Can we keep it!

"Buck" likes being part of our community and just wants to stay here as long as possible. Remember everytime a dollar is spent in LaPlata County a part of it goes toward making better parks, improving roads and building bike paths-things that improve our quality of life.

Next time you have a decision about where to spend your money, think about "Buck" and how he likes to help us out the longer we keep him around.

"Buck" Signs up for the Quarter Horse

"Buck" Has signed up for the "Quarter Horse" bicycle race, which is part of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic weekend held in Durango, Colorado this coming May 23rd.

The Quarter Horse is a new event that has been added this year and will go from Downtown Durango to Purgatory Ski Resort, just south of the LaPlata County line.

Buck knows the longer he stays in our community the more money we have for things like better roads, great parks & nice trails, things that make our community a great place to live.

See the details.

Quarter Horse Race
What:
25 mile ride from Durango to Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort. 2300 vertical feet of climbing finishing at the village of Durango Mountain Resort. Food, fun and jubilation await riders at finish.

When:
8:30 am, Saturday May 23rd, 2009

Where:
College Ave and Camino Del Rio

Registration Fee:
$50

Bank of Colorado has a new ATM

The Bank of Colorado has just opened a new ATM in North City Market which takes direct cash deposits.

Use the ATM machine and win money? Thats right turn in your receipt to a Bank of Colorado Teller and a winner will be drawn on April 1st.

"Bucks" as he is officially named was christened on Friday March 6th at 12:15 PM by the Durango Diplomats and our very own "Buck" the dollar that loves staying in LaPlata County as the rest of us.

If you are interested in "Buck" showing up at your event or place of business please inquire with Jack Llewellyn at the Durango Chamber of Commerce: 247-0312

"Buck" Takes Part in Snowdown Parade

"Buck" One of the characters that is part of the "Look Local First" campaign had fun riding on the Southern Ute Tribe's Casino float during the the parade as part of the 31st annual Snowndown in Durango Colorado.

Remember, the more fun a dollar has staying in town, the more fun we can spend dollars on.

"Buck" Shows up at Carver Brewing Co.

With the Barleywine Ale on tap at Carver Brewing Co. we sat down with Michael Hurst and Aaron Seitz and discussed the topic of buying local. They wanted everyone to know about the New Years Eve Party with a complimentary Barleywine toast at Midnight.

DurangoDowntown.com Article

Have you seen the great “Look Local First” article on www.DurangoDowntown.com?!?!
Supporting your local businesses in Durango and La Plata County is not a bad idea, as we all benefit from those dollars circulating throughout La Plata County.

Jump on board the “Look Local First” campaign. “Buck” the life-size cardboard dollar bill will be all around reminding you to “Look Local First” as you spend your hard earned money.

Go crazy and support the local economy and keep “Buck and his friends” (dollars) in Durango, just ask yourself “can get it here locally at a fair price?”

With the downturn in today’s economy, every dollar counts. Think of it this way, every extra dollar you spend locally stays in La Plata County, in turn helping our economy by increasing tax revenues which help maintain our roads, parks, schools, non-profits and more!

This small attempt will pay off in a big way, literally! Read more about the Look Local First campaign by clicking here: http://www.durangodowntown.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=1027&z=34

"Buck" Arrives in town

"Buck" one of the local dollars that represent the "Look Local First" campaign has just made it into town. You will start seeing "Buck" and his friends around La Plata County in the coming months. Please join us in keeping your dollars flowing locally by - Looking Local First before you shop online or outside the county for your purchases.