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9-R PROUDLY LAUNCHES PARENTCONNECTxp
Image:9-R PROUDLY LAUNCHES PARENTCONNECTxp Web-based Portal Enables Parents To View Their Student’s Academic Progress Durango School District 9-R announces the launch of the highly anticipated and secure internet-based home-to-school communication tool for parents and students, ParentConnectxp. James Torres, Executive Director of 9-R Educational Technology, reported that this week each secondary student in 9-R is being provided...
Grand opening of Fort Lewis College’s new Biology wing set for February 19, 2010
Image:Grand opening of Fort Lewis College’s new Biology wing set for February 19, 2010 The grand opening celebration for Fort Lewis College’s new Biology and Agriculture wing of Berndt Hall will take place Friday, February 19, 2010. An open house and dedication ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. in the new wing, which is located next to the Chemistry Hall. The ceremony is free and open to the public. The new $17...
Durango Police Launch K9 Program
Image:Durango Police Launch K9 Program In response to interest from the Durango community, the Durango Police Department has partnered with the National Police Dog Foundation to establish a Police K9 program in the City of Durango. Police service dogs can assist not only in suspect apprehension, but also assist finding lost children, missing persons, and illegal substances such as narcotics and explosives. Durango...
Habitat for Humanity International Challenges Local Affiliate to increase Haiti Relief Aid
Image:Habitat for Humanity International Challenges Local Affiliate to increase Haiti Relief Aid Habitat for Humanity International is actively contributing to Haiti relief efforts and preparing to rebuild homes for families who have been devastated by the massive earthquake. Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County has received $250 from our local community to help contribute to these efforts. Now, more than...
Durango Police Department Offers Citizens’ Police Academy
Image:Summary:The Durango Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Citizens’ Police Academy, which begins Wednesday, March 18, 2010. Durango Police Department Offers Citizens’ Police Academy The Durango Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Citizens’ Police Academy, which begins Wednesday, March 18, 2010. The Academy is designed to provide residents of La...
College Goal Sunday at Fort Lewis College offers financial advice help to area students and families
Image:College Goal Sunday at Fort Lewis College offers financial advice help to area students and families On Sunday, February 21, 2010, Fort Lewis College will be one of 15 state institutions participating in Colorado’s 4th annual College Goal Sunday. The aim is to provide interested students and parents with free financial aid assistance in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). College Goal Sunday...
Consignment Gains Momentum
A sign of the times…. activity at consignment and thrift stores has increased. And why not. There are so many great finds at consignment shops and thrift stores. Weecycle Durango A consignment option, unique to our community is Weecycle. Overwhelmed with kids clothes and toys in their homes, two local moms, Amy Mantineo & Sara Campano, created Weecycle Durango. This seasonal sales event is held twice a year, and enables...
Announcing the 24th Annual Chocolate Fantasia: Out Of This World Chocolate!
Image:Announcing the 24th Annual Chocolate Fantasia: Out Of This World Chocolate! The 24th Annual CHOCOLATE FANTASIA is here! Local restaurants and amateur chefs will create over 200 chocolate delicacies for you to taste, all around the theme of ‘Out Of This World Chocolate’. Join the party and enjoy the best chocolate creations in town, while supporting the Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse and Durango...
Fourteen Area governments form Southwest Colorado Council of Governments
Image:Fourteen Area governments form Southwest Colorado Council of Governments Three years after the idea of regional governance was explored through a subcommittee of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, fourteen governmental jurisdictions in the area have signed intergovernmental agreements to participate in a Southwest Colorado Council of Governments (SWCCOG). History: A...
Florida Road Reconstruction Construction Schedule Update
Image: Florida Road Reconstruction Construction Schedule Update Construction traffic control for the Florida Road Project begins tomorrow. Westbound traffic on Florida Road will be restricted to one-way heading into town from North College Drive to East 3rd Avenue. Motorist wishing to travel east, heading out of town on Florida Road, will be detoured to 32nd Street to East Animas Road and will reconnect with Florida...
