Durango and Around
City Fashions in Small Town Durango
Smelters Coalroom, a women’s boutique located on 8th and Main, brings big city fashion to our small town of Durango. Think you can’t get decked out for a night on the town? Well, you can. Smelter’s Coalroom offers a wide variety of lines from LA, New York, and Paris like Equestrian, David Kahn Jeans, Only Hearts, and Cut Loose. Afraid they won’t have your size? They can special order! For the month of...
Durango, Colorado Renames Park after Mountain Bike Champion
Image:Durango, Colorado Renames Park after Mountain Bike Champion 300-acre recreational park christened “Overend Mountain Park” The Durango, Colorado City Council has voted to rename a city-owned park and recreational trail system after one of its own – World and National Off Road Bicycling Association (NORBA) mountain bike champion Ned Overend. Known as Durango Mountain Park since its inception in...
Kids Ride Free This Summer on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Image:Kids Ride Free This Summer on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Durango, CO -The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad announces its Kids Ride Free offer on selected weekends this summer. Passengers will receive one free child Standard-Class ticket with the purchase of an adult Standard-Class ticket. This special offer is valid June 12 – August 8, 2010 on Fridays, Saturdays, and...
PeanutsTM The Easter Beagle Express is Coming to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Image:PeanutsTM The Easter Beagle Express is Coming to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Durango, CO -The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is bringing Snoopy, the Easter Beagle, for a special train ride with passengers on Saturday, April 3, 2010. Passengers will ride the regular winter train excursion to Cascade Canyon where they will meet Snoopy, the Easter Beagle. There will be photo...
9-R NEWS BRIEFS – March 12, 2010
Image:9-R NEWS BRIEFS – March 12, 2010 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION A Special Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 22, 2010, at 12:15 p.m., in the 9-R Board Room to interview board candidates for the vacancy in District A. All are welcome. The next regular Board Meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2010, at 5:00 p.m., in the 9-R Board Room in the Administration Building. All are welcome. – – – – –...
LPEA to host informational workshop for ranchers/irrigators
Image:LPEA to host informational workshop for ranchers/irrigators A discussion of rates, billing period, cost of irrigation service to be included DURANGO, Colo. – To help clarify utility rates, billing periods and more for ranchers and others who irrigate their land, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host a free informational workshop Thursday, April 8, 5-6:30 p.m. at LPEA headquarters, 45 Stewart Street (Bodo...
2010 Durango Independent Film Festival Was The “Reel” Deal
Image:2010 Durango Independent Film Festival Was The “Reel” Deal Packed Audiences, Filmmakers From Around The World Help To Continue The Festival’s Growth Durango, Colorado – The Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF), held March 3 – 7, 2010 in Durango, Colorado was the “big one,” according to officials alluding to the festival’s “Lure of Film” tag line. Full houses...
Community Concert Hall and Music in the Mountains Goes to School Program present STRUT YOUR STUFF, A MUSICAL SHOWCASE
Image:Community Concert Hall and Music in the Mountains Goes to School Program present STRUT YOUR STUFF, A MUSICAL SHOWCASE DURANGO, CO., March 8, 2010 Two of Durango’s premier music presenters team up to offer a showcase of regional youth talent with Strut Your Stuff, A Musical Showcase on Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College. “Strut Your Stuff” was launched originally in...
Mercy Regional Medical Center to Join Centura Health
Image:Summary:DURANGO, Colo.- The board of stewardship trustees of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), Mercy’s parent organization, voted yesterday in favor of Mercy Regional Medical Center’s integration into Centura Health. Centura Health is sponsored by CHI and Adventist Health System. The decision follows a unanimous recommendation from Mercy Regional Medical Center’s board of directors and the approval of Centura...
Public comment session planned to help choose next president of Fort Lewis College
Image:Summary:On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union, Vallecito Room, the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College will hold a public comment session for both campus and community members to express their opinions on the three Fort Lewis College presidential candidates. The Board will then use this input to make their selection of the next president of Fort Lewis College. The announcement of the...
