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Narrow Gauge 10 mile & 5K Run
Since 1978 the Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run has been one of Durango’s oldest Memorial Day traditions. The 10-mile course showcases the Fort Lewis College rim, the Animas River Trail and great views of Durango!
Highway 550 will CLOSE temporarily this Saturday May 29th
The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is back, and that means a portion of Highway 550 will be closed for the event. When: Sat. May 29th, from 8:30am – 1:30pm Where: Hwy 550 from Purgatory Resort to Silverton Alternate Routes North: Northbound traffic leaving Durango during this period will be traveling in Southbound lane north on Highway 550 from the city limits north to Hermosa, then merging back in to northbound lane near the...
Farmer’s and Flea Markets are Back!!!
2021 Market Season will begin May 8th! Saturdays – TBK Bank Parking Lot 8 AM to 12 Noon (9 AM in October) ! (no pets/dogs allowed at the market) The Durango Farmers Market is proud to make daily contributions to the well being of our customers, vendors and community. We believe that by featuring locally produced foods and goods, we provide a healthier, more enjoyable quality of life in the Durango region. We are proud to...
LPEA does not endorse specific candidates for board elections
DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is committed to “the fairness of elections, impartiality, confidentiality, transparency, and integrity of the voting process” as per LPEA Policy 105. The independent Election Supervisory Committee (ESC), tasked with ensuring a fair and honest LPEA director election, found this week that Bill Waters violated LPEA Policy 105 in his bid for a seat on the LPEA Board of Directors. Mr....
Animas River Days Are Back!
Four Corners Quarantine Car Show
Grab a drink at the Million Dollar Highway Saloon and walk around and see up to 100 of the coolest cars around the four corners! Want to enter the car show? Registration begins at 8:00am. Sponsored by Durango Harley Davidson, the Million Dollar Highway Saloon, and the Northern New Mexico Street Rodders
Arts Center Rises from Pandemic Ashes – Literally
LPEA board approves special retirement of $1.5 million in capital credits to LPEA members
DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors today approved the special retirement of $1.5 million in capital credits to LPEA members. This retirement passes the benefit of Tri-State’s proposed 2% rate reduction directly to LPEA members as quickly as possible. LPEA’s power costs are budgeted at roughly $70 million annually, so the $1.5 million represents more than 2% of that total. Thanks to legal...
Local Advocate Begins Alzheimer’s Initiative
Chamber Chat: Warm Weather Brings Spring Programs to Durango Businesses
New Space for The Hive
Grub Hub Food Pantry
Organic Parks May Day Celebration
Become a Licensed Electrician with Colorado electricians Continuing Education
The electrician shortage across the United States is a bit worrying for the nation due to commercial projects and green resource demands. Due to the high demand for electricians in the country, more people have started adopting courses to become a licensed electricians. Did you know you can even renew your electrician licenses online? Everything you want to know about Colorado Electricians Continuing Education is given in this post....
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