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National Rural Electric Youth Tour June 8-15, 2017
High school juniors invited to apply for trip to Washington D.C. National Rural Electric Youth Tour set for June 8-15, 2017 Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), in partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), is seeking high school juniors to be a part of the National Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington D.C., set for June 8-15, 2017. Application deadline is Monday, Jan. 9,...
Mercury goes Retrograde – Once Again
MERCURY goes RETROGRADE once again— The planet Mercury– which rules the mind, communication, business, & transportation– is getting ready for another vacation and this one starts December ,19th and goes to January, 8th. The holi-daze (holidays) slip into plod mode and stay that way through the first week of January 2017. Actually the holi-glaze times are a good opportunity to slow down a little and be centered in the...
November La Plata County Real Estate Numbers
November La Plata County Real Estate Results are in, and we have good news! This November saw a higher number of real estate transactions than any year since before 2009! We expected a more solid November than last year, but it is certainly exciting to see such strong results, especially so late in the year. Year to date, we are at a 1,052 total transactions compared to 1,018 last year at this time. By these numbers, it appears that...
LPEA lunch to raise funds for Salvation Army
LPEA lunch to raise funds for Salvation Army Varieties of green chili and more on menu Wednesday, Dec. 14 Durango, CO – In an effort to assist the Salvation Army over the holiday season, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host its Stuff the Kettle Green Chili Lunch, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at the cooperative’s Durango headquarters, 45 Stewart Street in Bodo Industrial Park. No reservations required. From 11:30 a.m. to...
Bar D Wranglers preform on Dec. 17, 2016
Bar D Wranglers return to the Community Concert Hall, Dec. 17, 2016 Very limited tickets remain for annual, fun-filled “Christmas Jubilee” Durango, CO – The Bar D Wranglers’ popular “Christmas Jubilee” returns for the holidays, as Durango’s much-beloved cowboy crooners come off the Bar D ranch and take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Limited tickets remain. With the...
Events at Fort Lewis College – December, 2016
Are you looking for something fun to do around the holidays? Checkout the amazing talents that Fort Lewis College is bringing into town these next couple weeks! FORT LEWIS COLLEGE CALENDAR – December 4 – December 17, 2016 Sunday, December 4 Merely Players Presents “A Christmas Carol” – 1 p.m., Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College Visit www.durangoconcerts.com for more information. Durango Choral Society Presents “A Traditional...
Polar Express
Polar Express Durango, CO – Make it your holiday tradition to bring the whole family to take the magical journey to the North Pole! Seats sell quickly for this very special event, especially premium seats. The award-winning book comes to life through the chefs, hobo, conductor, the Hero Boy, Billy, Santa and all the elves on this historic steam train! All passengers will enjoy hot chocolate and a treat served by your personal...
Light Show at Aztec Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument will be ablaze with hundreds of luminarias on the night of Thursday, December 8. Viewing begins at 6 P.M. and the event is free and open to the public.
Polar Express Now Worldwide
Thousands of families will climb aboard the Polar Express train at locations across the world this holiday season. All of them originated right here in Durango with a company called Rail Events Inc.
BID Report – Singing With Santa and Noel Night
Singing With Santa and Noel Night are two holiday events that will kick off the holiday season in Durango. Tim Walsworth, director of the Durango Business Improvement District, shares more info.
Four Hacks for Keeping Kids Healthy This Winter
As parents, we hate to see our kids sick. It tugs at the heartstrings and, if we’re not so lucky, also means that they’re going to be a lot more needy and clingy. They may even make a few extra nasty messes in the house – always a fun thing to clean up. As the weather gets colder and we’re forced inside in close contact to one another, there are more opportunities for germ spreading in a short amount of time. It can seem like everyone...
Manna Soup Kitchen – Meals for families 2016
Manna No Go Gala! This is the ninth year the Manna Soup Kitchen is hosting a special fundraiser to feed families in our community! You can help feed the families in need in our community by mailing a donation to the Manna soup kitchen at P.O. Box 1196 or by making a secure donation through Manna’s Soup Kitchen’s Website. Make a Donation Online Or if you’d like to contribute non-perishable food or...
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill’s annual fundraiser will raise funds for Housing Solutions for the Southwest
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill’s annual fundraiser set for Dec. 13 Anniversary party will raise funds for Housing Solutions for the Southwest Durango, CO – Seasons Rotisserie & Grill in Downtown Durango will once again celebrate its anniversary giving back to community with a special evening fundraiser at the restaurant Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. The special evening at the restaurant will benefit Housing Solutions for the Southwest....
Breast Cancer Awareness & Women’s Resources
Nothing has ever made me feel so powerless as the day my sister — my confidante, my best friend, my hero — was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was fortunate enough to catch the disease early (and has since entered remission!), but it’s gotten me thinking a lot about the need for better access to women’s health information. Many thanks for all that you do to support the amazing power of women! Helen Carter of http://selfexam.org/ In...
Blind Boys of Alabama will be “Talkin’ Christmas!”
DURANGO, Colo. – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes the Blind Boys of Alabama, bringing a special holiday show, “Talkin’ Christmas” to the stage on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, 7:30 p.m. The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized world-wide as both living legends and modern-day innovators. Not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions, the group helped define those traditions in...
Are you Ready for Noel Night 2016?
Local First invites you to Durango’s annual downtown Christmas Party! Join us Friday, December 2nd, 2016, for an all-day-and-evening holiday celebration sponsored by over 93 downtown Durango merchants. It’s our way of saying thank you to the community for supporting our historic downtown throughout the year. Each participating merchant creates their own unique Noel Night celebration with discounts, raffles, holiday refreshments,...
The Met: Live in HD continues on Dec. 10 with L’Amour de Loin
Performance transmitted “live” to FLC campus from New York’s Metropolitan Opera DURANGO, Colo. – The Met: Live in HD, presented by the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in partnership with The Metropolitan Opera, continues its 2016-2017 season Saturday, Dec. 10 with a new production – Saariaho’s L’Amour de Loin. L’Amour de Loin will be broadcast live in high definition from New York’s Metropolitan Opera in the...
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to perform classic “Nutcracker”
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to perform classic “Nutcracker” San Juan Symphony featured at Community Concert Hall event, Dec. 9-11 Durango, CO – Nearly 50 local dancers will join the professionals of the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to present the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. For the 10th consecutive year, the ballet will charm Durango audiences with two...
Pagosa Rallies After Fire
After fire destroyed one of the oldest buildings in Pagosa Springs, learn how the town rallied to help businesses displaced by the disaster. It’s likely to be one of the toughest conversations you’ll ever have with your family, but a local health organization says you shouldn’t put it off any longer, no matter what your age. Find out what you should be talking about at the dinner table this Thanksgiving holiday. She was one of the...
Wolf Creek Ski Area will be open Thursday, November 24th for Thanksgiving weekend
Wolf Creek Ski Area will be open Thursday, November 24th for Thanksgiving weekend with the beginner lift, Nova, operating from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ski School will be available for both adults and children, including the Wolf Pup Program. Ski and snowboard rentals will be available, along with the Upper Lodge and Treasure Sports. This page will be updated with more information as it becomes available. Currently Wolf Creek is...
