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Treasurer’s Office Offers Property Tax Payments Online

Image:Treasurer’s Office Offers Property Tax Payments Online La Plata County – La Plata County Treasurer Ed Murray launched “Treasurer Web” for the convenience of property owners in La Plata County. Now, anywhere in the world with internet access, La Plata County property owners can now pay their property taxes online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or by e-check: To access...

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The Durango Old Car Club presents the 2012 Durango Motor Expo

Image:The Durango Old Car Club presents the 2012 Durango Motor Expo Durango, CO – Saturday June 16th on Main Avenue between College Drive and 10th Street from 9-3. The event is free and includes classic cars and trucks from all eras. A silent auction for custom pedal cars and local gift packages takes place throughout the day along with kids activities and a chance to vote for the best cars on exhibit. Proceeds benefit Mercy...

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Durango’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $9.1 million in Economic Activity and Supports 309 Jobs Annually According to Americans for the Arts

Image:Durango’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $9.1 million in Economic Activity Supports 309 Jobs Annually According to Americans for the Arts Arts Industry Returns $645,000 in Revenue to Local and State Coffers Durango, CO – The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $9,053,126 in annual economic activity in the Durango area-supporting 309 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $645,000 in local...

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Renowned artist LeRoy Neiman featured in Arts Perspective Magazine

Image:Renowned artist LeRoy Neiman featured in Arts Perspective Magazine Durango, CO – Art Perspective, the independent quarterly magazine covering the arts throughout Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners, has received a unique and special honor – permission to feature a work from renowned painter LeRoy Neiman, considered the world’s most recognizable contemporary artist, on the cover of its summer 2012...

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High Noon Rotary To Celebrate a Year of Giving

Image:High Noon Rotary To Celebrate a Year of Giving Durango, CO – For each of the Forty years that Durango High Noon Rotary has been in Durango, the club member have raised funds for many community project and organizations. In addition many members volunteer their time and efforts to help our community. 2012 is no exception. During the Rotary year 2011-2012 (July 1 to July 1) Durango High Noon Rotary has granted $10,000.00 to...

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LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ENACT FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Image:LA PLATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ENACT FIRE RESTRICTIONS Durango, CO – Due to the increasingly dry conditions and low humidity in La Plata County, and the serious threat of fire danger that these conditions impose, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners today enacted restrictions effective at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2012 on open burning in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County and upon all lands owned...

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City of Durango’s Clean Commute Week: June 16th – June 22nd, 2012

Image:Durango’s Clean Commute Week: June 16th – June 22nd, 2012 Durango, CO –  Clean Commute Week is an effort by the City of Durango to encourage citizens to get out of their single occupancy vehicle and try a transportation mode shift by promoting public transportation, carpooling, walking, and bicycling. Our goal is to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation to benefit people’s health,...

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“An evening with R. Carlos Nakai”

Image:”An evening with R. Carlos Nakai” A Benefit for the Mancos Public Library “An evening with R. Carlos Nakai” will Saturday, June 16th, 7:30pm (doors at 7pm) at the Mancos Opera House to benefit the Mancos Public Library The cost for this event is $35 general admission, $75 VIP private reception with R. Carlos Nakai (includes wine, beer and appetizers following the event).Proceeds to benefit the Mancos...

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June Fishing Tip of the Month in Durango Colorado

By Duranglers June is upon us and the snowmelt is pretty much done. The Animas River is fishing well and the high mountain creeks and the Piedra are very soon to be in fishable condition. The Animas is in prime streamer condition and there have been reports of caddis hatches in the evening. Here is Duranglers Guide Mike Sulkosky with an excellent dry fly fish! The San Juan River below Navajo Dam has just been brought back to 500 cfs...

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Marketing for Smarties Challenge open to current and aspiring entrepreneurs

Image:Marketing for Smarties Challenge open to current and aspiring entrepreneurs Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College will present the first of three Marketing for Smarties Challenge sessions at Durango Space on Thursday, June 21. The next two sessions will be July 12 and August 9. The sessions will all take place from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $149. To register for the Marketing for Smarties...

