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Results of LPEA director elections announced at Annual Meeting
Results of LPEA director elections announced at Annual Meeting Two incumbents re-elected; one new director joins the board Durango, CO – Proving once again that every vote counts, results of director elections in three of four districts of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) were announced at the electric cooperative’s Annual Meeting, Thursday, May 22, 2014, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Incumbents...
2014 DURANGO MELODRAMA & VAUDEVILLE: The Dame of Durango
By Writer and Director Jenny Fitts Reynolds June 27 – August 30, 2014 Durango, CO – New Strater Hotel Corporation is proud to present its 2014 Durango Melodrama &Vaudeville season-to be performed at the Henry Strater Theatre, June 27 – August 30 (closed Mondays). This season’s feature performance is The Dame of Durango by Director Jenny Fitts Reynolds. SHOW SYNOPSIS: Welcome to the humble mining town of...
La Plata Electric Association names college scholarship recipients
Academic achievements of seven area high school seniors recognized Durango, CO – Recipients of the 2014-2015 La Plata Electric, John Voelker Memorial, Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Tri-State Generation and Transmission scholarships have been announced by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). The 30th Annual LPEA College Scholarships, two four-year scholarships (up to $7000 annually or $28,000 for tuition, books and fees),...
Weight Watchers Tips the Scales for Heath Care Professionals
The Daily Meal Partners with MedPage Today and Everyday Health to Determine Best and Worst Weight-Loss Programs New York, NY(May 14th, 2014) – The Daily Meal – Spanfeller Media Group’s (SMG) mega food site – today announces its latest report, 12 Best and Worst Weight-Loss Programs According to the Experts, in partnership with Everyday Health and MedPage Today. Tapping into the MedPage Today audience of health...
Inside Durango Sports 5/8/14
The Fort Lewis College Men’s and Women’s Cycling teams grabbed third place in the Team Omnium at the Collegiate Road Cycling National Championships in Richmond, Virginia, thanks to two men’s national championship wins and strong finishes for the women’s team. Learn more from John Mahoney, this week’s anchor for Inside Durango Sports.
Open 4 Business – 05/08/14
Open 4 Business by Inside Durango Local businesses get a financial hug for Mother’s Day; a local entrepreneur turns his love for Mexican dulces into a profitable Latino market; and we visit with a real estate professional who makes a living without ever posting a listing. These stories and more on Open 4 Business with Jim Mackay.
Inside Durango News 5-8-14
Riverview Elementary students plant a rainbow of trees on their campus, fancy hats top off the entertainment at the Rochester Hotel’s Derby Day Party, and Durango residents sound off about pot stores downtown. These stories and more on this edition of Inside Durango News, featuring Ashley Dickson.
LPC Home Show – Ep. 2
Welcome to the La Plata County Home Show, a monthly video catalog for real estate in La Plata County. On each episode we take you inside some of the most amazing and elegant homes for sale in the area. Later in the show, we’ll bring you tips useful for anyone looking to buy a first home and more. The La Plata County Home Show is brought to you by Alpine Bank, your local mortgage experts, and by The Wells Group Real Estate...
LPC Home Show – May 2014
Welcome to the La Plata County Home Show, a monthly video catalog for real estate in La Plata County. On each episode we take you inside some of the most amazing and elegant homes for sale in the area. Later in the show, we’ll bring you tips useful for anyone looking to buy a first home and more. The La Plata County Home Show is brought to you by Alpine Bank, your local mortgage experts, and by The Wells Group Real Estate...
Business Improvement District launches “Sunsational Summer” promotion
Pager item text :Downtown Durango Image:Business Improvement District launches “Sunsational Summer” promotion Shopping Spectacular in Downtown Durango set for Friday-Sunday, May 9-11 Durango, CO – Summer is starting early in the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), as the BID kicks off the “Sunsational Summer” marketing promotion, highlighting events in and around Durango this...
Business Improvement District launches “Sunsational Summer” promotion
Business Improvement District launches “Sunsational Summer” promotion Shopping Spectacular in Downtown Durango set for Friday-Sunday, May 9-11 Durango, CO – Summer is starting early in the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), as the BID kicks off the “Sunsational Summer” marketing promotion, highlighting events in and around Durango this May-June-July-August. Of key focus in May is the...
Durango Colorado Real Estate – Durango Downtown Real Estate
Durango offers diversity when it comes to real estate. Whether you are looking for a victorian home in historical downtown, a luxury home in the mountains, a rural cabin or comfortable townhome – we have everything you need to cover your residential needs. Nearby areas also include Bayfield, Ignacio, Cortez and slope-side living at Purgatory. In this section we offer information on real estate, housing information, land...
Inside Durango Sports 5/1/14
Fort Lewis College Cycling are headed to the Nationals, Skyhawk Lacrosse post a historic victory over Colorado College, FLC Softball makes it to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championship, and we go fist to fist with the warriors of Durango Martial Arts Academy. All this and more on this week’s Inside Durango Sports.
Inside Durango News 5-1-14
Whether retail pot stores will be allowed in the downtown business district may be a moot point if the current draft of a city pot ordinance is approved. La Plata County Veterans may soon have their own resource center where they can find community assistance. And we pop the cork on last week’s Durango Wine Experience in this edition of Inside Durango News.
Dancing with Durango Stars
Pager item text :Community Connections, IncImage:Dancing with Durango Stars Fundraiser for local nonprofit Community Connections, Inc. Durango, CO – On May 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. the Durango Arts Center will be transformed into a dazzling showcase for Dancing with the Durango Stars! Thirteen couples performing different dance styles will compete for the coveted mirror ball trophy. Dancers include local musician Tim Sullivan,...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Pager item text :Iron Horse Bicycle ClassicImage:Iron Horse Bicycle Classic May 24-26, 2014 Durango, CO- This years Bicycle classic will take place on May 24-26, 2014. Celebrating Over 100 Years of Cycling in Durango The town of Durango has long been enthusiastic about cycling. This photo was taken of the Durango Wheel Club at Bakers Bridge in 1895, on one of Durango’s favorite road loops. How the Iron Horse was Conceived The...
Open 4 Business – 04/24/14
Open 4 Business by Inside Durango Forget direct mail, some retailers find special events are the way to market their products. And will the “Bridge to Nowhere” ever get anywhere? We visit with transportation commissioner Sidney Zink during this week’s edition of Open 4 Business.
Inside Durango Sports 4/24/14
Recaps of baseball, track meets, and lacrosse matches from Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio high schools; tips on throwing a rocket-fast softball; and a visit with Broncos fans who stood for hours in line to meet two players on a tour of Colorado. Watch Inside Durango Sports with Jordan Alexander.
Inside Durango News 4-24-14
A ticket may be in your future if you park too long in the airport’s unloading zone. Local fishermen want to know why bugs — and the trout that eat them — are disappearing from the Anima River; and efforts are under way to resurrect a pioneer cemetery from the dust. These stories and more on this edition of Inside Durango News.
The Durango Blues Train
Pager item text : D&SNGRR The Durango Blues Train May 30-31, 2014, and August 22-23, 2014 Durango, CO – The Durango Blues Train is a unique ‘moving’ experience featuring live blues acts while passengers travel aboard the D&SNGRR’s coal-fired, steam-powered train to the spectacular and breathtaking “Highline” canyon of Colorado’s San Juan National Forest. The Durango Blues Train will...