and Bridge Department and Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with San Juan Public Lands officials are restricting public access on C.R. 246 and into Red Creek as a result of the Red Creek Fire. For safety reasons, no public access will be allowed onto C.R. 246 and into the burn area. This closure has...
DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT REPORTS INCREASE IN SKIER VISITS
Image:DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT REPORTS INCREASE IN SKIER VISITS Colorado Ski Country USA Sees Slight Increase, Stabilization Durango, Colo. – June 17, 2010 – Durango Mountain Resort announced today that it hosted 255,048 skier visits during the 2009-10 ski season. This figure represents an increase of 6.3 percent over the previous year’s total of 239,852 skier visits. Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported at...
Pedal Around Downtown
Whether you’re on a day visit, on vacation in Durango, or a Durango resident, you won’t want to miss out on Durango’s bicycle trails or historic downtown. Bike Riding is one of the greatest outdoor activities in Durango and since cycling makes for wonderful family entertainment, we’ve found a place that can make that happen for you. ‘Monty’s Town Bike Rental’ will allow you experience...
Third Annual Durango Heritage Celebration set for October 7-10, 2010
Image:Third Annual Durango Heritage Celebration set for October 7-10, 2010 Durango, Colo. Harken back to Victorian times in an Old West celebration set in this small historic town nestled in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. The Durango Heritage Celebration is a multi-faceted festival of Durango’s colorful and diverse history. The community-wide event offers a variety of activities to highlight and expand...
Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge – June 16
Image:Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge – June 16 Durango, CO – Young baseball fans can exhibit their baseball skills when the Durango Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge competition on Wednesday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m. at the Riverview Sports Complex. The competition is free and is open to boys and girls ages 6 through 13 (age classification is as of...
LPEA urges lightning safety during summer storm season
LPEA urges lightning safety during summer storm season Electric cooperative on alert to institute repairs when lightning strikes the system DURANGO, Colo. – While La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is dedicated to “keeping the lights on” for its member-customers in La Plata and Archuleta counties, Mother Nature offers a challenge over which the electric cooperative has little control – lightning....