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Steamworks-Animas Valley Half-Marathon seeking volunteers

Image:Steamworks-Animas Valley Half-Marathon seeking volunteers Marc Witkes Scholarship/Durango Motorless Transit benefit from June 9 event Durango, CO – The Steamworks-Animas Valley Half-Marathon, set for Saturday, June 9, 2012, is seeking volunteers to assist on race day. Those interested are asked to contact co-race director Liz Feazell, 970.903.6145 or [email protected]. “Having volunteers serve as race officials...

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LPEA Golf Tournament set for June 23 at Pagosa Springs Golf Course

Image:LPEA Golf Tournament set for June 23 at Pagosa Springs Golf Course Fundraising event will benefit the Pagosa Springs Nurturing Center Pagosa Springs, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will once again host its annual Golf Tournament at the Pagosa Springs Golf Course, Saturday, June 23, 2012. Space is limited and registration deadline is June 19. Organized by LPEA’s line personnel, members of the International...

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Music in the Mountains

Pager item text :Music in the MountainsImage:Music in the Mountains July 8-29, 2012   Music in the Mountains is Southwest Colorado’s premier three-week classical music festival featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music. A host of concerts and events are performed in spectacular venues set in Durango, Colorado this coming season. This year’s festival dates are July 8...

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City Offers Summer Volleyball Programs for Youth and Adults

Image:City Offers Summer Volleyball Programs for Youth and Adults Durango, CO: Two great summer volleyball programs for adults and youth are being offered by Durango Parks and Recreation:Adult Volleyball – Fun in the sun volleyball starting June 7 through July 26, Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Santa Rita Park Volleyball Courts, $40 per person. This program welcomes adults and older teens of all ability levels to join. You will...

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Library Reminds Authors to Apply For Local Authors Fair

Image:Library Reminds Authors to Apply For Local Authors Fair Durango, CO – The Durango Public Library would like to remind local and Four Corners authors that the deadline to apply for inclusion in its Local Authors Fair is July 1. Each author will have a presence in the lobby on Saturday, September 29 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and Maria’s Bookshop will be on hand to sell titles. This event is a chance for authors to...

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Library Kicks off Cycling Film Series with “Bicycle Dreams”

Image:Library Kicks off Cycling Film Series with “Bicycle Dreams” Durango, CO: In honor of being the host city for the overall start of the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, the Durango Public will be screening the documentary “Bicycle Dreams” on Monday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. “Bicycle Dreams” is the true story of the Race Across America, a 3,000-mile, ten-day bicycle race across deserts, mountain...

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LPEA honored with two top national “Spotlight on Excellence” awards

Image:LPEA honored with two top national “Spotlight on Excellence” awards Cooperative acknowledged by Council of Rural Electric Communicators and NRECA Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has received recognition in the 2012 “Spotlight on Excellence” awards program, honored with two top awards in the national competition sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators (CREC) and...

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Starting Your Business Workshop set for June 14

Image:Starting Your Business Workshop June 14 Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is once again offering the Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Starting a business is risky. Understanding the risks and reducing them through careful planning improves the chances for...

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LPEA Outage Hotline

Image:LPEA Outage Hotline Durango, CO – With turbulent winds expected across the region today (Friday, May 25, 2012) and into the weekend, plus warnings of a high fire danger, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has stepped up its plans for safety when attending to any outages that may occur. As a result, outages due to downed power lines or trees fallen through the lines may be longer in duration than typical, as crews will...

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Lunch & Lights for laypeople workshop set for June 7

Image:Lunch & Lights for laypeople workshop set for June 7 LPEA to help business owners, residents understand energy efficient lighting Durango, CO – As part of its Free Information Series designed to help members “save their energy,” La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host “Lunch & Lights – for laypeople,” Thursday, June 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the cooperative’s multi-purpose...

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