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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,...
A new look for the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks to be unveiled July 19
Image:A new look for the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks unveiled July 19 Durango, CO – On July 19, 2012, a new era of Fort Lewis College Athletics will begin as the College unveils two new Skyhawk logos, a primary and secondary logo. The official unveiling ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the Student Union Vallecito Room. Everyone is invited. Fort Lewis College will retain the nickname “Skyhawks” and its mascot,...
Michael Franti & Spearhead Saturday, August 11, 2012
Image:Michael Franti & Spearhead Saturday, August 11, 2012 Durango, CO – Michael Franti & Spearhead are set to return to Durango to play an outdoor concert at Three Springs on Saturday, August 11th. Tickets for this stop on Franti’s summer 2012 “Do It For The Love” tour are on sale now and can be purchased locally at Animas Trading Co., Three Springs Information Center, and on-line at...
Durango Colorado Nominated As “Prettiest Painted Place”
Image:Durango Colorado Nominated As “Prettiest Painted Place” Southwestern Colorado mountain town showcases natural and painted beauty Durango, CO – Durango is one of hundreds of attractive towns and neighborhoods that will compete this summer in a national contest to find the “Prettiest Painted Places in America”. The competition, which is sponsored by the Paint Quality Institute, a leading source of...
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...
Library Lecture Series Focuses On “Saving Your Family’s Life”
Image:Library Lecture Series Focuses On “Saving Your Family’s Life” Durango, CO – The Durango Public Library continues its series of lectures focused on the health and well-being of children and families with “Saving Your Family’s Life” on Wednesday, July 11 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. During this lecture, you’ll get tips on how to lead a natural, healthy lifestyle without the use of drugs....
Durango Public Library Collecting Food Donations
Image:Durango Public Library Collecting Food Donations Durango, CO – People of all ages are invited to bring nonperishable food donations to Durango Public Library as part of the “Dream Big Food Drive” to benefit the Durango Food Bank. The food drive is part of the library’s annual summer reading program. The library has already collected more than 100 food items during the month of June, but hopes to reach a...
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...
Have You Registered Your Cell Phone or Internet Phone for Reverse 9-1-1 Notifications?
Image:Have You Registered Your Cell Phone or Internet Phone for Reverse 9-1-1 Notifications? Durango, CO – La Plata County’s emergency notification system (commonly referred to as “Reverse 9-1-1”) is used in emergencies by emergency responders to notify residents of incidents that may affect their homes or their safety. Now, residents may register up to five cell phones or VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)...
LPEA to host lighting workshop in Pagosa Springs, July 12
Image:LPEA to host lighting workshop in Pagosa Springs, July 12 Free informational series to further energy efficiency lighting education Durango, CO – As part of its Free Information Series designed to help members “save their energy,” La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host “It’s All About Lights,” Thursday, July 12, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library, 811 San Juan St.,...
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...
A “Randy” Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks
Image:A “Randy” Firkin to be tapped at Steamworks Firkin Fridays continues at the brewpub on July 6, 3 p.m. Durango, CO – The brewdogs at Steamworks Brewing Co. were feeling the heat (and wafting sentimental about Austin Powers) and thus created the perfect lusty brew for July’s Firkin Friday, a “shandy-style” beer christened the Randy Firkin. Firkin Fridays continues at Steamworks on July 6, 2012,...
Start a Fire, Go to Jail, Be Sued
Image:Start a Fire, Go to Jail, Be Sued La Plata, CO – With new fires breaking out daily La Plata County Sheriff’s Office issued a word of caution: Anyone who decides to violate the well publicized Colorado Governor’s and La Plata County Commissioners’ bans on fires, including fireworks, could find themselves in jail. “At the least, people setting off fireworks will be issued a summons which carries a...
Summertime Adventures in Durango
Image:Summertime Adventures in Durango Full access to recreation and summer adventures Durango, CO – Durango is fortunate that our summer activities, travel and tourism businesses have not been affected by wildfires. It’s business as usual in the scenic Colorado mountain town. Durango offers cooler temperatures and plenty of water activities for a refreshing Colorado mountain vacation. Enjoy attractions like Mesa Verde...
Fort Lewis College hosting Future Leaders of Colorado summer program
Image:Fort Lewis College hosting Future Leaders of Colorado summer program Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College and the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County are partnering to offer a three day summer program for local high school youth. Sponsored by funding from the US Department of Education, the Future Leaders of Colorado @ Fort Lewis College summer program is designed to encourage confidence and reduce barriers for area youth...
City of Durango Cancels Fireworks Display
Image:City of Durango Cancels Fireworks Display Durango, CO – The City of Durango will cancel its annual Fourth of July fireworks display. The decision is consistent with other communities throughout the State and is in keeping with Governor Hickenlooper’s recent state wide fire ban. “We do not want to send a mixed message to the community,” stated City Manager Ron LeBlanc, “The Governor and local fire...
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,...
Community Concert Hall and Alpine Bank team up for summer concert series
Image:Community Concert Hall and Alpine Bank team up for summer concert series Buckley Park in Downtown Durango to be the venue for FREE Thursday evening shows Durango, CO – Alpine Bank of Durango and the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College have teamed up for a special free summer concert series in Durango’s Buckley Park. “Alpine Bank and Your Community Concert Hall present Concerts in the Park” on...
Riverhouse Children’s Center Receives Grant for Building Project
Image:Riverhouse Children’s Center Receives Grant for Building Project Riverhouse Children’s Center announced today that it has received a $40,000 grant from the Qualistar Colorado Capital Fund to support the building of a new operating facility on Florida Road. Riverhouse Children’s Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, child development center located in Durango, Colorado. The center’s mission is to provide...
Simple Touch Nooks Now Available at Durango Public Library
Image:Simple Touch Nooks Now Available at Durango Public Library Durango, CO – Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Durango Public Library the Library now has 40 NOOK eReaders for check-out by library patrons. They are preloaded with titles on subjects like Best Sellers, Mystery Series, Business, Durango Literary Festival Authors, Children’s Interactive Books, Fiction and Nonfiction and more. The Nooks come...
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