Health
Library Kicks Off Women’s Health Lecture Series
Image: Library Kicks Off Women’s Health Lecture Series Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will kick off its Women’s Health Lecture Series on Wednesday, August 17 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. with “Hormone Balancing 101: Breaking the PMS Cycle.” Join Julie Gwyther, nationally certified acupuncturist from Durango Community Acupuncture, as she explains how our diet and lifestyle choices influence how...
Installation of community solar garden to be discussed Aug. 11 LPEA Renewable Energy Generation meeting will feature Department of Energy
Image: Installation of community solar garden to be discussed Aug. 11 LPEA Renewable Energy Generation meeting will feature Department of Energy DURANGO, Colo. – The possibility of a 4-5 megawatt community solar garden in Ridges Basin (Bodo Canyon) is the topic of La Plata Electric Association’s quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, 1-2 p.m. The meeting, to feature representatives...
Raising eco-friendly kids: Five tips to get them involved
There’s been something of a learning curve for adults who want to go green. But as being environmentally friendly becomes more and more necessary, it’s even more important to teach young children how to incorporate being green into their everyday lives. With so much complex language surrounding the green movement, it might seem like too much for young kids to handle. However, children’s favorites, like the...
and La Plata Electric Association featured in Network magazine
Image:Durango and La Plata Electric Association featured in Network magazine Article applauds community and cooperative’s efforts in saving energy and dollars DURANGO, Colo. – “Beyond electricity sales” is the headline of the cover story featuring La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and the Durango community in the recently-released 2011 winter edition of Network magazine. The article (posted at...
BID businesses invited to free energy-efficiency workshop, Mar. 31
Image: BID businesses invited to free energy-efficiency workshop, Mar. 31 Workshop is part of Recharge Colorado’s Main Street Energy Initiative program DURANGO, Colo. – In support of Recharge Colorado’s Main Street Energy Initiative (MSEI) program, designed to help small businesses in Colorado’s downtowns save energy and dollars, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host a free informational...
Local Holistic Health Company Going Donation
Image: Local Holistic Health Company Going Donation H2O Holistic Health Options is moving to an unconventional business model. Beginning March 1, 2011 all H2O Events and Services will be offered by donation (with the exception of Reiki classes for which scholarships will be available). The events and services that H2O provides are integral to creating optimal wellness on the physical, mental, emotional and Spiritual...
Household Hazardous Waste Collection a Success
Image:Household Hazardous Waste Collection a Success The sixth annual Household Hazardous waste collection event, jointly hosted by La Plata County, Durango Fire and Rescue and the City of Durango, was once again successful in collecting large amounts of chemicals and paint for proper disposal. Clean Harbors Environmental Services of Denver was hired to accept and dispose of the collected materials. BP also contributed...
Energy Efficient Mortgages Hit the Road
Energy Efficient Mortgages Hit the Road Expert Energy Program Loan Officers Stephen Ponce-Pore and Valerie Copenhaver offer free sessions throughout Southwest Colorado The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) is teaming up with The New Community Coalition (TNCC) and Uncompahgre Valley Regional ENERGY STAR® for New Homes to bring two speakers to Southwest Colorado. Speakers will discuss an approach to rejuvenating the...
Durango Community Acupuncture, a gathering place for everyone’s health and wellness, is now open!
Pager item text :Durango Community AcupunctureImage: Durango Community Acupuncture, a gathering place for everyone’s health and wellness, is now open! Durango Community Acupuncture opened its doors on September 1st. The creation of this clinic came out of a community need for accessible Oriental medicine. The three practitioners of the clinic,Tyler VanGemert LAc, Julie Gwyther LAc, and Carla Marie Toth LAc,...
Get Your ZUMBA On!
Here in Durango, practically everyone does “Two-A-Days.” A hike and a bike ride, jog the dog and an exercise class, run the trails and lift weights. It’s just what Duragoan’s do. In fact, some magazine somewhere did list Durango as one of the healthiest/most active places to live, right? If you are looking for something new to add to your two-a-day repertoire, read on. The latest fitness craze combines music,...
