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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...
The Motet to play at Abbey Theater to promote Summer Release of Dig Deep
The Motet will play the Abbey Theater March 26, 2010. With its 6th release, Dig Deep, the band once again proves that it is a group committed to exploring and pushing the sonic envelope, while still remaining dedicated to the musical traditions that have defined their sound. A heavy-horned afrobeat influence countered with a textural blanket of electronica, this album showcases the talents and strengths of the cast of characters that...
Fiery, soulful singer Richie Havens returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College March 14
Pager item text :Richie HavensImage:Summary:Fiery, poignant and soulful singer Richie Havens returns to Durango and the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Sunday, March 14, 2010, for a 7 p.m. show. Fiery, soulful singer Richie Havens returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College March 14 Fiery, poignant and soulful singer Richie Havens returns to Durango and the stage at the Community...
Dog Barkery…. Err, Bakery!
Dog Barkery…. Err, Bakery! MMM…rrrff!, translation- give me some more! Gourmutt Delights, A Bakery for Dogs has opened it’s doors offering our four-legged furry companions incredible, organic, and natural dog treats. Mary Fletcher, owner of Gourmutt Delights, A Bakery for Dogs, had been making treats for her dogs for years. When she started considering a career change after the crazy economy of 2009 made...
Enjoy Fresh Bounty This Year: Support Local Farms
The best food is that which is grown closest to you. Here in southwest Colorado, we have over 300 days of sunshine annually and sunshine is just what fruits and vegetables need to grow. Sunshine, good soil, and a little TLC go a long way when we’re talking produce. Just ask a local farmer. Locally grown food is most often organic (or is grown without hormones/pesticides/herbicides), is fresh (hasn’t traveled...
Election for four La Plata Electric Association director seats upcoming
Image:Election for four La Plata Electric Association director seats upcoming Candidate election packets available Monday, March 1 Election packets for those interested in running for a seat on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors will be available Monday, March 1, 2010, at LPEA offices in Durango and Pagosa Springs. To be placed on the ballot, candidates must return completed petitions to the Durango...
Three Fort Lewis College presidential finalists to meet with faculty, staff, students, community
Image:Three Fort Lewis College presidential finalists to meet with faculty, staff, students, community DURANGO – The three final candidates under consideration to become the ninth President of Fort Lewis College will meet with all of the college’s communities when they visit the campus and Durango during the weeks of February 22, 2010 and March 1, 2010, the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College announced today....
DHS WINS 2010 COLORADO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Image:DHS WINS 2010 COLORADO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Academic Decathlon Team Makes Durango Proud Over President’s Day weekend, the DHS Academic Decathlon Team squared off against the top 15 academic decathlon teams in the state and brought home a well-deserved state championship. The United States Academic Decathlon (USAD) provides students of all learning levels the opportunity to...
City Releases Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft
Image: City Releases Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft Durango, CO – The City of Durango has released the draft Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master to the community. The draft Master Plan has been posted to the City of Durango web site at www.durangogov.org. There will be a public presentation of the draft Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan on Monday,...
