Education
Library Offers Lecture On “A Drug Free Approach to Learning and Behavioral Problems”
Image:Library Offers Lecture On “A Drug Free Approach to Learning and Behavioral Problems” Durango, CO – The Durango Public Library will offer a talk on the health and well-being of children and families with “A Drug Free Approach to Learning and Behavioral Problems” on Wednesday, August 1 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. This lecture is intended to educate parents and caregivers about the causes of learning and...
Congressman Tipton to Host Small Business Export 101 Event in Southwestern Colorado
Image:Congressman Tipton to Host Small Business Export 101 Event in Southwestern Colorado Congressman Scott Tipton and Colorado’s U.S. Export Assistance Center have teamed up to put on an export 101 event. The most recent figures available show that around 4,459 companies export from Colorado annually. Of these, 88% were small or medium-sized businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Further increasing Colorado exports will help...
Community Health Assessment Available for Archuleta and La Plata Counties
Image:Community Health Assessment Available for Archuleta and La Plata Counties San Juan Basin Health Department is proud to present the 2012 Community Health Assessment for Archuleta and La Plata Counties – a comprehensive collection and analysis of data regarding health issues, available services and opportunities for action in our communities.This Community Health Assessment was conducted to identify health issues of primary...
Workshop Planned On City Land Use And Development Code Proposed New Zoning Districts
Image:Workshop Planned On City Land Use And Development Code Proposed New Zoning Districts Durango, CO – On Wednesday, July 25, 2012 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM, The Durango Recreation Center at 2700 Main Avenue will host a workshop. The purpose of this workshop is to present and receive feedback on a set of proposed new zoning districts for the City as part of the process of updating its Land Use and Development Code...
Library Lecture Explores “Natural Solutions to ADD/ADHD”
Image:Library Lecture Explores “Natural Solutions to ADD/ADHD” Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library’s summer lecture series focused on the health and well-being of children and families continues with “Natural Solutions to ADD/ADHD” on Wednesday, July 25 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Learn how both adults and children with ADD/ADHD can cope without the use of medication. This series is brought to you by Thrive:...
A new look for the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks to be unveiled July 19
Image:A new look for the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks unveiled July 19 Durango, CO – On July 19, 2012, a new era of Fort Lewis College Athletics will begin as the College unveils two new Skyhawk logos, a primary and secondary logo. The official unveiling ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the Student Union Vallecito Room. Everyone is invited. Fort Lewis College will retain the nickname “Skyhawks” and its mascot,...
Library Lecture Series Focuses On “Saving Your Family’s Life”
Image:Library Lecture Series Focuses On “Saving Your Family’s Life” Durango, CO – The Durango Public Library continues its series of lectures focused on the health and well-being of children and families with “Saving Your Family’s Life” on Wednesday, July 11 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. During this lecture, you’ll get tips on how to lead a natural, healthy lifestyle without the use of drugs....
Local Residents Called to Contribute to Historic Cancer Research Effort
Image:Local Residents Called to Contribute to Historic Cancer Research Effort Community Involvement Can Answer Critical Questions about Cancer Causes, Prevention (Durango, CO) – (July 1, 2012) – Residents of La Plata County have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have...
LPEA to host lighting workshop in Pagosa Springs, July 12
Image:LPEA to host lighting workshop in Pagosa Springs, July 12 Free informational series to further energy efficiency lighting education Durango, CO – As part of its Free Information Series designed to help members “save their energy,” La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host “It’s All About Lights,” Thursday, July 12, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library, 811 San Juan St.,...
Fort Lewis College Pitch List
Image:Fort Lewis College Pitch List Durango, CO – Nation taking notice of Fort Lewis College’s environmental efforts Fort Lewis College has been actively improving its sustainability since becoming a charter signatory of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, in 2007. Since then, the colleges’ Sustainability Action Plan has led to the construction of “green” buildings,...
Riverhouse Children’s Center Receives Grant for Building Project
Image:Riverhouse Children’s Center Receives Grant for Building Project Riverhouse Children’s Center announced today that it has received a $40,000 grant from the Qualistar Colorado Capital Fund to support the building of a new operating facility on Florida Road. Riverhouse Children’s Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, child development center located in Durango, Colorado. The center’s mission is to provide...
Simple Touch Nooks Now Available at Durango Public Library
Image:Simple Touch Nooks Now Available at Durango Public Library Durango, CO – Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Durango Public Library the Library now has 40 NOOK eReaders for check-out by library patrons. They are preloaded with titles on subjects like Best Sellers, Mystery Series, Business, Durango Literary Festival Authors, Children’s Interactive Books, Fiction and Nonfiction and more. The Nooks come...
Marketing for Smarties Challenge open to current and aspiring entrepreneurs
Image:Marketing for Smarties Challenge open to current and aspiring entrepreneurs Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College will present the first of three Marketing for Smarties Challenge sessions at Durango Space on Thursday, June 21. The next two sessions will be July 12 and August 9. The sessions will all take place from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $149. To register for the Marketing for Smarties...
Starting Your Business Workshop set for June 14
Image:Starting Your Business Workshop June 14 Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is once again offering the Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Starting a business is risky. Understanding the risks and reducing them through careful planning improves the chances for...
New website helps students access 10 southern Colorado colleges
Image:New website helps students access 10 southern Colorado colleges Durango, CO – A new website will allow southern Colorado students to learn about programs at 10 two and four-year colleges in one easy step. The site, www.socolo-edu.org, is intended to show low- and moderate-income students that they can be the first in their families to pursue education after high school. The site was produced by the Southern...
LPEA Free Information Series continues with “Energy Efficiency 101”
Image:LPEA Free Information Series continues with “Energy Efficiency 101” Workshops designed to offer “the basics” for saving energy and dollars Durango, CO – In the face of rising energy costs, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) continues its commitment to help its membership “Save Your Energy” with twin Free Information Series workshops: Energy Efficiency 101. The workshops are set for...
Library’s Health Lecture Series to Discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Image:Library’s Health Lecture Series to Discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Durango, CO – On Wednesday, May 16 from 7:00-8:00 p.m., the Durango Public Library’s Health Lecture Series will discuss “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” Join Julie Gwyther, nationally certified acupuncturist from Durango Community Acupuncture, as she explains the root causes(s) of this condition from an Oriental medicine perspective....
Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
Image:Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas announced that Dr. Jay T. Harrison has been hired as the new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. He will begin in his new position on August 15, 2012. Dr. Harrison comes to the Center from a position as director of federal programs at Fairfield...
Marketing expert to lead new class from Small Business Development Center
Pager item text :Is Your Marketing Working?Image:Marketing expert to lead new class from Small Business Development Center DURANGO, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College presents a brand new class for 2012. The Measurement for Effective Marketing class is designed to help organizations get the most for their marketing dollar. The class takes place on Wednesday, May 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Durango...
The best of the best student research on display at the FLC Undergraduate Research Symposium
Image:The best of the best student research on display at the FLC Undergraduate Research Symposium DURANGO – From analyzing the geometry and statistical patterns of the country music group Lady Antebellum to understanding the synthesis and characterization of P,P’-1,4-diphospha-cyclohexane derivatives and their metal coordination reactions, the Fort Lewis College 2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium is full of...
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