THERE IS NO CHILDHOOD OBESITY EPIDEMIC
Image: “THERE IS NO CHILDHOOD OBESITY EPIDEMIC” Fitness club argues against common beliefs about overweight kids Nearly one out of every three American children is clinically overweight or obese. The health and well-being of future generations is undeniably at risk. And yet the fastest-growing fitness club chain in the world is about to launch a nationwide campaign featuring TV commercials and full-page ads...
16TH ANNUAL JOURNEY OF HOPE 5K FAMILY RUN/WALK TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010
16TH ANNUAL JOURNEY OF HOPE 5K FAMILY RUN/WALK TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010 The 16th Annual Journey of Hope 5K Family Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, 1010 Three Springs Blvd., Durango. This is a new location for the event. The race will start at the Mercy Regional Breast Care Center and the race will take place on the scenic trails of Three Springs. The Journey of...
ENERGY STAR New Homes: An Inside-Out Look at Building an Energy-Efficient Home
Summary: The Four Corner’s Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) and Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Inc. are teaming up through the Sustainable Building Education Program to offer a tour of an ENERGY STAR/ National Association of Home Builders Green Program-Gold Level new home under construction on Tuesday, September 7th. The home features air-tight construction, enhanced insulation, and ENERGY STAR rated appliances, lighting,...
Eat Local Challenge
Starting on Monday, September 5th, Durango Natural Foods Co-op is partnering with Local First, Healthy Lifestyles La Plata and the FLC Environmental Center to bring the first EAT LOCAL CHALLENGE. DNF has coordinated with approximately ten locally-owned restaurants, as well as local producers, to highlight locally produced food items. In the store, most locally produced items will be on sale, and the deli will be designing...
Anytime Fitness Raising More Money for Mercy Health Foundation
Pager item text : Anytime Fitness Image: Anytime Fitness Raising More Money for Mercy Health Foundation Locally owned Anytime Fitness, the 24-hour fitness club, is excited to announce their annual fundraiser for the Mercy Health Foundation. Last year, Anytime Fitness raised $1,300 for the Mercy Medical Breast Care Center and the fitness center is looking forward to exceeding that level in 2010. “The goal of the fundraiser is to...
Yoga Durango on Main
On Aug 2nd, Yoga Durango held its inaugural Sunrise Flow on Main. Yoga Durango- Durango’s Community Yoga Center- offers various styles of yoga for beginners to advanced yogis, including workshops and teacher trainings. With their new location, Yoga Durango on Main, yoga enthusiasts will have access to great classes, Mon-Fri, at a new convenient location- downtown @ 1140-A Main Ave. “We have expanded our practice to...
LPEA to host concurrent CoSEIA solar workshops, Aug. 26
Image:LPEA to host concurrent CoSEIA solar workshops, Aug. 26 Solar PV and solar thermal instruction to enhance local installer knowledge To assist in furthering quality installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal units in La Plata and Archuleta counties, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host advanced PV Building Code and Solar Thermal Systems workshops Thursday, Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sessions...
Your Green Wedding Awaits you at Fox Fire Farms
Imagine yourself standing under a beautiful altar with the one you love surrounded by majestic mountains, lush green pastures, and enchanting vineyards. The perfect dream come true for your special day is just minutes away at Fox Fire Farms. Offering coordinators, decorators, caterers & lodging, their event specialists are dedicated to ‘bringing your vision to life’. Set high on the hill overlooking breath...
‘Get the ‘Whole Expo’rience’
Planning is underway for The Four Corners ‘Whole Expo’, Holistic Health & Ecological Conference and Exposition for Your Whole Life. Bringing together business & services that promote healthy, holistic, living and ecological awareness, this event is a must see. This year there will be more people than ever before sharing new ideas, sustainable, alternative energy, local organic farming, & earth...
Old Fort Farm Stand serves to benefit students and community
Image:Old Fort Farm Stand serves to benefit students and community The Old Fort Farm Stand will be back in its usual home on the Fort Lewis College campus on Thursdays. The community is invited to stop by the stand, which will be near the FLC Clock Tower, any Thursday anytime from 2-4 p.m. Currently available produce includes greens, radishes, carrots, broccoli, snow peas and herbs, including basil, oregano, cilantro, dill and...
Mind Body Green
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