The Pagosa Ranger District reports that the Mosca Road (Forest Road 631) has been cleared of debris, and is open for 9.5 miles heading toward the Sand Creek Gravel Pit on the San Juan National Forest about 19 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs off the Piedra Road.

However, travelers should beware that there are minimal places to safely turn a vehicle around, and the remainder of the Mosca Road is washed out and impassable. Signs are posted on site to warn of road conditions ahead.

For more information, call 264-2268.

Author of Dead Run to speak in Mancos

Mancos Public Library will host a video conference with Dead Run author, Dan Schultz, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the library, 211 W. First St.

The video conference is open to the public, and anyone who would like to learn more about the events of the 1998 crimes and subsequent manhunt from the author’s perspective is welcome. Time will be allotted for questions and answers with the author. Dead Run is the true story of three desperado survivalists, a dangerous plot, a brutal murder and a treacherous manhunt.

For more information, visit www.mancoslibrary.org or call 533-7600

Contractors Yard Sale a Habitat fundraiser

The Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado will host its Contractors Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Three Springs, in the park in front of 175 Mercado St.

Donations of construction materials or remodeling articles removed but in saleable shape will be accepted.

The proceeds of this event will be shared with Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County. Donations of gently used building materials or household fixtures can be dropped off at Alpine Lumber, Lewis Mercantile in Bayfield or ProBuild. A collection of diapers, wipes and formula also will take place Saturday. These items will be donated to local under-served, economically challenged families.

For more information, call 382-0082 or visit www.hbasc.com.

Herald Staff