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La Plata Electric Association honored for newsletter excellence
Image:La Plata Electric Association honored for newsletter excellence Colorado Rural Electric Association lauds writing, content of “Watt’s Up” Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has been honored for newsletter excellence by the Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA) for its publication “Watt’s Up” included in CREA’s monthly magazine, Colorado Country Life. CREA...
Laura Rome named Executive Assistant at LPEA
Image:Laura Rome named Executive Assistant at LPEA Durango, CO – Laura Rome has been named Executive Assistant at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). In her new position, Rome will handle official business of the cooperative and report directly to LPEA CEO Greg Munro, as well as provide support services to the Board of Directors. Rome comes to LPEA from Parelli Natural Horsemanship in Pagosa Springs, where she worked for 10...
Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
Image:Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas announced that Dr. Jay T. Harrison has been hired as the new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. He will begin in his new position on August 15, 2012. Dr. Harrison comes to the Center from a position as director of federal programs at Fairfield...
Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration Kicks off Railroad’s Summer Season
Image:Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration Kicks off Railroad’s Summer Season Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad begins summer schedule to Silverton Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will kick off the opening of summer service to Silverton with the annual Narrow Gauge Day celebration in front of the Durango depot at 479 Main Avenue. This free community event will be Friday,...
Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet Moves to Miller Middle School on May 9
Image:Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet Moves to Miller Middle School on May 9 Durango, CO – Hosted by Durango Parks and Recreation, the annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet kicks off at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9 at the Miller Middle School track. Children of all ages are invited to attend to the free meet and exhibit their running, jumping and throwing skills. The meet features a variety of sprint...
La Plata Electric Association Annual Meeting set for May 12, 2012
Image:La Plata Electric Association Annual Meeting set for May 12, 2012 All members invited: results of director elections to be announced Durango, CO – Results of director elections in the four districts of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) are slated to be announced at the electric cooperative’s Annual Meeting, Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Sky Ute Casino and Resort, Ignacio. Annual Meeting registration begins at 9 a.m.,...
Ed Asner to star as FDR in awarding-winning, one-man production at the Community Concert Hall on May 16
Image:Ed Asner to star as FDR in awarding-winning, one-man production at the Community Concert Hall on May 16 Durango, CO – Campobello Theatre Productions, Inc. and Gero Productions, LLC present Ed Asner starring as FDR, coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:30 p.m. To celebrate the kick off of the Community Concert Hall’s 15th Anniversary season, a special VIP reception...
Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012 The Durango Area Tourism Office announces the appointment of three new members on their Board of Directors with terms beginning in 2012. Board members represent the depth of tourism in La Plata County and they fairly represent all entities within their specific sector of the industry. The thirteen-member Board meets once a month and each member serves a 3-year term. New...
Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat The Durango Area Tourism Office announces the mid-term opening of the Specialty Lodgers Seat on the Board of Directors. This seat is open to qualified lodgers that work in the specialty lodging industry. Specialty Lodging includes Cabins, Ranches, B & Bs, Lodges, Campgrounds and RV parks. Board members represent the depth of tourism in La Plata County and they...
Summer Jobs Available at Durango Mountain Resort
Image:Summer Jobs Available at Durango Mountain Resort Work & Play in the Great Outdoors Durango, CO – Summer is just around the corner and Durango Mountain Resort is hiring for the warm weather season. If spending the summer while enjoying the great outdoors and having fun while working, then Durango Mountain Resort is the place for you! Full-time and part-time positions are currently available in departments including food...
Durango in the running for BeerCity USA 2012
Pager item text : Durango…Next BeerCity USA? Image: Durango in the running for BeerCity USA 2012 The Colorado mountain town of Durango has secured nomination in the final running for BeerCity USA 2012. Votes are now being tallied by Examiner.com, a “go-to” web site for craft brewing aficionados. Locals and fans of Durango’s breweries are urged to cast a vote directly at http://polldaddy.com/poll/6132829...
Marketing expert to lead new class from Small Business Development Center
Pager item text :Is Your Marketing Working?Image:Marketing expert to lead new class from Small Business Development Center DURANGO, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College presents a brand new class for 2012. The Measurement for Effective Marketing class is designed to help organizations get the most for their marketing dollar. The class takes place on Wednesday, May 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Durango...
Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Announces Open Board Member Seat Specialty Lodgers Board Seat Applications Accepted Durango, CO – The Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) announces the mid-term opening of the Specialty Lodgers Seat on the Board of Directors. This seat is open to qualified lodgers that work in the specialty lodging industry. Specialty Lodging includes Cabins, Ranches, B & Bs, Lodges, Campgrounds, and RV...
The Turtle Island Quartet with Mike Marshall to perform at the Community Concert Hall on May 9
Image:The Turtle Island Quartet with Mike Marshall to perform at the Community Concert Hall on May 9 Durango, CO – Called a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the Turtle Island Quartet will perform at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:30 p.m. The Turtles will be joined by Mike Marshall, one of the worlds most accomplished and versatile...
Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012
Image:Durango Area Tourism Office Elects Board Members for 2012 DATO Board represents tourism interests in La Plata County Durango, CO – The Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) announces the appointment of three new members on their Board of Directors with terms beginning in 2012. Board members represent the depth of tourism in La Plata County and they fairly represent all entities within their specific sector of the...
Durango Announces Open Karate Tournament
Image:Durango Announces Open Karate Tournament Durango, CO: The Durango Karate Club and Durango Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2012 Durango Open Karate Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 5th at Escalante Middle School. Events include white belt through black belt divisions in kata, weapons kata, kumite (sparring) and team kumite. Top competitors receive trophies, medals or Grand Champion...
La Plata County Commissioners Accepting Applications for a Proposed
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Accepting Applications for a Proposed Federal Mineral District Board Durango, CO – The Board of County Commissioners is soliciting applications from interested individuals to serve on the Board of Directors of the proposed La Plata County Federal Mineral District. If the district is established the new Board of Directors will be responsible for distributing approximately $500,000, on an...
Jump On The 2nd Annual Durango Blues Train June 2, 2012
Pager item text :Durango Blues TrainImage:Jump On The 2nd Annual Durango Blues Train June 2, 2012 Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival present the 2nd Annual Durango Blues Train this June 2, 2012. This exclusive musical event returns for a second year after overwhelming response and praise for the events first blues train. This exclusive and moving musical...
The best of the best student research on display at the FLC Undergraduate Research Symposium
Image:The best of the best student research on display at the FLC Undergraduate Research Symposium DURANGO – From analyzing the geometry and statistical patterns of the country music group Lady Antebellum to understanding the synthesis and characterization of P,P’-1,4-diphospha-cyclohexane derivatives and their metal coordination reactions, the Fort Lewis College 2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium is full of...
Canadian folk trio the Good Lovelies to host Songwriter’s Workshop
Image:Canadian folk trio the Good Lovelies to host Songwriter’s Workshop Free workshop to be held at noon, prior to the Concert Hall show, April 18 Durango, CO – The Canadian folk trio the Good Lovelies will host a free workshop for aspiring or experienced songwriters on Wednesday, April 18, Noon to 1 p.m. on stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The workshop is in advance of the trio’s Concert...
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