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Sista Sessions Begin April 21
Image:Sista Sessions Begin April 21 Durango, CO – Sista Sessions, jointly sponsored by Durango Parks and Recreation and Inferno, is again offering skateboarding lessons for Durango girls. It’s a rare opportunity to join other girls learning to skate! Sista Sessions provides an inviting setting for girls to learn skills and increase their confidence. All ages and ability levels are welcome to join. Spring sessions take...
Durango Public Library Adds Early Literacy Stations
Image:Durango Public Library Adds Early Literacy Stations Durango, CO – With financial support from the Library Advisory Board, the Durango Public Library has purchased two Early Literacy Stations. These specially designed computers are packed with educational games and activities for children up to six years old and their parents or caregivers. Each computer includes dozens of award winning software titles in English and...
Tami Graham Presents “An evening with R. Carlos Nakai”, on June 16th
Image:Tami Graham Presents “An evening with R. Carlos Nakai”, on June 16th A benefit for the Mancos Public Library An evening with R. Carlos Nakai will be Saturday, June 16th, 7:30pm (doors at 7pm)Mancos Opera House The cost for the 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 Public Library. On-sale...
Spencers: Theatre of Illusion comes to the Concert Hall April 26
Image:Spencers: Theatre of Illusion comes to the Concert Hall April 26 Kevin and Cindy Spencer among the most highly-regarded magical entertainment acts Durango, CO – The “modern-day Houdinis,” the Spencers, bring their Theatre of Illusion to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Thursday, April 26, for a 7:30 p.m. show. The Spencers last visited Durango in April 2005. For more than two decades Kevin and...
Director elections to be held in all four LPEA board districts
Image:Director elections to be held in all four LPEA board districts Winners to be announced May 12 at LPEA Annual Meeting in Ignacio Durango, CO – With challenges in the energy industry looming large, interest in securing a “seat at the table” when La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) determines current and future policy has stimulated a solid field of candidates for the up-coming board of directors election in all...
LEGO Robotics Demonstrations at the Durango Public Library
Image:LEGO Robotics Demonstrations at the Durango Public Library Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will host Alpine Educational Associates for a hands-on demonstration of LEGO Robotics on Wednesday April 18th and Tuesday April 24th from 3-5:30pm in the Library’s lobby. Using a few sensors and motors and a central processor, fully programmable robots can be built in an amazing variety of configurations. More than just a...
LPEA to host “Be ‘Smart’ About Meters” presentation, April 26 and May 1
Image:LPEA to host “Be ‘Smart’ About Meters” presentation, April 26 and May 1 Free Information Series to discuss LPEA’s new automated metering infrastructure Durango, CO – As part of its Free Information Series, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host “Be ‘Smart’ About Meters,” a presentation discussing LPEA’s new Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI)....
Commercial lighting information workshop set for April 19 at LPEA
Image:Commercial lighting information workshop set for April 19 at LPEA New innovations, rebate opportunities to be introduced during session Durango, CO – As part of its Free Information Series designed to continue to help members “save their energy,” La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host “It’s all about Lights!” Thursday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the cooperative’s multi-purpose...
Mountain Bike Specialists of Durango to Host Online Charity Auction in Support of Local Family
Image:Mountain Bike Specialists of Durango to Host Online Charity Auction in Support of Local Family Durango’s premier bike retailer creates online charity auction and donates $3,500 mountain bike for bids in support of victims from February house explosion Durango, CO – (April 5, 2012) Mountain Bike Specialists (MBS), Durango’s premier bike shop and top cycling retailer for over 40-years, will use its business for...
HISTORIC STRATER HOTEL TURNS 125 YEARS OLD
Image:HISTORIC STRATER HOTEL TURNS 125 YEARS OLD Celebrations Commence with Annual Open House, Thursday, April 19, 2012 Durango, CO – Durango’s historic Strater Hotel is celebrating its 125th birthday during 2012. Throughout the year, the Strater Hotel will enjoy a variety of activities, celebrations, and events. Kicking off its birthday is the annual Strater Hotel Open House scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 4:00 p.m....
