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Ride the Free Shuttle to the Snowdown Parade
Image:Ride the Free Shuttle to the Snowdown Parade Durango, CO – Going to the Snowdown Parade on Friday night? Avoid the hassle of trying to find a parking place downtown and ride the free shuttle! Durango Transit will offer free shuttle service from the fairgrounds to the downtown Transit Center, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and running every 15 minutes. At the end of the parade, shuttles will...
Unique Valentine Day Gift Ideas
Unique Valentine Day Gift Ideas Looking for a special something for that special someone? Wanting to forgo chocolates for something more… say, flattering? This Valentine’s Day, try these ideas: They are sure to say “I’m sweet on You!”. If your gal is a… FASHIONISTA- Check out Silk Sparrow, a great boutique store in downtown Durango! Get her a gift certificate so she can pick out her own...
What’s New At Purgatory
What’s New At Purgatory Besides a whole lot’a snow, Durango Mountain Resort is offering up many more reasons to ski Purgatory. Snow accumulations from the last big dump gave Purgatory over 5 new feet of powder and more snow is coming. That’s good news for skiers everywhere. Even better news, Purgatory will be open for extended weekends March 27 through the end of April, weather permitting. That means more ski...
LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH
Image:LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH Durango, CO – La Plata County, the Town of Bayfield, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for the recently completed pedestrian and bicycle path. The shared-use path begins just north of the Bayfield Center Drive...
CDOT, City crews clearing Camino del Rio/North Main (US 550) starting Tuesday night
Image:CDOT, City crews clearing Camino del Rio/North Main (US 550) starting Tuesday night DURANGO – Crews from the Colorado Department of Transportation and the City of Durango will be clearing snow from outer lanes of Camino del Rio (US 550), from 9th Street north to 38th Street over the next few nights, starting Tuesday, January 26. From 11 PM to 5 AM, crews will clear snow to widen the highway...
Renowned banjoist Béla Fleck showcases “The Africa Project,” live, in concert, at the Community Concert Hall, Feb. 2
Pager item text :Béla Fleck Image:Renowned banjoist Béla Fleck showcases “The Africa Project,” live, in concert, at the Community Concert Hall, Feb. 2 DURANGO, Colo. – Durango favorite Béla Fleck returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., with more than just his banjo, showcasing “The Africa...
Office of Emergency Management Offers Winter Storm Information and Safety Tips
Image:Office of Emergency Management Offers Winter Storm Information and Safety Tips The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management has been monitoring storm activities throughout the week and has had continuous communication with fire departments, road crews, National Weather Service and volunteer agencies in order to maintain situational awareness for La Plata County. A series of winter storms has impacted La Plata...
Southwest Colorado STORM UPDATE: 8:45 AM Friday, January 22
Image:Southwest Colorado STORM UPDATE: 8:45 AM Friday, January 22 US 160 WOLF CREEK PASS: Closed Thursday night at 6 PM. East side opened 8:40 AM today/west side (west of ski area) remains closed – crews expertly cleared natural slides of about 8 ft deep by 150 ft long and another 16 ft deep by 100 feet long. They are now working on the west side. Crews on pass now assessing control work; slide paths ran even below...
CATCH THE BEACH BALL THIS SNOWDOWN AT THE DOUBLE TREE
Image:CATCH THE BEACH BALL THIS SNOWDOWN AT THE DOUBLE TREE After a three year break the Snowdown Ball is back-but with a twist, it’s open to all ages and this year it’s called the Beach Ball! So head on down to the Double Tree Hotel Ballroom on Saturday, January 30 and dance to the surfing sounds of Jan and Dean, the Beach Boys and many more! The Ball starts at 6:30 pm and goes until midnight. Prices for the...
“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue at the Community Concert Hall rescheduled for Jan. 23
Image:”Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue at the Community Concert Hall rescheduled for Jan. 23 DURANGO, Colo. – With winter storm conditions impacting driving conditions Thursday night, Jan. 21, the Community Concert Hall has rescheduled tonight’s show “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of...
9R Snow Day Student Shuttle Deal
Image:9R Snow Day Student Shuttle Deal 9-R schools are closed tomorrow, and parents can leave the driving to us! Purgatory is offering a free 9-R student shuttle for middle-school and high-school students ages 13 and up with purchase of a $51 student lift ticket. The shuttle departs the downtown Transit Center at 8:30 am sharp. Parents, please arrive at the Transit Center early, as seats are limited and will be available on a...
