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PFS Insurance Group LLC / Moffat Insurance Agency Announces new Manager / Producer
Image:PFS Insurance Group LLC / Moffat Insurance Agency Announces new Manager / Producer February 2010 Durango, CO…PFS Insurance Group LLC / Moffat Insurance Agency, which is an affiliate of Bank of Colorado, is pleased to announce that they have hired Bill Lambert as the Agency Manager and Producer. Bill brings over 30 years of sales and management experience to the agency. Previously...
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes blues/soul/folk artist Eric Bibb February 10
Blues/soul/folk artist Eric Bibb will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. Bibb is touring to promote his recently released album “Booker’s Guitar,” a work that reinterprets the original Delta blues of the early 20th century for a new era. The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes blues/soul/folk artist Eric Bibb February 10 ...
New Local Health Clubs offer Motivation
New Local Health Clubs offer Motivation If you are finding yourself sitting on the couch after a long day of work, thinking “I should go to the gym…” you’re not alone. Check out one of these new gyms in town. They offer classes and programs that are sure to put a little fire under your you know what and get you out of the house and into a new workout routine. The Hub Training Center: One of...
Durango Joe’s Winter Drink Specials
IT’S COLD OUTSIDE… WARM UP INSIDE Durango Joe’s Winter Drink Specials Chilly down to the bones? Durango Joe’s has just the cure to warm you up. Try one of their yummy winter drink specials. This February, baristas are whipping up a delicious Snow Kiss Latte. They start with two shots of Joe’s freshly brewed signature, Fair Trade and Certified Organic espresso. Then, they slowly steam...
Ride the Free Shuttle to the Snowdown Parade
Image:Ride the Free Shuttle to the Snowdown Parade Durango, CO – Going to the Snowdown Parade on Friday night? Avoid the hassle of trying to find a parking place downtown and ride the free shuttle! Durango Transit will offer free shuttle service from the fairgrounds to the downtown Transit Center, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and running every 15 minutes. At the end of the parade, shuttles will...
Unique Valentine Day Gift Ideas
Unique Valentine Day Gift Ideas Looking for a special something for that special someone? Wanting to forgo chocolates for something more… say, flattering? This Valentine’s Day, try these ideas: They are sure to say “I’m sweet on You!”. If your gal is a… FASHIONISTA- Check out Silk Sparrow, a great boutique store in downtown Durango! Get her a gift certificate so she can pick out her own...
What’s New At Purgatory
What’s New At Purgatory Besides a whole lot’a snow, Durango Mountain Resort is offering up many more reasons to ski Purgatory. Snow accumulations from the last big dump gave Purgatory over 5 new feet of powder and more snow is coming. That’s good news for skiers everywhere. Even better news, Purgatory will be open for extended weekends March 27 through the end of April, weather permitting. That means more ski...
The Community Concert Hall welcomes acclaimed Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer April Verch, Feb. 4
Image:The Community Concert Hall welcomes acclaimed Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer April Verch, Feb. 4 DURANGO, Colo. – Dynamic Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer April Verch will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Thursday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Verch, merging Celtic,...
LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH
Image:LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH Durango, CO – La Plata County, the Town of Bayfield, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for the recently completed pedestrian and bicycle path. The shared-use path begins just north of the Bayfield Center Drive...
CDOT, City crews clearing Camino del Rio/North Main (US 550) starting Tuesday night
Image:CDOT, City crews clearing Camino del Rio/North Main (US 550) starting Tuesday night DURANGO – Crews from the Colorado Department of Transportation and the City of Durango will be clearing snow from outer lanes of Camino del Rio (US 550), from 9th Street north to 38th Street over the next few nights, starting Tuesday, January 26. From 11 PM to 5 AM, crews will clear snow to widen the highway...
Renowned banjoist Béla Fleck showcases “The Africa Project,” live, in concert, at the Community Concert Hall, Feb. 2
Pager item text :Béla Fleck Image:Renowned banjoist Béla Fleck showcases “The Africa Project,” live, in concert, at the Community Concert Hall, Feb. 2 DURANGO, Colo. – Durango favorite Béla Fleck returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., with more than just his banjo, showcasing “The Africa...
