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FLC Native American Center hires student math and science advisor
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The Fort Lewis College Native American Center (NAC) has welcomed Elizabeth (Liz) Perrault as the new Native American math and science advisor. Her position is part of the Title III Federal Grant in Biology. Perrault is a 2005 cum laude graduate of FLC where she majored in Biochemistry, and was a member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. She is currently on leave from her...
Section of CR 334 remains closed through May 8
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – A 150-foot section of County Road 334, approximately 1.9 miles north of the intersection of County Road 334 and Highway 151 has been closed to through traffic since Monday, April 13 and will remain closed through Friday, May 8, 2009 for the replacement of the bridge deck on a 26-foot long steel bridge that crosses the Allison Ditch. Residents are advised to access County Road 334 from County Road...
LPEA members invited to 2009 Annual Meeting, May 9
Image:Summary:Board of Directors will welcome at least one new member. ” DURANGO, Colo. – At least one new member will be elected to the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors during the 2009 Annual Meeting of the electric cooperative that supplies electricity to nearly 30,000 members in La Plata and Archuleta counties. The meeting will be held Saturday, May 9 at Pagosa Springs High School. With John Gardella...
Public meeting set for Camino del Rio access control plan and underpass
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango and the Colorado Department of Transportation invite citizens to attend the second public meeting to discuss development of the Access Control Plan for U.S. Highway 550 (Camino del Rio) from the Doubletree Hotel to 17th Street/Park Avenue, and the associated Camino del Rio Underpass Feasibility Study, Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700...
Solo exhibit by Ann Smith featured at the Library
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – A reception for Durango artist Ann Smith will he held Sunday, May 3, 3-5 p.m. in Program Rooms 1&2 at the Durango Public Library. The reception marks the opening of her solo exhibit, Ann Smith’s “Novel Approach” to Watercolors, which will run through June. Of her work, Smith said, “Most of my paintings evolve through the somewhat magical process of discovered imagery during which layer upon...
Five Southwest Colorado Companies named as Colorado Companies to Watch
Image:DURANGO, Colo. – The Colorado Companies to Watch program has chosen 50 companies in the State as Colorado Companies to Watch, and five of the companies are from Southwest Colorado. StoneAge, Inc, Open Sky Wilderness, Performance Pet Nutrition dba Zukes, Osprey Packs, Inc. and Hydro-X LLC were chosen as second-stage growth companies that are developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching...
Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, May 2
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement 2009 will be held Saturday, May 2 at the Whalen Gymnasium. Two ceremonies are scheduled, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., to accommodate the 560 graduates. The 8:30 a.m. ceremony will honor students in Accounting, Adventure Education, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Exercise Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Marketing and Psychology. At 11:30,...
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad kicks off season
Image:Summary:Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration set for May 1; features special guests. ” DURANGO, Colo. –The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad kicks off its summer service to Silverton with the annual Narrow Gauge Day celebration at the Durango depot. This free community event is set for Friday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to a complimentary picnic for all in attendance, plus a performance by the Bar D...
Public meeting to discuss chickens within City limits scheduled
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango will host a public meeting Thursday, April 23, 2009, 6 p.m. to solicit feedback from the community regarding allowing chickens within city limits. The meeting will be held at the Durango Recreation Center in the Sunlight and Windom rooms. For more information, call the City Planning Offices at 357.4850. # # #”
Mountain bike and trail run combination returns to the South Rim
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Durango Parks and Recreation kicks off the 7th Annual South Rim Duathlon, Sunday, May 3, at 10 a.m. from the Sale Barn Trailhead (across from Home Depot). The popular trail run and mountain bike race features three different courses: The long course consists of a 6 mile run and an 18 mile bike ride, while the short course includes a 2.5 mile run and a 6 mile bike ride. The kids’ course...
Chuck Mead added to Community Concert Hall Spring line-up
Image: Summary: “Hillbilly Renaissance Man” will perform May 20; locals Lawn Chair Kings to open. DURANGO, Colo. – One of the artists lauded for the ‘90s alternative country explosion, Chuck Mead, takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. Special guests the Lawn Chair Kings will open the show. Tickets go on sale April 27. Revered as the “Hillbilly Renaissance...
