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- Popular Durango-based artist Deborah Gorton launches web site
Artist’s mixed media work and class information now at www.deborahgorton.com
- Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations
- Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations
- Durango is a doggone friendly town!
When you’re ready to escape the dog-eat-dog world of the big city, Durango is the natural choice.
- High Altitude Culinary Heaven
The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub.
- High Altitude Culinary Heaven
The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub.
- High Altitude Culinary Heaven
The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub.
- Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf
From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post
- Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf
From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post
- Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki"
This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango
- Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki"
This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango
- Croque Monsieur
This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France.
- Croque Monsieur
This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France.
- 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local
Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible.
- 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local
Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible.
- This Ecological Footprint Quiz
Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires?
- Animas River Trail Mural Project
Trout Wall Mural Anticipates Completion in July 2007
- Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons
- Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons
- Trout Wall Public Art Work Nears Completion
After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion.
- Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class
Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class.
- Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class
Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class.
- City Begins Work on Downtown Sidewalk Design Project
The City of Durango is undertaking a redesign and upgrade of its downtown pedestrian areas, including sidewalks, curbs, crossings and streetscapes.
- Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind”
100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power”
- Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind”
100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power”
- Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind”
100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power”
- Home Composting Bins Available From The City of Durango
- The Smiley Garden: Locally grown food making sense for Durango, the world
The miracle of nature is now very evident at the Smiley Garden, located along East Third Ave. on the east side of the historic Smiley Building. A model for sustainability, the Smiley Building is owned by Charles Shaw and his wife Lisa Bodwalk.
- Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update
Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
- Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update
Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
- Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway
The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango.
- Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway
The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango.
- August 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
- DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page
Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion
- DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page
Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion
- DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page
Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion
- Steamworks' Steam Engine Lager takes "Gold" at 4th Annual Foam Fest microbrew competition
The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship beer Steam Engine Lager, as the popular beer took Gold in the “Amber Hybrid” category.
- Steamworks' Steam Engine Lager takes "Gold" at 4th Annual Foam Fest microbrew competition
The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship beer Steam Engine Lager, as the popular beer took Gold in the “Amber Hybrid” category.
- Steamworks' Steam Engine Lager takes "Gold" at 4th Annual Foam Fest microbrew competition
The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship beer Steam Engine Lager, as the popular beer took Gold in the “Amber Hybrid” category.
- Steamworks' Steam Engine Lager takes "Gold" at 4th Annual Foam Fest microbrew competition
The 4th Annual Foam Fest, or microbrew competition at the Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo., has generated yet another top honor for Steamworks Brewing Co.’s flagship beer Steam Engine Lager, as the popular beer took Gold in the “Amber Hybrid” category.
- LPEA “Time-of-Use” periods to adjust for Winter
On-peak, off-peak rates designed to conserve energy, save customers money adjust Sept. 15
- LPEA “Time-of-Use” periods to adjust for Winter
On-peak, off-peak rates designed to conserve energy, save customers money adjust Sept. 15
- Steamworks’ Third Eye Pale Ale is “people’s choice”
Steamworks Brewing Co. received yet another honor Sept. 9, as the Third Eye PA was awarded the “Crested Butte’s Favorite Beer Award” in the IPA (India Pale Ale) category.
- Triple Crown for Steamworks at GABF
Steamworks Brewing Co. celebrated its most successful showing to date at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for, respectively, the Steam Engine Lager, Colorado Kölsch and What in the Helles? beers.
- Triple Crown for Steamworks at GABF
Steamworks Brewing Co. celebrated its most successful showing to date at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for, respectively, the Steam Engine Lager, Colorado Kölsch and What in the Helles? beers.
- Triple Crown for Steamworks at GABF
Steamworks Brewing Co. celebrated its most successful showing to date at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for, respectively, the Steam Engine Lager, Colorado Kölsch and What in the Helles? beers.
