Dave Mensch performs solo at Purgy’s at Durango
Mountain Resort from 2-5 p.m.
“The Rhetorical Situation of Life-Changing
Poetry” a workshop in conjunction with Fort Lewis
College’s celebration of Women’s History Month is set
for 5 p.m. in 140 Jones Hall. The event is free and open to the
public. 247-7662 for details.
Megaphon plays jazzadelic groove fusion at Ska Brewing, 225
Girard St., at 5 p.m.
Club del Centro at Fort Lewis College offers a Loteria
night for the first time ever from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Loteria is a
Mexican game of chance similar to bingo, and numerous prizes will
be offered. 247-7654.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs its weekly gig in the bar
at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Annie Brooks plays the Mahogany Grille,
699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433.
The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult CPR/AED
class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383.
Mark Simons plays jazz & classical at the Jean Pierre
Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-7700 for
details.
The Fort Lewis Music Department presents a Jazz Ensembles
Concert at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis
College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., offers Salsa
Night.
The evening includes salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m. and DJ Twelfth
Night spinning until 11 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
Al Schneider, native plant expert, discusses his local discovery
of a plant previously unknown to science, Gutierrezia elegans, at 7
p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center. 882-4647 for details.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
Tucson’s Bold Bird plays rock, blues and hip hop at
the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. Johnny Ash opens the show.
247-21324 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers
story time from 10-11 a.m. All ages are welcome. 884-2222 for
details.
Local bluegrass favorites, the Badly Bent, play Purgy’s at
Durango Mountain Resort from 2-5 p.m.
The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a
peace vigil from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and
11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185
for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Friday
Afternoon Club with The Sweats playing from 5-8 p.m. DJ Batch
spins from 10 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.
Gary B. Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Ryan McCurry peforms on piano at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar,
605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-7700 for details.
South African legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo play a 7 p.m. show
at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Limited
tickets remained at press time.www.durangoconcerts.com for
details.
Gemma Kavanagh and Friends perform a series of duets at St.
Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave., at 7 p.m. Mezzo-soprano Nan
Wagner, flutist Rochelle
Mann, trumpeter Mick Hesse, pianist C. Scott Hagler and guitarist
Louis Steele will join Kavanagh in concert. www.DurangoRecitals.com for details.
Boulder jazz/folk musician Laurie Dameron plays a house
concert at 7:30 p.m. at 689 Cougar Way in Hesperus. 769-1508) for
details and directions.
Waiting on Trial brings bluegrass to the 8th Avenue Tavern,
509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.
The Kirk James Blues Band returns to the Billy Goat Saloon,
located off U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for
details.
Joey Farr and the Fuggins Wheat Band bring jam/rock to the
Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
KDUR’s Jonezy spins underground house & techno
records at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200
for details.
YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd., celebrates its One Year
Anniversary Party with free yoga and special events from 8 a.m.-9
p.m. www.yogadurango.com/workshops for
details.
The Badly Bent returns to Purgy’s at Durango Mountain
Resort from 2-5 p.m.
Hat Trick plays eclectic rock at Steamworks Bayfield from
5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.
Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille,
699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
The Contra Dance returns to the American Legion, 878 E.
Second Ave., with a 6 p.m. community potluck, beginner dance
instruction at 7 p.m. and the Contra Dance featuring music from the
Sandia Hots at 7:30 p.m. 385-9292 for details.
Ryan McCurry peforms on piano at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar,
605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-7700 for details.
The Sideshow Gallery in Dolores hosts a 7 p.m. reception for
“Lamps,” a never-before-shown series by Colorado
photographer Cole Thompson.
Lipbone Redding and the Lipbone Orchestra play New Orleans
infused blues at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Doors
open at 7:30 p.m. www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.
The Kirk James Blues Band plays an 8 p.m. show at the
Schankhouse Bar & Grill, located in Vallecito. 4
Midnight Backhand returns to the Billy Goat Saloon, located
off U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
Formula 151 performs a free show at Blondie’s Pub and
Grub in Cortez starting at 8 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers karaoke from 8
p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
Stonefed, a rock band from Moab, plays the Summit, 600 Main
Ave., at 9:30 p.m. Local singer-songwriter Gigi Love opens.
