Work is progressing on schedule for the Colorado Department of Transportation’s project to improve U.S. Highway 160 between Bayfield and Yellow Jacket Pass (mile marker 103 east to mile marker 117).

CDOT contractor Old Castle SW Inc., expects to complete the project by mid-August.

Work involves pavement deep-patch repair, followed by asphalt resurfacing. The work also includes installation of new guardrails.

Currently, crews are milling the pavement in Bayfield, causing a temporarily rough surface for drivers. This section will be fully resurfaced with two layers of asphalt by the end of next week. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane with a pilot car Monday and Tuesday, with westbound traffic reduced Wednesday and Thursday.

When work is underway, affected travelers will experience up to 15-minute delays. Alternate routes are advised.

Paving also continues east of Bayfield with single-lane, alternating traffic. Crews also are removing and replacing guardrails.

Through the project’s completion, work will be done Monday through Friday, with hours changing as summer progresses – from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset.

For more information, call 247-2172.

Habitat for Humanity seeking volunteers

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County and the Universal Unitarian Fellowship will host eight Americorps team members from Friday to July 14 to frame a duplex in Bayfield.

Americorps will help with construction of the 40th and 41st homes built by Habitat at 696 and 698 Fox Farm Circle, respectively, in Bayfield. Local volunteers also are needed, especially in August and September. No experience is necessary.

Volunteers also are wanted for the Habitat ReStore thrift store. Donations to the ReStore include household items and building materials. Sales from these items help fund construction of affordable Habitat homes. Volunteers help to organize, price and display merchandise.

To volunteer, email [email protected] or call and ask for Amy at 382-2215, ext. 109.

Exercise your dogs at Folsom’s Puppy Party

Puppy Party, a dog social hour, will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through Sept. 1 at Folsom Park.

Water, seating and shade will be provided. People wanting to exercise their dog with others who enjoy polite, non-aggressive dogs are welcome. Contact the group leader before entry for assessment and assistance. Participants must have all shot records.

Also, Durango Dogs Lunch Hour Dog Run and Cool Off will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Folsom Park. This socialization hour is for people who want to exercise their dogs safely. Water, sprinklers in the outfield grass and shade will be available.

Donations of $5 per dog are welcome to cover the cost of reserving the park.

For more information, visit durangodogs.com or call 335-9159.

Living Wage Coalition to meet Monday

The La Plata Living Wage Coalition will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the first-floor board room of the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio.

The potluck is open to the public.

For more information, call 335-8114.

Ignacio school board to hold election primer

The Ignacio School Board will hold an informational meeting to answer board-candidate questions during its work session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ignacio School District’s administration building in Ignacio.

Candidates can ask questions and learn what being on the school board is all about.

For more information, call 563-0510.

Herald Staff