- LPEA Director Bob Formwalt earns credentials
Bob Formwalt has completed the required classes and earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate and Board Leadership Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
- LPEA Director Bob Formwalt earns credentials
Bob Formwalt has completed the required classes and earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate and Board Leadership Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
- COMMUNITY MEETING ON “DOWNTOWN” SET FOR NOV. 9
City/BID host update on progress of Downtown Vision Plan.
- Steamworks Brewing Co. beers now available in Texas
Steamworks Brewing Co. has announced its partnership with Austin-based Authentic Beverage Co., opening opportunities for all Steamworks products to now be sold in Texas.
- Steamworks Brewing Co. beers now available in Texas
Steamworks Brewing Co. has announced its partnership with Austin-based Authentic Beverage Co., opening opportunities for all Steamworks products to now be sold in Texas.
- Steamworks Brewing Co. beers now available in Texas
Steamworks Brewing Co. has announced its partnership with Austin-based Authentic Beverage Co., opening opportunities for all Steamworks products to now be sold in Texas.
- Steamworks Brewing Co. beers now available in Texas
Steamworks Brewing Co. has announced its partnership with Austin-based Authentic Beverage Co., opening opportunities for all Steamworks products to now be sold in Texas.
- Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe
Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth
- Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe
Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth
- Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe
Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth
- Steamworks’ “Spruce Goose Ale” earns 93 in brew review
The Beer Enthusiast at Draft magazine lauds Steamworks seasonal beer.
- Steamworks’ “Spruce Goose Ale” earns 93 in brew review
The Beer Enthusiast at Draft magazine lauds Steamworks seasonal beer.
- Steamworks’ “Spruce Goose Ale” earns 93 in brew review
The Beer Enthusiast at Draft magazine lauds Steamworks seasonal beer.
- Steamworks’ “Spruce Goose Ale” earns 93 in brew review
The Beer Enthusiast at Draft magazine lauds Steamworks seasonal beer.
- La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
La Plata Electric Association’s Board of Directors, Nov. 20, 2007, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 9.6 percent.
- La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
La Plata Electric Association’s Board of Directors, Nov. 20, 2007, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 9.6 percent.
- La Plata Electric Association announces rate increase
La Plata Electric Association’s Board of Directors, Nov. 20, 2007, gave preliminary approval for an average electric rate increase of 9.6 percent.
- Holidazzle Window Display winners announced
Local businesses helped put the “dazzle” into the 3rd Annual Holidazzle by participating in the holiday window display competition. Twenty Holidazzling “winners” were named during the secret judging held on Noel Night.
- Holidazzle Window Display winners announced
Local businesses helped put the “dazzle” into the 3rd Annual Holidazzle by participating in the holiday window display competition. Twenty Holidazzling “winners” were named during the secret judging held on Noel Night.
- Holidazzle Window Display winners announced
Local businesses helped put the “dazzle” into the 3rd Annual Holidazzle by participating in the holiday window display competition. Twenty Holidazzling “winners” were named during the secret judging held on Noel Night.
- LPEA announces Green Power rate reduction
Rate for optional renewable energy purchase to be $0.80 per 100kWh block.
- LPEA announces Green Power rate reduction
Rate for optional renewable energy purchase to be $0.80 per 100kWh block.
- LPEA announces Green Power rate reduction
Rate for optional renewable energy purchase to be $0.80 per 100kWh block.
- Betsy Lovelace promoted at La Plata Electric Association
Long time LPEA employee named Supervisor of Customer Service Representatives.
- Betsy Lovelace promoted at La Plata Electric Association
Long time LPEA employee named Supervisor of Customer Service Representatives.
- “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth
Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band.
- “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth
Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band.
- “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth
Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band.
- “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth
Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band.
- La Plata Electric Association instigates new “Outage Hotline”
Emergency information on electrical outages now disseminated beyond traditional media.
- Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs
- Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs
- Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses.
- "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre
Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown.
- "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre
Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown.
- "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre
Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown.
- "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre
Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown.
- Railroad offering New Year's Eve special
Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train.