247-2324 for details.
Durango Mountain Resort hosts the third and final in a series of
Locals’ Appreciation Days. Lift tickets are just $35 and ski
and snowboard rentals are half off. A portion of the proceeds will
benefit KSUT Public Radio.
The San Juan Mountains Association offers a ski naturalist
trek at Durango Mountain Resort meeting at 9:45 a.m. at Guest
Services. The free treks will continue throughout the season and
last approximately 1 hour. 385-2147 for details.
The Durango chapter of Food Not Bombs serves free
vegetarian/vegan food starting at 1-4 p.m. at Riverfront Park in
conjunction with a drum circle. Volunteers, donations and potluck
dishes are welcome at the weekly event. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com.
The Women’s Prerogative presents “Complexities of
Women,” a free family Barbershop Concert at the Henry
Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. The Durango Barbershoppers will also
perform and doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Joel Racheff plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.,
from 7-11 p.m.
The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond
Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers karaoke from 8
p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers
“Jammin Juniors,” a free song and dance class for all
ages, from 10-11 a.m. 884-2222 for details.
Joel Racheff performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main
Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Texas
Hold-em poker tournament at 7 p.m. 259-9018.
The Center of Light presents a free Mysticism & Meditation
class at 7 p.m. at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave.
882-2123 for details.
Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., hosts open mic night
from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays a split-show at
Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., with sets from 6-8 p.m. and 10
p.m.-midnight.
An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place
at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main
Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.
A Kindred Spirit Art Class meets at the Four Corners Health
Care Center from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Materials are supplied and the
class is open to everyone. 759-5246 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers
story time from 10-11 a.m. and all ages are welcome. 884-2222
for details.
The Referral Market Chapter of Business Network
International meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Prudential
Triple S Realty, 700 Main Ave. 375-7794 for details.
Dave Mensch performs solo at Purgy’s at Durango
Mountain Resort from 2-5 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays at The Diamond Belle
Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.
Mill Street Brews, 25 Mill St. in Bayfield, hosts an open jam
session beginning at 6 p.m. The event meets every Tuesday
evening. 884-7070 for details.
Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., beginning at 6 p.m.
The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado (SASCO) hosts
a 7-9 p.m. orientation meeting on variety of sustainable lifestyle
classes it will be offering. The class series will address
positive lifestyle choices in uncertain times. 382-3896 for
details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7
p.m.-midnight. Bands and DJs are welcome. 247-2324 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music
from Eric Keifer, of Aftergrass, beginning at 7 p.m.
259-9018.
Singer-songwriter Tim Sullivan plays the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Acoustic folk/pop/indie troubadours Annie Brooks and Cyle
Talley split a set of originals at the Durango Coffee Co., 730
Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.
Mountain Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave., offers a free
presentation on bike fit and their Body Geometry Professional Fit
program. The talk is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. 247-4066.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs at Joel’s, 119 W.
8th St., starting at 8 p.m.
Durango Montessori, a nonprofit, private school for
1st through 5th grades, hosts an open
house from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The school is located in the
Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. - #16, and appointments are
encouraged. 769-3590.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers
“Jammin Juniors” from 10-11 a.m. 884-2222 for details.
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Business Networking International hosts Business
Connections from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Durango Recreation
Center. 422-2032 for details.
The Green Business Roundtable returns to the Henry Strater
Theatre, 699 Main Ave., at noon. This month’s session will
discuss “Good Dirt Radio: Good ideas taking root.”
259-3583 to RSVP.
Animas SDS (Students for a Democratic Society), Durango’s
only independent, radical, anti-authoritarian student & youth
collective, meets every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. in a top-secret
location. Email animas-sds@riseup.net for details.
Greg Ryder returns to The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main
Ave., at 5 p.m.
An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango
Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday.
247-1264 for details.
Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., beginning at 6 p.m.
Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1040 Main Ave., offers a free
Wellness Wednesday Talk on health, life and well-being from
6-7 p.m. 422-2032 to reserve a spot.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at
Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
Jane Voss and Hoyle Osborne play “I Want to Be Bad: The
Flapper and Her Song” at 6:30 p.m. at the Aztec Public
Library. (505) 334-7658 for details.
