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Mercy Regional Medical Center to Join Centura Health
Image:Summary:DURANGO, Colo.- The board of stewardship trustees of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), Mercy’s parent organization, voted yesterday in favor of Mercy Regional Medical Center’s integration into Centura Health. Centura Health is sponsored by CHI and Adventist Health System. The decision follows a unanimous recommendation from Mercy Regional Medical Center’s board of directors and the approval of Centura...
Public comment session planned to help choose next president of Fort Lewis College
Image:Summary:On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union, Vallecito Room, the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College will hold a public comment session for both campus and community members to express their opinions on the three Fort Lewis College presidential candidates. The Board will then use this input to make their selection of the next president of Fort Lewis College. The announcement of the...
Durango Police Arrest Suspected Counterfeiter
Image:Durango Police Arrest Suspected Counterfeiter Durango, CO -Durango Police arrested a man suspected of being responsible for series of incidents beginning in early February, involving thefts and transactions using counterfeit money. Dennis Alan Childers was arrested today and a search warrant served for his residence on Animas View Drive. Childers is suspected of making counterfeit money in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100...
Hozhoni Days celebration back for a 46th year at Fort Lewis College
Pager item text :Hozhoni DaysImage:Summary:The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. In years past, Hozhoni Days has attracted as many as 5,000 participants and visitors from across North America.Hozhoni Days celebration back for a 46th year at Fort Lewis College DURANGO, CO – The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning...
Vienna Boys Choir to enchant regional music lovers March 26 at the Community Concert Hall
Pager item text :Vienna Boys ChoirImage:Summary:The magic of the Vienna Boys Choir comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Friday, March 26, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. The Vienna Boys’ Choir is one of the world’s oldest existing boys’ choirs. A 1498 founding document of Maximilian I called the first dozen boys to the imperial court as members of the newly formed court music band. Since then, the choir has...
The Community Concert Hall welcomes The Infamous Stringdusters with special guest Lonesome Stew on March 25
Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with The Infamous Stringdusters set to perform Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Local bluegrass band Lonesome Stew opens the show. The Community Concert Hall welcomes The Infamous Stringdusters with special guest Lonesome Stew on March 25 DURANGO, Colo. – Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with The Infamous...
Crepes: Street Food for the Soul
Imagine yourself in a small French village, sitting at a street-side table, enjoying a light, delicious and freshly prepared meal. You’re surrounded by bright, beautiful flowers, the sunshine is casting it’s warm rays upon you as passer-bys are longingly observing your last savored bites… You won’t have to imagine it for long, it’s coming to Durango. Michel Poumay, previous owner and chef of Chez...
Monday Night Pub Quiz
Monday Night Pub Quiz ( note – now on Wednesday ) Monday nights got you down?? Sit at home no longer and make your way to The Irish Embassy for the Monday night Pub Quiz. Don’t make the journey alone though, gather all your trivia-smart friends and have your team ready by 8:30pm! The team that proves to have the best trivia skills in the 5 assigned categories will be given the chance to win a bottle...
Debra Parmenter named to Fort Lewis College Foundation Executive Board
Image:Debra Parmenter named to Fort Lewis College Foundation Executive Board Debra Parmenter has been elected to serve on the Fort Lewis College Foundation’s Executive Board of Directors. A realtor with more than 30 years of experience in the Durango area, Ms. Parmenter is a longtime supporter of Fort Lewis College. She is a graduate of Fort Lewis and later served as the president of the Fort Lewis College Alumni Association....
Durango Parks and Recreation Meeting and Registration for Adult Softball and Soccer
Image:Durango Parks and Recreation Meeting and Registration for Adult Softball and Soccer Durango Parks and Recreation will be holding the organizational meetings for Adult Softball and 6 vs. 6 Soccer at the Community RecreationCenter. League Registration first opens at the meetings. League manuals and rosters are available at the Durango CommunityRecreation Center, 2700 Main Avenue. Ø Adult Softball meeting is...