- Railroad offering New Year's Eve special
Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train.
- Railroad offering New Year's Eve special
Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train.
- Rec Center leisure pool and hot tub closed Nov. 26
- US 160 East construction update
- Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28
- Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28
- Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28
- Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28
- Businessman’s pink hair pays off for cancer awareness
UltraSteam delivers checks to Mercy’s Breast Care Center and the Southwest Women’s Health Coalition.
- Businessman’s pink hair pays off for cancer awareness
UltraSteam delivers checks to Mercy’s Breast Care Center and the Southwest Women’s Health Coalition.
- Businessman’s pink hair pays off for cancer awareness
UltraSteam delivers checks to Mercy’s Breast Care Center and the Southwest Women’s Health Coalition.
- Public Meeting: US 160 and SH 172 Access Control Plan Study
- Public Meeting: Durango - Camino del Rio (SH 550) Access Control Plan Study
- City of Durango announces holiday schedule
- CDOT advises winter driving preparation
Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles,
review safety tips, check roadway conditions each trip.
- CDOT advises winter driving preparation
Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles,
review safety tips, check roadway conditions each trip.
- New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1
- New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1
- New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1
- Focus groups to encourage community voices for POST master plan
- Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns'
- Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns'
- Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns'
- Board of County Commissioners schedule, Dec. 1-5, 2008
- Animas Museum opens new pottery exhibit
- Animas Museum opens new pottery exhibit
- LPEA Outage Hotline - 10 a.m.
- LPEA Outage Hotline - Noon
- “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First”
Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck…
- “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First”
Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck…
- “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First”
Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck…
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DURANGO, Colo. – New technology has been installed at La Plata Electric’s Durango headquarters, designed to help those member-customers in Durango and Archuleta Counties on LPEA’s “Pre-payment Metering System” avoid disconnection of their electric power.
Operating in similar fashion to a pre-paid debit or telephone card, the EZ-Pay service, featuring touch-screen kiosks located in LPEA’s foyer, is useful to landlords with a transient renter base, as well as those customers who have difficulty paying their electric
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LPEA Customer Service Representative Jeanne Dittmar shows off the new EZ-Pay kiosks. | bills.
“The last thing LPEA wants to do is disconnect service for lack of payment,” said Dan Hammond, LPEA chief financial officer, noting that, in addition to inconvenience, reconnection fees are often more than the delinquent bill. “This is one more tool to ensure reliable and uninterrupted delivery of electric power to our member-customers.”
Customers who sign up for the program receive an empty EZ-Pay card coded solely for their account. The card is inserted in the kiosk and the customer pays for a desired dollar amount with cash or credit card. To then pay for electricity, the customer swipes the EZ-Pay card through the specially-installed equipment at their residence or business. That dollar amount worth of electricity is then available for use. When the dollar amount remaining reaches $5, a monitor in the home or business signals a warning. The customer then revisits the LPEA kiosk to purchase additional power on the EZ-Pay card.
“LPEA has friendly disconnect hours,” assures Hammond. “If, during the night, the dollar amount left on the meter drops to the disconnect level, LPEA won’t take action until after 9 a.m. the next day, which hopefully will give the EZ-Pay cardholder time to get to the kiosk and purchase more power.”
The EZ-Pay kiosks, located in the front foyer of LPEA’s Durango headquarters, 45 Stewart St., Bodo Industrial Park, are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and monitored by closed circuit camera. When LPEA technology staff members have thoroughly tested the equipment, one of the two kiosks in Durango will be moved to the Pagosa Springs LPEA office.
At this time, the kiosks are not configured for regular bill payments, though it will be an added feature in the coming year. Until that time, those member-customers wishing to pay their electricity bills in person must do so during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the drive-up window or walk-in front desk.
To learn more about LPEA’s variety of bill pay options, visit, www.lpea.coop or call 970.247.5786.
LPEA, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative established in 1939, provides reliable electrical power and related energy services to its nearly 30,000 members, with more than 40,000 meters.
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