The Sustainability Alliance hosts an introduction to
sustainability with “The Story of Stuff” and
“Trash Talk” at 7 p.m. at the Durango Public Library.
940-391-7474 for details
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8: 30
p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary.
903-9402 for details.
Joseph Israel and the Jerusalem Band play conscious roots
reggae at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., hosts an exhibit of
famed historian Edward S. Curtis’ photographs documenting
traditional Native American culture. His work is considered some of
the most significant documentation of early Native American
culture. The show, titled The North American Indian, runs
March 6-April 9. An opening reception is set for 5-8 p.m. on March
6. 382-8355.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., exhibits “No
Rules,” featuring mixed-media works by Judy Hayes, MarSan,
Deborah Gorton and Fiona Clarke. Photographer Tom Cheatham’s
“Mystical Myanmar” is on display upstairs in the
Art Library. Openings for both shows are set for 5-7 p.m. on March
6. 259-2606 for details.
St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave., exhibits pastel
paintings by Rebecca Koeppen through March 31. An opening for
this first exhibit in The Gallery at St. Mark’s is set for
4-6 p.m. on March 7. 247-1129 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts the
exhibition, 100% Birgitta: The Fine Art of Revolutionary Crochet.
The Sixth Annual Juried Photography Show, Transitions: Navajo
Weaving 1880-1920, and Postcards from the Nina Heald Webber
Collection are also on display. Visit http:
//swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7456 for more
information
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery shows the “Into the
Woodlands” art exhibition featuring the works of
award-winning artist/educator America Meredith together with
Sallyann Pachall. The show includes a variety of media including
prints, etchings, mixed media and paintings.
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., hosts “Kiua
– The Pottery of Santo Domingo Pueblo,” an exhibit
featuring pottery dating from the early 20th century to
contemporary pieces. Most of the historic pieces were originally
collected by the Durango Public Library. 259-2402 for details.
Cherryholmes will bring bluegrass back to the Community
Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on March 12. The Badly
Bent will open the show.
The Gourds return to Durango for a March 13 show at the
Henry Strater Theatre.
Durango Early Learning Center will host its annual fund-raiser
Hops and Hopes on March 14 at the D&SNG Train Museum. The
beer tasting includes live music from Jack 10 High. 259-1483.
Grupo Fantasma, a Texas dancehall/funk band, will play a March
14 show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Durango DOT Comedy will perform “Vintage Homegrown
Comedy” on March 14 at the Durango Arts Center.
St. Mark’s Church will host the Second Annual Durango Bach
Festival March 15-21 with dozens of musicians performing in 8
concerts.
Maria’s Bookshop will host a celebration of Edward
Abbey’s life and work on March 16.
The Colorado Mountain Club presents “Rafting the Grand
Canyon,” a lecture by Peter Bodig on his self-supported
journey down the Colorado River, on March 17 at the Durango Public
Library.
Free one-on-one business consulting is set for March 17 at Fort
Lewis College. Gov. Bill Ritter will participate in the event.
www.scoredenver.org for details.
A march against the ongoing war in Iraq is scheduled for
March 20 at Buckley Park.
KDUR presents Clash Cover Night, featuring the music of the
Clash, on March 21 at the Summit.
Fort Lewis College Theatre will stage “Chicago: The
Musical” on March 26-28 and April 2-4.
Bruce Cockburn will play an April 8 concert at the Mancos
Opera House. 759-9716 for details.
The Stephen Stills Band will play the Community Concert
Hall on April 11. Tickets go on sale on March 2.
Applications for vendor booths for the Cinco de Mayo
Fiesta will be accepted through April 17. 382-9693 for
details.
Dave Spencer Classic returns to Purgatory What: The 11th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic, a fund-raiser for the Adaptive Sports Association Where: The Columbine Area and Paradise Race Course at DMR When: March 6 & 7
The Adaptive Sport’s Association’s signature
fund-raiser returns to the slopes this weekend. The
11th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic takes place on
March 6 & 7 at the Columbine Area and Paradise Race Course at
Durango Mountain Resort. This event benefits sports and
recreational programs for people with disabilities.