After nearly seven years, Homeslice Pizza is the community’s “Awesome Slice”
Pager item text :Homeslice PizzaImage:Summary:Nearly seven years ago, when the Missionary Ridge Fire took their Vallecito home, Cory and Lynn Kitch were ready to give up on the dream of opening Homeslice Pizza. Community support kept them going, and today, the community is still fully behind Durango’s homegrown pizza place. After nearly seven years, Homeslice Pizza is the community’s “Awesome Slice” DURANGO, Colo....
Sari Brown’s The Yellow Carrot offering sweet and savory fare to go
Pager item text :The Yellow CarrotImage:Summary:Yellow carrots may not be the norm, but neither is Sari Brown, chef/caterer/restaurateur. With her new venture, The Yellow Carrot, she’s offering sweet and savory fare to go to a busy, but fine food-loving community.Sari Brown’s The Yellow Carrot offering sweet and savory fare to go DURANGO, Colo. – One day, in 2005, Café Sari was gone, and the Durango community...
When fleece is too frumpy, or Lycra not loved, Dare to Dress
Pager item text : Dare to Dress Image: When fleece is too frumpy, or Lycra not loved, Dare to Dress DURANGO, Colo.– It must be logged out there in some dusty newspaper archive, but no one can quite put his or her finger on the USA Today article that christened Durango one of the “worst dressed” towns in the country. Yet the arguably incorrect “label” has persisted for some 20 years. “It’s really that it’s not important, no body...
Responsible entrepreneurism, local sustainability found at the new Nature’s Oasis.
Pager item text :Nature’s OasisImage:Summary:Nature’s Oasis has been a Durango institution for decades. Now, with a new, expanded location, the “little,” home-grown natural foods store launched in 1993 is a leading example for responsible entrepreneurism and local sustainability – as well as great, healthy food.Responsible entrepreneurism, local sustainability found at the new Nature’s Oasis. DURANGO, Colo....
Durango’s Steaming Bean welcomes new owners, but has the same “heart”
Pager item text :Steaming BeanImage:Summary:“Life happens while you’re making other plans.” Rhonda and Ivan Unkovskoy are now all too familiar with the adage. Six months ago they never suspected that by now they’d be the owners of Steaming Bean, one of Durango’s popular coffee houses and hangouts.Durango’s Steaming Bean welcomes new owners, but has the same “heart” DURANGO, Colo. – “Life happens while...
Master Craftsman Travis Luz furthering the “art” of fine leather craft
Image:HESPERUS, Colo. – Tres Arboles Ranch – or 3 Trees Ranch – is about as far off the beaten path as any residence in La Plata County can get, but those who appreciate fine leather craft are beginni
Utility Refund Program available for residents
Image:Summary: ” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the utility refund program. Residents with a total household income for 2008 of $20,376 or less may qualify for the utility refund. Number of Family Members on Application Total Income from All Sources Utility Refund Amount One Under-$12,108 $ 95.00 Two $12,109-$16,248 $ 118.00 Three or more (dependents) $16,249-$20,376 $145.00...
Food Tax Rebate Program available for residents
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the utility refund program. Residents with a total household income for 2008 of $29,700 or less may qualify for the Food Tax Rebate. Number of Family Members on Application Total Income from All Sources Food Tax Rebate Amount One $20,800 $ 50.00 Two $23,750 $ 98.00 Three or more (dependents) $26,750 $120.00 Four or more (dependents)...
Community Emergency Fund opened for affected Newman fire employees
Image:Summary:Community Foundation/Business Improvement District partner to provide support. DURANGO, Colo. – In the wake of the Newman building fire in Downtown Durango, the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado will open the Community Emergency Fund to assist those employees affected by the temporary closure of fire-damaged businesses. Employees of, but not limited to, Joel’s, Colorado Pongas and Smelter’s Coal Room, who...