Durango Police Arrest Suspected Counterfeiter
Image:Durango Police Arrest Suspected Counterfeiter Durango, CO -Durango Police arrested a man suspected of being responsible for series of incidents beginning in early February, involving thefts and transactions using counterfeit money. Dennis Alan Childers was arrested today and a search warrant served for his residence on Animas View Drive. Childers is suspected of making counterfeit money in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100...
Hozhoni Days celebration back for a 46th year at Fort Lewis College
Pager item text :Hozhoni DaysImage:Summary:The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. In years past, Hozhoni Days has attracted as many as 5,000 participants and visitors from across North America.Hozhoni Days celebration back for a 46th year at Fort Lewis College DURANGO, CO – The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning...
Vienna Boys Choir to enchant regional music lovers March 26 at the Community Concert Hall
Pager item text :Vienna Boys ChoirImage:Summary:The magic of the Vienna Boys Choir comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Friday, March 26, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. The Vienna Boys’ Choir is one of the world’s oldest existing boys’ choirs. A 1498 founding document of Maximilian I called the first dozen boys to the imperial court as members of the newly formed court music band. Since then, the choir has...
The Community Concert Hall welcomes The Infamous Stringdusters with special guest Lonesome Stew on March 25
Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with The Infamous Stringdusters set to perform Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Local bluegrass band Lonesome Stew opens the show. The Community Concert Hall welcomes The Infamous Stringdusters with special guest Lonesome Stew on March 25 DURANGO, Colo. – Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with The Infamous...
Crepes: Street Food for the Soul
Imagine yourself in a small French village, sitting at a street-side table, enjoying a light, delicious and freshly prepared meal. You’re surrounded by bright, beautiful flowers, the sunshine is casting it’s warm rays upon you as passer-bys are longingly observing your last savored bites… You won’t have to imagine it for long, it’s coming to Durango. Michel Poumay, previous owner and chef of Chez...
Monday Night Pub Quiz
Monday Night Pub Quiz ( note – now on Wednesday ) Monday nights got you down?? Sit at home no longer and make your way to The Irish Embassy for the Monday night Pub Quiz. Don’t make the journey alone though, gather all your trivia-smart friends and have your team ready by 8:30pm! The team that proves to have the best trivia skills in the 5 assigned categories will be given the chance to win a bottle...
La Plata Electric Association continues tree trimming and removal
Image:La Plata Electric Association continues tree trimming and removal Crews target “hazard” trees posing potential impact to electrical equipment To continue to help ensure safety and reliability of electricity transmission, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is performing regularly scheduled, routine inspections and maintenance on overhead lines in La Plata County during the coming months. The effort includes...
Bank Robbery at Vectra Bank
Image:Bank Robbery at Vectra Bank The Durango Police Department responded to a bank robbery today at Vectra Bank, 1101 East Second Avenue at 2:35 p.m. The suspect, a white male in his 20s stole an undisclosed amount of money He is described as between 5’6″ and 5’10” in height, approximately 160 pounds, wearing sunglasses, a dark wool cap and dark clothing. He presented a note to the teller, and was...
Back Country Skiing In the San Juans
“People have to really suffer before they can risk doing what they love…” Chuck Palahniuk, American freelance journalist and novelist, describes the back country ski experience better than just about anyone. While we are on the mountains, slogging up thousands of vertical feet, through thick punchy snow our legs burn with an intensity reserved for Olympic sprinters. We are headed to the alpine terrains of the San...
Final Locals Day of Season to Benefit La Plata Search & Rescue
Pager item text :Final Locals Day at PurgatoryImage:Final Locals Day of Season to Benefit La Plata Search & Rescue Locals Day to round out full lineup of weekend events that include racing, clam bake and FAC Sunday, March 7, is Purgatory’s final of four Locals Days of the season, with $39 adult lift tickets and $25 child lift tickets to benefit KSUT public radio and La Plata County Search and Rescue. Locals Day coupons can...