Attorney to discuss intellectual property at Small Business Development Center presentation
Image:Attorney to discuss intellectual property at Small Business Development Center presentation The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is sponsoring an “Intellectual Property Law for Small Businesses” presentation on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. The presentation begins at 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Attorney and Fort Lewis College graduate, Ken Freudenberg, will delve into such intellectual...
San Juan Symphony to present Robert DeGaetano in Adams Foundation Piano Recital
Image:San Juan Symphony to present Robert DeGaetano in Adams Foundation Piano Recital Internationally renowned pianist Robert DeGaetano will conclude the San Juan Symphony’s 2009-2010 Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series with a performance on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at FortLewisCollege in Durango, CO. Ticket prices range from $15 – $25 and may be obtained by...
Social Networking Group Meets at the Irish Embassy Wednesday, March 10th
Social Networking Group Meets at the Irish Embassy-Wednesday, March 10th Looking for a way to meet other business people in our community, but can’t fully commit to Business Networking International (BNI), Women’s Idea Exchange, Rotary Club, or other networking groups? Try attending the new social networking group that is well, just that, social! Last month, Cindy Coleman- organizer of the event- invited...
EPA Awards Alpine Bank Membership in 2010 Green Power Leadership Club
Image:EPA Awards Alpine Bank Membership in 2010 Green Power Leadership Club March 5, 2010 – Glenwood Springs, Colo – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Alpine Bank membership in the 2010 Green Power Leadership Club, an elite group of Green Power Partners who are demonstrating exemplary environmental leadership. The EPA Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that supports...
The Hunks are Coming to Heat Up The Henry Strater Theatre
Image: The Hunks are Coming to Heat Up The Henry Strater Theatre DURANGO, Colorado is about to get Hotter! The Henry Strater Theatre announced that the International Hunks Male Model Revue will present the “Ultimate Ladies’ Night Show” for 1 performance on Friday, March 19th and 2 performances on Saturday March 20th only. The International Hunks are one of the most famous male model revues in the world....
La Plata Electric Association continues tree trimming and removal
Image:La Plata Electric Association continues tree trimming and removal Crews target “hazard” trees posing potential impact to electrical equipment To continue to help ensure safety and reliability of electricity transmission, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is performing regularly scheduled, routine inspections and maintenance on overhead lines in La Plata County during the coming months. The effort includes...
Bank Robbery at Vectra Bank
Image:Bank Robbery at Vectra Bank The Durango Police Department responded to a bank robbery today at Vectra Bank, 1101 East Second Avenue at 2:35 p.m. The suspect, a white male in his 20s stole an undisclosed amount of money He is described as between 5’6″ and 5’10” in height, approximately 160 pounds, wearing sunglasses, a dark wool cap and dark clothing. He presented a note to the teller, and was...
Back Country Skiing In the San Juans
“People have to really suffer before they can risk doing what they love…” Chuck Palahniuk, American freelance journalist and novelist, describes the back country ski experience better than just about anyone. While we are on the mountains, slogging up thousands of vertical feet, through thick punchy snow our legs burn with an intensity reserved for Olympic sprinters. We are headed to the alpine terrains of the San...
Final Locals Day of Season to Benefit La Plata Search & Rescue
Pager item text :Final Locals Day at PurgatoryImage:Final Locals Day of Season to Benefit La Plata Search & Rescue Locals Day to round out full lineup of weekend events that include racing, clam bake and FAC Sunday, March 7, is Purgatory’s final of four Locals Days of the season, with $39 adult lift tickets and $25 child lift tickets to benefit KSUT public radio and La Plata County Search and Rescue. Locals Day coupons can...
The Motet to play at Abbey Theater to promote Summer Release of Dig Deep
The Motet will play the Abbey Theater March 26, 2010. With its 6th release, Dig Deep, the band once again proves that it is a group committed to exploring and pushing the sonic envelope, while still remaining dedicated to the musical traditions that have defined their sound. A heavy-horned afrobeat influence countered with a textural blanket of electronica, this album showcases the talents and strengths of the cast of characters that...
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