Office of Emergency Management Offers Winter Storm Information and Safety Tips
Image:Office of Emergency Management Offers Winter Storm Information and Safety Tips The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management has been monitoring storm activities throughout the week and has had continuous communication with fire departments, road crews, National Weather Service and volunteer agencies in order to maintain situational awareness for La Plata County. A series of winter storms has impacted La Plata...
Southwest Colorado STORM UPDATE: 8:45 AM Friday, January 22
Image:Southwest Colorado STORM UPDATE: 8:45 AM Friday, January 22 US 160 WOLF CREEK PASS: Closed Thursday night at 6 PM. East side opened 8:40 AM today/west side (west of ski area) remains closed – crews expertly cleared natural slides of about 8 ft deep by 150 ft long and another 16 ft deep by 100 feet long. They are now working on the west side. Crews on pass now assessing control work; slide paths ran even below...
CATCH THE BEACH BALL THIS SNOWDOWN AT THE DOUBLE TREE
Image:CATCH THE BEACH BALL THIS SNOWDOWN AT THE DOUBLE TREE After a three year break the Snowdown Ball is back-but with a twist, it’s open to all ages and this year it’s called the Beach Ball! So head on down to the Double Tree Hotel Ballroom on Saturday, January 30 and dance to the surfing sounds of Jan and Dean, the Beach Boys and many more! The Ball starts at 6:30 pm and goes until midnight. Prices for the...
“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue at the Community Concert Hall rescheduled for Jan. 23
Image:”Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue at the Community Concert Hall rescheduled for Jan. 23 DURANGO, Colo. – With winter storm conditions impacting driving conditions Thursday night, Jan. 21, the Community Concert Hall has rescheduled tonight’s show “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of...
9R Snow Day Student Shuttle Deal
Image:9R Snow Day Student Shuttle Deal 9-R schools are closed tomorrow, and parents can leave the driving to us! Purgatory is offering a free 9-R student shuttle for middle-school and high-school students ages 13 and up with purchase of a $51 student lift ticket. The shuttle departs the downtown Transit Center at 8:30 am sharp. Parents, please arrive at the Transit Center early, as seats are limited and will be available on a...
SOUTHWEST COLORADO STORM UPDATES:
Image:SOUTHWEST COLORADO STORM UPDATES: US 160 WOLF CREEK PASS: For the safety of the traveling public the pass will close tonight at 6 PM. Crews will continue to plow the pass during the night in preparation for avalanche control work tomorrow morning (conditions will be assessed around 8 AM). US 550 COAL BANK & MOLAS PASSES: ANTICIPATED TO CLOSE BY 8 OR 9 PM THIS EVENING. CREWS...
COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE EARLY DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Image:COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE EARLY DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS Durango, CO – Due to the extreme weather conditions, La Plata County offices will close today (Thursday, January 21, 2010) at 3:00 p.m. and will be closed all day on Friday, January 22, 2010. The Joint Planning Commission meeting scheduled at 6:00 p.m. today (Thursday, January 21, 2010) at the La Plata County Courthouse has been canceled as...
Fort Lewis College to close Thursday, January 21 at 3 p.m. and remain closed Friday,
Image: Fort Lewis College to close Thursday, January 21 at 3 p.m. and remain closed Friday, January 22 all day due to weather DURANGO – Fort Lewis College will close today (Thursday, January 21) at 3 p.m. because of inclement weather. All classes after 3 p.m. are cancelled and all offices will be closed. Campus will be closed all day tomorrow (Friday, January 22) as well. There will be no classes tomorrow. This closure is...
City of Durango Alert Update 4:00 PM
Image: City of Durango Alert Update 4:00 PM Durango, CO – The updated information as of 4:00 p.m. is as follows: Transit services are running on their regular schedule. Details can be found by visiting www.DurangoTransit.com. City road crews will be clearing snow from the downtown area tonight beginning around 11 p.m. and working until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. Downtown merchants are encouraged to shovel snow from the...
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