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Demolition Days Begin at the Durango Discovery Museum- Constructive Destruction for At-Risk Youth
Image:Demolition Days Begin at the Durango Discovery Museum- Constructive Destruction for At-Risk Youth Durango Colorado March 12, 2010-Demolition in preparation for the Durango Discovery Museum’s Phase II remodel began February 25, 2010 at the Powerhouse. The work clears the space for interactive science exhibits in the Powerhouse and the Blockhouse-the project’s program, event, and office space. The...
Tibetan nun and former political prisoner to speak at Fort Lewis College
Image:Tibetan nun and former political prisoner to speak at Fort Lewis College DURANGO, CO – Tibetan activist and former political prisoner Ngawang Sangdrolwill talk about her life as a young nun who was arrested first at age 13 for nonviolent protests against the Chinese in Tibet. During her imprisonment in the infamous Drapchi prison, she was a leading figure in the Drapchi 14 – a group of nuns whose songs brought...
In-Kind Donations Near $300,000 from Local Contractors for Durango Discovery Museum Building Plans
Image:In-Kind Donations Near $300,000 from Local Contractors for Durango Discovery Museum Building Plans Durango, CO March 19, 2010-With the leadership of Colarelli Construction, general contractor for the Phase II remodel at the Powerhouse, in-kind donations of close to $300,000 have been pledged toward the construction of the Durango Discovery Museum. Claire Bradshaw, executive director of the museum says, “We...
Durango’s Cinco de Mayo to be held Sunday, May 2 at Buckley Park
Image:Durango’s Cinco de Mayo to be held Sunday, May 2 at Buckley Park DURANGO, CO – La Gente de Durango (the people of Durango) are proud to announce their plans to hold Durango’s Cinco de Mayo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 2 at Buckley Park in downtown Durango. This year’s Cinco de Mayo event will include cultural food, vendors, non-profit information booths, children’s games and...
Hozhoni Days Powwow kicks off Friday, March 26
Image:Hozhoni Days Powwow kicks off Friday, March 26 DURANGO, CO – The concluding event of Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis College is the Hozhoni Days Powwow. Each year, the Powwow brings thousands of visitors and Powwow participants to Durango and the College. The 46th annual Hozhoni Days Powwow begins on Friday, March 26 and runs through Saturday, March 27, 2010. The contest Powwow will take place in Whalen Gymnasium....
9-R SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS NEW BOARD MEMBER
Image:9-R SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS NEW BOARD MEMBERBruce Anderson Tapped As New Director District A Board Member At a special board meeting today, the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has appointed Bruce Anderson as its newest Board Member. The special board meeting was called for the purpose of interviewing candidates and possibly selecting a new board member for the...
AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDS ACCELERATE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO US 160 IN LA PLATA COUNTY
Image: AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDS ACCELERATE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO US 160 IN LA PLATA COUNTY The Colorado Department of Transportation has begun another project funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in La Plata County. This project-which receives $4 million in ARRA funding-will relocate and improve the intersection of US 160 and La Plata County roads 222/223, east of...
2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE
Image:2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE Durango, CO – La Plata County Road and Bridge crews cleared the debris from the roadway in the 2700 block of County Road 250 today. Although the debris flow has decreased, the road will remain closed due to the extended weather forecast of storms moving into the area Tuesday night through Wednesday night and again Friday night through Saturday. ...
LA PLATA COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES RELOCATION AND NEW SERVICES
Image:LA PLATA COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES RELOCATION AND NEW SERVICES Durango, CO – The La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will relocate all services offered to citizens from their current location at the La Plata County Courthouse to a new location, at 98 Everett Street, Suite C, in Bodo Park, Durango. The Clerk’s Office at the Courthouse will be closed on Friday,...
Girls Group Begins April 6th Opportunity for 11-14 year olds
Image:Girls Group Begins April 6th Opportunity for 11-14 year olds Are you an 11 to 14 year old girl or a parent of one? Imagine an opportunity to explore issues of self-esteem, body image, healthy relationships, assertiveness, and diversity with your peers in a safe, supportive environment. A new Girls Group begins Tuesday, April 6. It’s FREE. Snacks and fun are provided. This girls’ group will take place...
AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDS ACCELERATE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO US 160 IN LA PLATA COUNTY
Image: AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDS ACCELERATE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO US 160 IN LA PLATA COUNTY The Colorado Department of Transportation has begun another project funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in La Plata County. This approximately $9 million project-which receives $4 million in ARRA funding-will relocate and improve the intersection of US 160 and La Plata County...
2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Image:2700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 250 CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING Durango, CO -The 2700 block of County Road 250 is experiencing debris flow from recent snow melt and has been closed. This section of County Road 250 will remain closed until further notice. Northbound traffic up to 2755 CR 250 should not be impacted by the closure. All residents traveling north of 2755 County Road 250 must use an alternate route to...
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...
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