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Library to sponsor Genealogy Wall Busting Workshop
Image:Library to sponsor Genealogy Wall Busting Workshop Durango, CO: On Monday, January 9th at 6:00 p.m., the Durango Public Library is partnering with Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to have a ‘Wall Busters’ workshop. Julie Pickett, of SWCoGen will facilitate the group to problem solve pre-submitted genealogical brick walls. You do not need to be a member of the Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to attend....
La Plata Electric confirms Green Power credit price reduction
Image:La Plata Electric confirms Green Power credit price reduction Rate for renewable energy credit purchase now $0.08 per 100 kWh block Durango, CO: The premium to purchase Green Power credits through La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), which supports electricity generated from renewable resources, has dropped to $0.08 (8 cents) per 100 kilowatt hour (kWh) block from $0.10 (10 cents) per 100 kWh block., effective January 1, 2012....
Get Fit & Feed Durango!
Image:Get Fit & Feed Durango! Durango, CO: Something good for yourself; something great for others! Join local fitness extraordinaire Terri Oliger for “Get Fit & Feed Durango” on Saturday, December 17 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Long-time personal trainer and fitness instructor Oliger will host a special high intensity interval workout in the gym to benefit the...
Support Group for Parents of Youth with TBI
Image:Support Group for Parents of Youth with TBI A new Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Youth with TBI (Traumatic Brian Injury) will hold a first meeting on Monday, December 19th at Durango Joe’s on College Drive at 1:00. For more information, call Liza at 970-749-9607.
Lecture on the Basics of Acupuncture Offered at the Library
Image:Lecture on the Basics of Acupuncture Offered at the Library Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will host a free lecture entitled “Acupuncture: Basics of the Basics” on Monday, December 5 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. This is your chance to explore the tools and skills of this nature-based eastern medicine. Topics will include digestive health, pain-free living, and increased fertility. Join Tyler VanGemert, licensed...
La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
Image:La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase Following comment period, rate increase to begin Jan. 1, 2012 DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors today, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 3.3 percent. Specific increases will depend on the rate classification of each residential, commercial and industrial customer....
La Plata County Releases Proposed Licensing Regulations for Medical Marijuana
Image:La Plata County Releases Proposed Licensing Regulations for Medical Marijuana for Consideration by the Board of County Commissioners on December 13, 2011 Durango, CO -La Plata County has released proposed Licensing Regulations for Medical Marijuana which, if adopted, will apply to optional premises cultivation and medical marijuana infused products manufacturing facilities. The proposed licensing regulations are...
San Juan Basin Health’s BOO to FLU Community Clinic Saturday, October 29th in Durango and Bayfield
Image:San Juan Basin Health’s BOO to FLU Community ClinicSaturday, October 29th in Durango and Bayfield It’s time to say BOO to the FLU on Saturday, October 29th. San Juan Basin Health Department is holding its Halloween community flu clinics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Durango at San Juan Basin Health Department and from 10 to 12 Noon in Bayfield at the Upper Pine Fire Protection Administration Building located at 515 Sower...
BRAS ACROSS THE BELLE A Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society During October Benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness & Research Wrap-Up Finale: Friday, October 28th, 4-5pm
Image:BRAS ACROSS THE BELLE A Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society During OctoberBenefitting Breast Cancer Awareness & ResearchWrap-Up Finale: Friday, October 28th, 4-5pm Durango, Color. – throughout October the Diamond Belle Saloon is helping to raise money for the American Cancer Society-benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. Bring in a clean plain or decorated bra and a cash donation, and the bra will be...
Library’s Women’s Health Lecture Series Concludes
Image:Library’s Women’s Health Lecture Series Concludes Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library concludes its Women’s Health Lecture Series on Wednesday, November 16 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. with “Natural Ways to Treat Menopause.” Join Julie Gwyther, nationally certified acupuncturist from Durango Community Acupuncture, as she discusses ways to improve perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms by...
