Fort Lewis College would like to perform improvements to the existing domestic water and sanitary sewer systems at the Old Fort Lewis Campus in Hesperus, CO. The goal of the improvements project is to ensure the safety of those who would utilize these systems by achieving compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. The [...]
Russell Planning and Engineering has been working on Mercury Village, the new headquarters of Mercury Payment Systems, since the project’s conception. The project has seen its share of setbacks, in particular a lawsuit leveraged by the Durango Mall against the project’s developer and the City of Durango for approving the development. RPE engineers have been working hard [...]
It was another beautiful bluebird day at Durango Mountain Resort , and Russell Planning and Engineering was on the mountain, ready to race, festooned in capes , ‘R’ emblazoned belts and the finest felt mustaches seen for “mustache March.” Our costumery was in support of Adaptive Sports Association’s annual fundraiser, the “Dave Spencer Ski Classic.” [...]
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Mountain States Region magazine has recently named RPE Project Engineer, Kelly Fearney, as one of the Top 20 Under 40.The twenty chosen professionals feature the region’s most talented and community-minded building and design professionals under the age of 40. The winners were judged based on their professional achievements, contributions to the community, [...]
On January 19, 2012 Russell Planning & Engineering won the Durango Chamber of Commerce “Small Business of the Year” award. RPE was nominated and was one of three finalists for the award, the other two including The Ore House and April’s Garden. The award is part of a “Durango Rocks” campaign to promote and recognize [...]
We are pleased to announce that one of our design engineers, Philip Rennhack, has become licensed as a Professional Engineer. Philip has been with Russell Planning and Engineering for almost 6 years. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Philip contributes to the design work on [...]
SolarReserve, a solar energy company based out of California, is hoping to build a pair of solar power plants in the San Luis Valley. Nancy Lauro, AICP, of Russell Planning and Engineering has been hired to assist the County through the permitting process. The project consists of two solar power towers, or receivers, that generate [...]
This year, Telluride Ski & Golf is constructing new restrooms facilities at the top of Lift 5. Soon, a restaurant will be constructed there as well. Kelly Fearney and Bill Frownfelter, of Russell Planning & Engineering, designed the water system to serve the new restrooms and future restaurant. The water system includes a groundwater well, [...]
A team led by Russell Planning & Engineering (RPE) was recently chosen to assist the City of Durango in the creation of a Multimodal Master plan. RPE is excited about the opportunity to be a part of this plan, as many of our staff members utilize these facilities every day. The Plan will guide [...]
Russell Planning and Engineering recently won a GSA contract to perform a traffic impact analysis for the Lake Nighthorse Recreation facilities. The study will investigate the impacts of potential recreational uses such as campgrounds and boating activities will have on the County Road intersections and the signalized intersection on US 160/550 near Bodo Park. The [...]