SOUTHWEST COLORADO STORM UPDATES:
Image:SOUTHWEST COLORADO STORM UPDATES: US 160 WOLF CREEK PASS: For the safety of the traveling public the pass will close tonight at 6 PM. Crews will continue to plow the pass during the night in preparation for avalanche control work tomorrow morning (conditions will be assessed around 8 AM). US 550 COAL BANK & MOLAS PASSES: ANTICIPATED TO CLOSE BY 8 OR 9 PM THIS EVENING. CREWS...
COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE EARLY DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Image:COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE EARLY DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS Durango, CO – Due to the extreme weather conditions, La Plata County offices will close today (Thursday, January 21, 2010) at 3:00 p.m. and will be closed all day on Friday, January 22, 2010. The Joint Planning Commission meeting scheduled at 6:00 p.m. today (Thursday, January 21, 2010) at the La Plata County Courthouse has been canceled as...
Fort Lewis College to close Thursday, January 21 at 3 p.m. and remain closed Friday,
Image: Fort Lewis College to close Thursday, January 21 at 3 p.m. and remain closed Friday, January 22 all day due to weather DURANGO – Fort Lewis College will close today (Thursday, January 21) at 3 p.m. because of inclement weather. All classes after 3 p.m. are cancelled and all offices will be closed. Campus will be closed all day tomorrow (Friday, January 22) as well. There will be no classes tomorrow. This closure is...
City of Durango Alert Update 4:00 PM
Image: City of Durango Alert Update 4:00 PM Durango, CO – The updated information as of 4:00 p.m. is as follows: Transit services are running on their regular schedule. Details can be found by visiting www.DurangoTransit.com. City road crews will be clearing snow from the downtown area tonight beginning around 11 p.m. and working until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. Downtown merchants are encouraged to shovel snow from the...
DIORIO’S SOUTH PIZZA PRESENTS THE FIRST-EVER “DSP SNOW-MOTION VIDEO CONTEST”
Image:DIORIO’S SOUTH PIZZA PRESENTS THE FIRST-EVER “DSP SNOW-MOTION VIDEO CONTEST” Diorio’s South Pizza, a Durango pizza shop on the corner of College and Main Avenue, has put together a community-wide competition with the grand prize winner taking home a season pass to Durango Mountain Resort. The first-ever “DSP Snow-Motion Video Contest” is open to anyone who wants to make a...
PURG’S GOT POWDER! 20 INCHES IN 48 HOURS, 3-4 MORE FEET COMING
Pager item text :PurgatoryImage:PURG’S GOT POWDER! 20 INCHES IN 48 HOURS, 3-4 MORE FEET COMING Durango Mountain Resort takes direct hit from consecutive storm systems; Best conditions in SW US. Durango, CO – It’s a powder week at Purgatory, where a series of winter storms have dropped more than 20 inches of fresh snow in the last 48 hours. Forecasters are predicting another three to four feet by the end of the week,...
“Throw Down Your Heart” – banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck’s feature documentary – to be screened at the Community Concert Hall Jan. 27
Image: “Throw Down Your Heart” – banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck’s feature documentary – to be screened at the Community Concert Hall Jan. 27 DURANGO, Colo. – As a prelude to banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck’s February performance at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, the Concert Hall will screen the film that defines Fleck’s current tour on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m....
It’s a Powder Day!
It’s a Powder Day! It’s a powder day at Purgatory, where as of 5 am, Mother Nature has graced the slopes with 5 inches of fluffy whiteness, and it’s snowing heavily! A winter storm warning remains in effect through midnight tonight, and snow is in the forecast all week. TODAY IS TELE TUESDAY! Perfect your technique in Purgatory’s telemark clinics for skiers of all levels, from beginner to “cheat...
City Alert Update 8:30 AM
Image: City Alert Update 8:30 AM Durango, CO – The City of Durango offices are open today, however some services may be delayed due to the weather conditions. The updated information as of 8:30 a.m. is as follows: Transit services are now running on their snow schedule. Due to heavy snow, air travelers are advised to check with their airlines before coming to the airport. Durango Police would like to remind...
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