RACING, ROMANCE, FIREWORKS AND MORE AT PURGATORY THIS WEEKEND
Image:RACING, ROMANCE, FIREWORKS AND MORE AT PURGATORY THIS WEEKEND Recent storm adds more than a foot of fresh snow; more than 14 feet so far this season. February 9, 2010, Durango, CO – Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, or the more than 14 feet of snow that have fallen so far this season, it’s a great weekend to ski or ride at Purgatory. With a 66-inch mid-mountain base,...
Great Savings on Winter (and Spring) Sports Gear
The light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to shine on Spring… which means great deals on all kinds of gear. All of the diehards out there, who want winter to hang around a little longer, will be happy to know that local shops will start slashing prices on great winter gear- you’ll be able to show off new digs right away. Depending on the snow conditions, Backcountry Experience will start cutting prices on...
Make Valentine Reservations Now
Make Valentine Reservations Now The notorious day for lovers is just around the corner. If you are wanting to dine out, be sure to make your reservations in advance. Durango, per capita, has just as many great restaurants as San Francisco- leaving you with a lot to choose from. Looking for romantic atmosphere and rich cuisine try: Cyprus Cafe- Fresh, Mediterranean cuisine made with local ingredients. 385-6884 Season’s-...
New Snowcat for Chapman Hill
Image:New Snowcat for Chapman Hill Durango Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the arrival of the new snowcat for Chapman Hill. As soon as the snowcat arrived, City staff started grooming the hill to provide excellent skiing and snowboarding conditions. The good snow depth and the new snowcat are expected to provide amazing conditions for the rest of the season. The City invites everyone to come...
Durango Public Library Offers Computer Classes
Image:Durango Public Library Offers Computer Classes Beginning this month, the Durango Public Library will offer computer classes. Classes will include: Basic Computer Skills. Internet 101 Create a Free Gmail Account The Library Website: Services 24/7 Internet 102 To find dates, times, prerequisites and descriptions of each class please visit the Library website at: ...
Join the 5K Run for Teddy
Image:Join the 5K Run for Teddy Durango, CO – DurangoParks and Recreation and the First Baptist Church of Durango are partnering to host Teddy’s Run on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Kicking off at 10:00 a.m., the race will benefit Teddy Rodd, a local 10-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Teddy is currently undergoing extensive medical treatment for his condition at...
LOCALS DAY AND RACING ACTION THIS WEEKEND AT PURGATORY
Image:LOCALS DAY AND RACING ACTION THIS WEEKEND AT PURGATORY DMR announces third Locals Day to benefit KSUT, Music in the Mountains Goes to School February 2, 2010, Durango, CO – It’s Groundhog Day, and if you believe the legend, there’s another six weeks of winter on the way to Purgatory, which already has received more than 160 inches of snow this winter. Sunday, Feb. 7, is Purgatory’s third Locals Day of the...
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes blues/soul/folk artist Eric Bibb February 10
Blues/soul/folk artist Eric Bibb will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. Bibb is touring to promote his recently released album “Booker’s Guitar,” a work that reinterprets the original Delta blues of the early 20th century for a new era. The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes blues/soul/folk artist Eric Bibb February 10 ...
New Local Health Clubs offer Motivation
New Local Health Clubs offer Motivation If you are finding yourself sitting on the couch after a long day of work, thinking “I should go to the gym…” you’re not alone. Check out one of these new gyms in town. They offer classes and programs that are sure to put a little fire under your you know what and get you out of the house and into a new workout routine. The Hub Training Center: One of...
Durango Joe’s Winter Drink Specials
IT’S COLD OUTSIDE… WARM UP INSIDE Durango Joe’s Winter Drink Specials Chilly down to the bones? Durango Joe’s has just the cure to warm you up. Try one of their yummy winter drink specials. This February, baristas are whipping up a delicious Snow Kiss Latte. They start with two shots of Joe’s freshly brewed signature, Fair Trade and Certified Organic espresso. Then, they slowly steam...
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