LPEA wraps up Recharge Colorado “Main Street” lighting retrofit program
Image:LPEA wraps up Recharge Colorado “Main Street” lighting retrofit program Energy assessments, grants, rebates help small businesses save energy and dollars DURANGO, Colo. – The lights in some Durango businesses might be casting a brighter glow these days, but they’re using less energy, thanks to a partnership of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO). By the end of...
San Juan Basin Health Begins Friday Flu Shots
Image:San Juan Basin Health Begins Friday Flu Shots San Juan Basin Health will begin offering its Friday Flu Clinics this season on Friday, October 7th from 9 a.m. to 3:30. This year, we’re offering the same personal care from nursing professionals plus the added convenience of extended hours and your choice to either walk-in or call ahead for an appointment. Just call 247-5702. Flu shots are $25 for adults or free for those who...
Massage for Mountain Middle
Image:Massage for Mountain Middle Nationally Certified Massage Therapist Maxine Christopher is offering “Massage for Mountain Middle” from October 1 until October 15th with all fees donated to Mountain Middle School’s building fund. Full treatments are available for a minimum donation of $20 for adults and $15 for children. Appointments can be made by calling 799-0667. Her office is located at 102 E. 8th St., above...
Energy Rebate Funds Still Available for a Limited Time
Image:Energy Rebate Funds Still Available for a Limited Time Southwest Colorado: With colder temperatures come increased energy use and the Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) would like to take this opportunity to inform you about rebates that could be available for energy-saving and renewable energy projects at your home or business.The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) is currently offering rebates through the...
Low Cost Pneumonia Shots Available
Image:Low Cost Pneumonia Shots Available Low cost pneumonia shots are available for a limited time at San Juan Basin Health’s immunization clinic. Certain people are more likely to become ill with pneumonia. This includes adults 65 years of age or older and children less than 5 years of age. People up through 64 years of age who have underlying medical conditions (like diabetes or HIV/AIDS) and people 19 through 64 who smoke...
Shop at Kroegers Ace Hardware and support Bear Smart Durango!
Shop at Kroegers Ace Hardware and support Bear Smart Durango! Cashiers at Kroegers are selling one and five dollar “bear paws” as a fundraiser for Bear Smart Durango. Customers (county residents only) purchasing five dollar bear paws will be entered in a drawing to win a free bear-resistant trash container, courtesy of Phoenix Recycling! The winner will be announced in mid-September.Donations support ongoing efforts...
Library Continues Women’s Health Lecture Series
Image:Library Continues Women’s Health Lecture Series Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library continues its Women’s Health Lecture Series on Wednesday, September 21 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. with “Healing Endometriosis Naturally.” If you or someone you know suffers from pelvic pain or has been diagnosed with endometriosis, join Julie Gwyther, nationally certified acupuncturist from Durango Community...
Whole Expo Showcase of Holistic & Ecological Products, Services & Seminars on September 10 – 11
Fairgrounds main exhibit hall in Durango on September 10th and 11th to experience WholeExpo Conference. This event brings together individual businesses and services that promote healthy, holistic, living and ecological awareness. Last year at WholeExpo, we were proud to expand our vision to highlight the importance of the holistic health and ecological movement that is so vital to health and well-being of our beautiful planet and all...
Whole Expo Showcase of Holistic & Ecological Products, Services & Seminars on September 10 – 11
Pager item text :Whole Expo in SeptemberImage:Whole Expo Showcase of Holistic & Ecological Products, Services & Seminars in Durango on Sept. 10-11 Come out to the La Plata County Fairgrounds main exhibit hall in Durango on September 10th and 11th to experience WholeExpo Conference. This event brings together individual businesses and services that promote healthy, holistic, living and ecological awareness. Last year at...
Promoviendo La Salud Receives $75,000 Grant
Image: Promoviendo La Salud Receives $75,000 Grant Promoviendo la Salud has just received a $75,000 grant from Caring for Colorado. This is the program’s second year of funding from this statewide, non-profit health foundation. The grant will assist Promoviendo la Salud in continuing to provide services and education to the Latino community in La Plata and Archuleta counties. For more information, call Karen Forest at...
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