Downtown Meters Add Mobile Pay Option

You will soon be able to add time to your parking meters remotely with a mobile app, the La Plata Electric Association seeks applications for college interns, The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management will conduct an emergency response exercise to prepare for wildfire season, and don’t miss a comedy show that will support local businesses and nonprofits. You’re watching the Local News Network, brought to you by Durango Gelato Coffee and Tea, and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q. I’m Sadie Smith. Downtown parking meters will have a pay-by-phone option in April. The ParkMobile app will allow you to add time to a meter remotely as well as track the parking time left. Up to five vehicles can be added to a single account on the app, but be forewarned, you’ll pay a 40 cent convenience fee when you use the ParkMobile app. However, you can continue to use coins and credit cards without the added convenience fee. Visit the City of Durango website for more information. The La Plata Electric Association seeks applications for college interns who want hands-on experience in the energy industry. Paid internships are available for information technology, marketing, graphic design, or finance. In turn, work schedules will accommodate class schedules. Positions are available for spring, summer, or fall semesters. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. More information may be found on the LPEA’s website career page. The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management will prepare for wildfire season with its fifth annual wildfire evacuation exercise. The department will conduct a CodeRED alert test on Sunday, April 20th. With this year’s dry winter, La Plata County residents are urged to sign up for CodeRED alerts, an emergency notification system that enables local public safety agencies to notify residents and businesses about time-sensitive information, emergency evacuations, or urgent notifications. Throughout the week of April 21st, Emergency Management will conduct simulations of fires, floods, power outages, and dam failures to prepare responders for each scenario. To learn more, visit the La Plata County website. Don’t miss Stand Up for Local First, a comedy and improv show that will support local businesses and nonprofits in La Plata County. The show will be on April 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Durango Arts Center. The event begins at 6:00 PM with a happy hour and live music from local band Alex Graf and Friends. The show starts shortly after at 7:00 PM and will showcase eight comedians who will face a panel of three judges that will vote for several best of comedy categories. Tickets start at $30 but increase to 35 after March 31st. Tickets may be purchased on Local First’s website. Learn more about these and other stories online at durangolocal.news. Thank you for watching this edition of the “Local News Roundup.” I’m Sadie Smith.