Library Invites Authors to Apply For Local Authors Fair
Image:Library Invites Authors to Apply For Local Authors Fair Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library invites local and Four Corners authors to apply for inclusion in its Local Authors Fair. This event is a chance to interact with the community and promote your work. 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...
New Medicaid Program Accepting Applications for Eligible Adults until May 15, 2012
Image:New Medicaid Program Accepting Applications for Eligible Adults until May 15, 2012 Durango, CO – Colorado has a new public health insurance program within Medicaid for low-income adults without dependent children that began accepting applications April 1, 2012. This new program is funded by the Colorado Health Care Affordability Act with hospital provider fees. To be eligible for the program, applicants mustEarn...
San Juan Symphony to Present “Nature” Concert on April 21 & 22
Image:San Juan Symphony to Present “Nature” Concert on April 21 & 22 Durango, CO – The San Juan Symphony will conclude its 2011-12 Season of Appreciation with concerts at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7:30 pm on Saturday, April 21 and at Henderson Hall at San Juan College in Farmington at 3 pm on Sunday, April 22. The “Nature” concert will welcome springtime with music filled...
2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Route Features American Professional Cycling’s Highest Elevation
Image:2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Route Features American Professional Cycling’s Highest Elevation Durango launches Durango2012.com for Durango Stage Start Information Durango, CO – The route for the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge professional cycling stage race, taking place Aug. 20-26 in Colorado, will take riders on a heart-pounding journey through the breathtaking Colorado Rockies. After making history in the...
La Plata Electric Association names college scholarship recipients
Image:La Plata Electric Association Names College Scholarship Recipients Academic Achievements of Seven Area High School Seniors Recognized Durango, CO – Recipients of the 2012-2013 La Plata Electric, John Voelker Memorial, Basin Electric Power Cooperative and the Tri-State Generation and Transmission scholarships have been announced by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). The 28th Annual LPEA College Scholarships, two...
US 160 Bridge Improvements at US 550 Junction, west edge of Durango
Image:US 160 Bridge Improvements at US 550 Junction, west edge of Durango DURANGO – On Monday, March 26, work will begin to repair the four- lane bridge on US 160, just west of the US 550 junction (near the Double Tree Hotel). The 45-year-old bridge, which lies between Roosa Avenue and Camino Del Rio (mile marker 83) is in need of routine maintenance, as previous work done on the structure was in 2007. The project involves...
Vote for Durango in Rand McNally, USA TODAY search for ‘Best of the Road’
Image:Vote for Durango in Rand McNally, USA TODAY search for ‘Best of the Road’ Your vote can put DURANGO in the 2014 Rand McNally Road Atlas, as well as on RandMcNally.com and USA TODAY Travel We need your vote to put Durango at the top in the Rand McNally Road Atlas as the “Best of the Road” –a top small town in America. Please take a moment to vote for Durango, post a photo and/or make a comment at:...
Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express is Coming to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Image:PeanutsTM The Easter Beagle Express is Coming to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is bringing Snoopy, the Easter Beagle, for a special visit with passengers on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Passengers are invited to ride the regular winter train excursion to Cascade Canyon where Snoopy, the Easter Beagle, will be waiting to greet them. There will...
Canadian folk trio the Good Lovelies set for the Community Concert Hall
Image:Canadian folk trio the Good Lovelies set for the Community Concert Hall Local favorite Lisa Blue, with Gary Cook and Hal Lott, opens the April 18 show Durango, CO: Called funny and upbeat with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. Local favorite Lisa Blue, performing with Gary Cook and Hall Lott will open the show. The Good...
Safety Event this Saturday Aims to Get More Coloradans to Buckle Up
Image:Safety Event this Saturday Aims to Get More Coloradans to Buckle Up Law Enforcement in 49 counties to conduct Click It or Ticket enforcement April 2- 8 DURANGO – The Southwest Colorado community is invited to take part in a free Rural Traffic Safety event in Durango on Saturday, March 31st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine River Valley Bank parking lot (corner of 17th & Main Ave). The event is hosted by the Southwest...
