On April 1, driveway standards went into effect for new driveway development in unincorporated portions of La Plata County.

The driveway standards were approved by the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 9, 2014. New driveway development in unincorporated La Plata County (outside of city or town limits) requires a permit, issued by the County Engineering Department, for the length of the driveway from the adjacent road to the dwelling unit. The intent of the driveway standard is to provide safe and adequate access for emergency responders to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. Information and requirements for obtaining a permit are available at http://bit.ly/LPCDriveway.

For more information, call 382-6363.

Red Cross director addresses the Rotary

Eric Myers, executive director of the American Red Cross of Western Colorado in Grand Junction, will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.

Myers will discuss new programs that provide volunteers an opportunity to assist their community throughout the cycle of emergencies, with a focus on preparedness, response and recovery programs. Myers joined the Red Cross in 2011 and has served communities across western and southwestern Colorado. Visitors are welcome.

For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.

Garden Club to meet at Native Roots

The Garden Club of Durango will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Native Roots Garden Center, 1271 South Camino del Rio.

Owner, John Wickman, will discuss new and established plant varieties available for the unique gardening area.

For more information, call Linda Hartlein at 403-3192.

Archaeological society discusses Indian law

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.

Kerry Thompson, assistant professor of anthropology and applied indigenous studies at Northern Arizona University, will present “It’s About Time that We (Archaeologists) Recognize the Federal Indian Law Context of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.” Greater understanding of the act within the context of federal Indian law would assist archaeologists in the areas of tribal collaboration and consultation. Dialogue that brings tribes and archaeologists together may be improved through the education of archaeologists in the history of federal Indian law and policy. The meeting is open to the public.

For more information, visit www.sjbas.org.

Sanders of Bayfield to host public session

Bayfield Town Board Member J.J. Sanders will host a meet-the-public session from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday in the conference room of the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive.

Residents and business people are invited to come with questions, concerns or items of interest. Sanders intends to do these sessions monthly.

Herald Staff