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Men’s Senior Softball Tournament, July 21-22
Image:Men’s Senior Softball Tournament, July 21-22 Durango, CO – Durango Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the inaugural Conrad Chavez – Senior Men’s Softball Tournament on July 21-22. Teams are guaranteed four slow-pitch games conducted by ASA rules, with some senior variations. Every player must be at least 50 years of age or older. Registrations received by July 12 can catch an early bird team...
Commuter Challenge Winners Announced
Image:Commuter Challenge Winners Announced 800 Durango business employees celebrate Clean Commute Week Durango, CO – The 6th Annual Trails 2000 Commuter Challenge winners were announced Friday night at Carver Brewing Company. Trails 2000 partners with the City of Durango on Clean Commute Week to encourage corporate participation in the week’s events. Clean Commute Week is an effort by the City of Durango to encourage a...
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2012-2013 15th Anniversary Season
Image:Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2012-2013 15th Anniversary Season Durango, CO – Tickets for the 2012-2013 15th Anniversary Season at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College are set to go on sale on-line at www.durangoconcerts.com on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 9 a.m.. On Monday, July 2, tickets will be available on the web site, but also by phone at 970.247.7657, or in person at the Ticket Office...
Durango Featured on Colorado & Company
Image:Durango Featured on Colorado & Company Durango, CO – June 21, 2012 The Durango area was featured on NBC Channel 9 Colorado & Company. Mary Monroe, Executive Director of Trails 2000 and Doug Lyon, Mayor of Durango/Dean of Fort Lewis College School of Business Adminstration were our fantastic spokespeople. Colorado & Company airs across Colorado and reaches an average of 10,000 to 15,000 households in Denver...
LPEA board now accepting applications for a new Director in District 4
Image:LPEA board now accepting applications for a new Director in District 4 Director Pam Patton’s appointment to the PUC leaves vacancy Durango, CO – With La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Director Pam Patton’s appointment to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), LPEA has begun the process to find a replacement to fill her seat on the LPEA Board of Directors. Patton officially stepped down from the LPEA...
DAC’S Summer Theater Production: “Beehive, The ‘60’S Musical”
Pager item text :Durango Art CenterImage:Durango Art Center’s Summer Theater Production: “Beehive, The ‘60’S Musical” Durango, CO – Don’t miss the 1960’s summer extravaganza at the Durango Arts Center. Beehive the ‘60s Musical, by Larry Gallagher, will open Friday, June 15, and run Fridays and Saturdays, June 15 – September 1. Bring your families, lovers, and friends to a...
Durango is named a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Image:Durango is named a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American BicyclistsThe League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) and Durango was named a Gold level BFC. The Gold BFC award recognizes Durango’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies. To...
Durango is named a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Image:Durango is named a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists The League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) and Durango was named a Gold level BFC. The Gold BFC award recognizes Durango’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies. To...
Steamworks Brewing Co. wins Gold at World Beer Cup
Image:Steamworks Brewing Co. wins Gold at World Beer Cup Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Berliner Weisse topped the German-Style Sour Ale category at the 2012 World Beer Cup, earning the unique brew a gold award in the international judging. The brews were eligible for gold, silver and bronze awards in their respective categories, and judges presented a total of 284 awards. Two hundred and eleven judges from 27 countries conducted...
“Recently Domesticated” exhibit at the Friends of the Arts Library at the Durango Arts Center
Image:”Recently Domesticated” exhibit at the Friends of the Arts Library at the Durango Arts Center New works by Heather Leavitt Martinez Durango, CO, June 21, 2012: Recent works by Heather Leavitt Martinez will be on exhibit July and August at the Friends of the Arts Library (FOAL), located upstairs at the Durango Arts Center. There will be an opening reception Friday, July 6, 5:00-7:00 p.m. The event is free, the artist...
La Plata County Commissioners Enact Stage II Fire Restrictions
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Enact Stage II Fire Restrictions Durango, CO – La Plata County continues to experience above-average temperatures, dry winds, low humidity, and no rain. As a result of these conditions, La Plata County now has extremely dry conditions that can provide explosive fire growth and behavior. Developing drought conditions and larger wildland fires in the Southwest and other regions of the...
Autumn Teneyl Designs
Image:Autumn Teneyl Designs Autumn Teneyl Designs (ATD) is a Colorado clothing company that is in need of expansion to keep up with our ever-growing fan base and customer demand for conscious, domestic eco-chic clothing. At this time we proudly manufacture all our designs in Colorado; our production house is unable to grow to accommodate more orders. We’ve found a new ethical, sociallyconscious sew...
Tips for Turning a Home into a Vacation Rental
Durango City Council recently announced that the city will be waiving fees and permit requirements for homeowners that want to offer their homes as vacation rentals as more than 20,000 cyclists, media and enthusiasts descend upon Durango for the US Pro Challenge Bike Race this August. As Durango prepares to almost certainly run into capacity issues, many Durango residents are planning to get out of town and earn some extra...
LPEA welcomes three new Journeymen Lineman
Image:LPEA welcomes three new Journeymen Lineman Journeyman Linemen Matney, Sieg join LPEA; apprentice Ribera “journeys” out Durango, CO – Further enhancing its commitment to provide safe, reliable electricity to its members in La Plata and Archuleta counties, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) welcomes three Journeyman Linemen to its operations team. Linemen are responsible for constructing and maintaining...
Basic Computer Skills Class Offered at Durango Public Library
Image:Basic Computer Skills Class Offered at Durango Public Library Durango, CO – On Wednesday, June 27, 10:00-11:30 am the Durango Public Library will be offering a Basic Computer Skills class. The first part of the class will cover use of the mouse, keyboard and basic Windows file management. The second part of the class will be a question and answer session. Laptops will be provided by the library for this class. Advance...
Come and “Tear it Up 4 Tyler”
Image:Come and “Tear it Up 4 Tyler” Durango, CO – Come join in as a spectator or participant in the 5th Annual “Tear it Up 4 Tyler” Skateboard Contest on Saturday, June 16. The day guarantees to be full of excitement and fun, so come down to the Skate Park and rip or just enjoy the day watching all the great riders and listening to music by Little Wilderness. The contest will include street and bowl...
La Plata County Commissioners Seek Planning Commission Member
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Seek Planning Commission Member Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an interested individual to serve as an Alternate on the Planning Commission. This position is advisory and is not monetarily compensated. However, reasonable mileage expenses will be reimbursed and a meal provided. An application and board description may be obtained online at...
Gov. Hickenlooper names Pam Patton to PUC
Image:Gov. Hickenlooper names Pam Patton to PUC Denver, CO - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 – Gov. John Hickenlooper today appointed Pam Patton to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Patton, of Bayfield, has served on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board since 2000 and is a past board president and the current board secretary. She serves on LPEA’s Administration and External Organizations & Issues...
Register for July’s SW Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference
Image:Register for July’s SW Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is sponsoring the 3rd annual Southwest Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference on Friday, July 13 at Durango’s Doubletree Hotel. The conference is a full day of speakers, seminars, workshops and networking opportunities specifically designed for women...
Announcing 2012 Durango Melodrama
Pager item text :2012 Durango MelodramaImage:Announcing 2012 Durango Melodrama The Two Orphans by Eugene Corman and Phillipe d’Ennery June 15 – September 22 Durango, CO – Durango’s historic Strater Hotel is proud to announce the start of its 2012 Durango Melodrama season-all shows to be performed at the Henry Strater Theatre, June 15 – September 22. This season’s feature...
