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Library To Offer Class On Nonprofit Sustainability
Image:Library To Offer Class On Nonprofit Sustainability Durango, CO – On Friday, August 10 from 1:30-3:00 p.m., the Durango Public Library will offer a class entitled “Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success” featuring Scott Ullman from the Foundation Center. The Durango Public Library is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center, the world’s leading source of information on...
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...
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:...
Annual Kid’s Triathlon Scheduled for July 21
Image:Annual Kid’s Triathlon Scheduled for July 21 Durango, CO – The Durango Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Kid’s Triathlon on Saturday, July 21 at 9:00 a.m. The event provides children of all ages and ability levels with a safe and unique athletic experience. Children will swim, bike and run an age-appropriate triathlon course, which begins and ends at the Durango Community Recreation Center....
9th Annual Durango Parks & Recreation Triathlon
Image:9th Annual Durango Parks & Recreation Triathlon Durango, CO – Register NOW for the 9th Annual Durango Parks and Recreation Triathlon. The event kicks off at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4. Register at the Durango Community Recreation Center or online at www.active.com. The cost is $45.00 for individuals and $90.00 for a team. No race day registrations will be accepted. By incorporating sprint triathlon distances,...
Clean Commute Week Encouraged Healthy Transportation Alternatives
Image:Clean Commute Week Encouraged Healthy Transportation Alternatives Durango, CO – The City of Durango sponsored Clean Commute week from June 16th through the 22nd. An estimated 760 residents participated in the week long schedule of events, almost 5% of the City’s population. The midweek Clean Commute breakfast stations were well attended this year both downtown and at Mercy Regional Medical Center with clean commuters...
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 offers rebate for purchase of LED light bulbs
Image:LPEA offers rebate for purchase of LED light bulbs Members can receive $10 per qualifying Energy Star® bulb purchased Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is now offering rebates to its member/customers for purchase of energy efficient LED light bulbs. A $10 credit to a member’s active LPEA account will be entered for each purchase of a qualified Energy Star® bulb with a lumen output of 300 or...
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,...
Commuter Challenge Winners Announced
Image:Commuter Challenge Winners Announced 800 Durango business employees celebrate Clean Commute Week Durango, CO – The 6th Annual Trails 2000 Commuter Challenge winners were announced Friday night at Carver Brewing Company. Trails 2000 partners with the City of Durango on Clean Commute Week to encourage corporate participation in the week’s events. Clean Commute Week is an effort by the City of Durango to encourage a...
Tips for Turning a Home into a Vacation Rental
Durango City Council recently announced that the city will be waiving fees and permit requirements for homeowners that want to offer their homes as vacation rentals as more than 20,000 cyclists, media and enthusiasts descend upon Durango for the US Pro Challenge Bike Race this August. As Durango prepares to almost certainly run into capacity issues, many Durango residents are planning to get out of town and earn some extra...
LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ENACT FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Image:LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ENACT FIRE RESTRICTIONS Durango, CO – Due to the increasingly dry conditions and low humidity in La Plata County, and the serious threat of fire danger that these conditions impose, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners today enacted restrictions effective at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2012 on open burning in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County and upon all lands owned...
City of Durango’s Clean Commute Week: June 16th – June 22nd, 2012
Image:Durango’s Clean Commute Week: June 16th – June 22nd, 2012 Durango, CO – Clean Commute Week is an effort by the City of Durango to encourage citizens to get out of their single occupancy vehicle and try a transportation mode shift by promoting public transportation, carpooling, walking, and bicycling. Our goal is to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation to benefit people’s health,...
LPEA honored with two top national “Spotlight on Excellence” awards
Image:LPEA honored with two top national “Spotlight on Excellence” awards Cooperative acknowledged by Council of Rural Electric Communicators and NRECA Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has received recognition in the 2012 “Spotlight on Excellence” awards program, honored with two top awards in the national competition sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators (CREC) and...
LPEA Outage Hotline
Image:LPEA Outage Hotline Durango, CO – With turbulent winds expected across the region today (Friday, May 25, 2012) and into the weekend, plus warnings of a high fire danger, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has stepped up its plans for safety when attending to any outages that may occur. As a result, outages due to downed power lines or trees fallen through the lines may be longer in duration than typical, as crews will...
Lunch & Lights for laypeople workshop set for June 7
Image:Lunch & Lights for laypeople workshop set for June 7 LPEA to help business owners, residents understand energy efficient lighting Durango, CO – As part of its Free Information Series designed to help members “save their energy,” La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host “Lunch & Lights – for laypeople,” Thursday, June 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the cooperative’s multi-purpose...
4CORE Launches Home Prescription Program (HomeRx) and Home Energy Makeover Contest
Image:4CORE Launches Home Prescription Program (HomeRx) and Home Energy Makeover Contest Durango, CO – (May 16, 2012) – Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) is pleased to announce an innovative new program for La Plata County homeowners interested in saving energy and lowering their utility bills. Building on the success of 4CORE’s existing weatherization assistance program for low income housing, the...
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...
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