The Dave Spencer Ski Classic – named for the
association’s founder who lost his battle with cancer in 1986
– is a big part of keeping ASA’s doors open. Teams of
five must raise a minimum of $750 for the weekend event and then
square off in ski races or the “mountain rally,” a
scavenger hunt and poker run for those not into racing. Spectators
are encouraged to check out the action on both March 6 & 7. The
four fastest teams will be announced mid-day on Saturday, and race
finals kick-off at 1:15 p.m. at the Paradise Race Course. The
competition will be a head-to-head elimination.
For more information on the event or the Adaptive Sports
Association, visit www.asadurango.org.
Greensky Bluegrass to play the Abbey Theatre What: A show from the winners of the Telluride Band Competition Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Tues., March 10 at 10 p.m.
Top-notch bluegrass returns to one of Durango’s biggest
stages next week. Greensky Bluegrass, winner of the 2006 Telluride
Band Competition, plays the Abbey Theater on March 10.
Formed in the fall of 2000 by Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave
Bruzza (guitar), and Paul Hoffman (mandolin), Greensky is known for
a unique “fusion of tradition and enthusiasm for
improvisation.” In 2007, Durango’s Anders Beck joined
the lineup on dobro, and the quintet recorded an album last
spring.
Live performance is central to Greensky Bluegrass’
presence in today’s eclectic acoustic scene. Touring
extensively since 2005, the band has developed great versatility in
the performance arena, winning over audiences nationwide.
Durangoans can get a taste next Tuesday at the Abbey. The show
begins at 10 p.m. Call 385-1711 for details.
The Hank hosts a tribute to Woody Guthrie What: A concert/performance featuring Jimmy LaFave, Gretchen Peters and Slaid Cleaves Where: The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. When: Thurs., March 5. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Durango and top national performers will pay tribute to an
American music icon this week. The Henry Strater Theatre hosts
“Ribbon of Highway, Endless Skyway,” a tribute to Woody
Guthrie, this Thursday. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
The show will be less a concert than a master class on
Guthrie’s American folk legacy. Singer-songwriter Jimmy
LaFave and all-star guests Gretchen Peters and Slaid Cleaves will
perform. These three modern greats will be backed by a full band
featuring Radaslov Lorkovic, John Inmon, Glenn Schuetz and Rick
Richards. Joel Rafael will serve as narrator for the evening
performance.
The show gets under way at 8 p.m., and reserved seating is
available. For more information visit www.henrystratertheatre.com or call 375-7160.
Durango Telegraph - High in the ozone: San Juan County officially hits nonattainment
High in the ozone: San Juan County officially hits nonattainment
It’s official. Four Corners smog levels have drawn
national attention. Having consistently violated federal health
standards, New Mexico’s San Juan County will be officially
recommended this week as the nation’s newest nonattainment
area for ozone pollution.
The region’s three existing coal-fired power plants, tens
of thousands of oil and gas compressors, motor vehicle exhaust,
industrial facilities, and gas and chemical vapors are major
contributors to the worsening air quality. When these nitrogen
oxide emissions combine with volatile organic compounds and cook in
the sun, a substance called ozone forms. Ozone, or smog, is
particularly toxic for children and those who are active outdoors.
Repeated exposure over only a few months can cause permanent lung
damage.
Recognizing these health hazards, the Environmental Protection
Agency significantly strengthened its air quality standards for
ground-level ozone last year. By signing its most stringent ozone
standards ever, the agency took steps to improve public health and
protect sensitive trees and plants.
The New Mexico Environmental Department installed an ozone
monitor at Navajo Reservoir three years ago. In that time, the
monitor has registered readings well above the new standard.
“Based on our three years of readings, we are definitely
in nonattainment,” explained Mary Uhl, of the New Mexico Air
Quality Bureau. Uhl is sending a recommendation for nonattainment
status to the EPA this week.
Because ozone travels before it forms, there is also strong
likelihood that La Plata County could make it to nonattainment in
coming years. “The standard for ozone is going down,”
she said. “We are going to see a lot of areas that were once
in compliance fall out of compliance.”
The EPA is required to formulate an action plan for northwest
New Mexico by 2013.
