PLUG IT IN

Issue: #775 April 17, 2024

PLUG IT IN

Celebrate Earth Day by discovering sustainable options for you and your family’s future! This Saturday April 20 from 9 am to 3 pm, La Plata County residents are invited to come together at the LPC Fairgrounds & Event Center for a free event designed to help all of us access resources to make choices to better protect our planet. Test and drive various models of EVs and e-bikes, discover how you can save money in your home, and connect with others as you learn about all the sustainable options available in our community. Plus enjoy family activities, food trucks, and live music. Learn more about this collaborative event here.

PULL THE PLUG

Wondering what to do with that old laptop, cellphone, VCR or stereo just taking up space? Instead of contributing to our country’s alarming toxic waste production stats, take those items to this year’s Electronics Recycling event next Monday, April 22. Hosted by Durango Montessori at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, the event allows residents to recycle electronics for a small, suggested donation to benefit Durango Montessori. From 8 am to 5:30 pm, they’ll take almost anything with a battery or cord (no large appliances). Learn more about the 7^th annual Electronics Recycling event here.

DAWN FOR NIGHTHORSE

Lake Nighthorse is officially open for the season! From 9 am to 4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the lake will be open for non-motorized recreation now through May 5. Daily operations will begin on May 10, and motorized recreation begins May 15. Please note this year that the Lake Nighthorse entrance will be under construction throughout this spring and summer to improve traffic flow. The construction may impact wait times for entry. Please visit DurangoCO.gov/1052/Lake-Nighthorse for the full schedule, pass prices, and guidelines for all lake activities.

ON THE RADAR

In 2023, the Durango-La Plata County Airport saw a record-setting 430,000+ airline passengers, and traffic continues to grow in 2024 as our regional air travel hub unveils the first of many improvements to come. On April 10, local dignitaries celebrated the opening of a new boarding gate, new public restrooms, and new food and beverage concessions. The terminal project is intended to help our facility accommodate the growing number of passengers each year which are now able to depart and arrive on larger aircraft for select flights. Learn more about the improvements and timeline of continuing construction here.

DISAPPEARING REWARDS

Seventy-seven rewards have already been claimed by smart shoppers participating in BID’s Spring Rewards Program. Save your receipts from eligible local BID or Chamber member businesses in the categories of food and beverage, retail, personal services, accommodations and attractions. Any purchases made at these businesses on or after April 1^st of $25 or more qualify to be submitted for the promotion. Rewards are tiered based on spending levels and given in the form of gift cards to local businesses. As of today, 173 rewards remain to be claimed. All rules, details, and a list of eligible businesses can be found at DowntownDurango.org/Spring-Rewards.

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