The town of Dolores has contracted with D & L Construction to build sidewalk, curb and gutter along Railroad Avenue (Colorado Highway 145).

The project will construct about 600 square yards of sidewalk between First and Second streets on the north side of Railroad Avenue and between Eighth and 11th streets on the south side of Railroad Avenue. Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps also will be installed where the sidewalks meet side streets. The existing crosswalk at 11th Street will be realigned to connect two ADA-compliant ramps as well. The project also includes the construction of about 700 linear feet of curb and gutter.

Project construction is scheduled for completion by Nov. 7.

For more information, visit www.cotrip.org.

Farm stand to be open at FLC

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. today on the west side of the Fort Lewis College Student Union.

Products will include: garlic, lettuce mix, kale, chard, romaine heads, carrots, beets, onions, zucchini, cilantro, basil, green, yellow and purple wax beans, red, white and specialty potatoes, leeks, serrano peppers, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeños, yellow crookneck squash, tomatillos, bell peppers, poblanos, Big Jim Anaheim chiles, sesame pickled radishes, garlic-pickled radishes, kale chips, garlic-scape pesto, arugula pesto, basil pesto, cilantro pesto, roasted poblano peppers, pickled garlic scapes, garlic-scape powder, grass-fed beef and local pork products.

Checks, cash and Skycash will be accepted.

Horse-barrel race to be held Saturday

Southwest Barrel Racers Association CO-08 Barrel Race will take place Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.

Prizes and jackpot money will be awarded. The 4D Jackpot Open entry fee will be $40, and the 4D Youth and Seniors entry fee will be $30. Time-only runs will begin at 10:30 a.m. The open race will start at 12:30 p.m. The 2D Pole Bending Jackpot is $10. The nonmember fee is $10.

For more information, call Patti Carlile 799-8968 or email [email protected].

Florida Grange to host free breakfast

A free breakfast will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Florida Grange, 656 Colorado Highway 172.

Heartfest event to benefit local child

Local band, The Assortment, will bring its musical talent to Heartfest 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.

Heartfest 2014 is a Children’s Organ Transplant Association sponsored fundraiser in honor of Liam Maddox, a Durango-born heart-transplant baby. Tickets are $25, tickets for children from ages 6-12 are $10, and children younger than 6 are free. Tickets can be purchased at Maria’s Bookshop and the 8th Avenue Tavern; or by calling Eileen Maddox at 903-4796 or emailing [email protected]. The ticket includes food, one free drink, admission to the Powerhouse Science Museum and the silent auction.

Heartfest 2014 also will hold a family 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Saturday on the Animas River Trail in front of the Powerhouse Science Center. Participants will receive a hat.

Maddox continues his recovery in Seattle. For more information, visit www.cotaforliamm.com.

Bird walk to begin in Cortez on Saturday

A bird walk will take place Saturday.

A carpool will depart at 7:30 a.m. from the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Participants should bring lunch and water. The group will head toward La Plata River and Blue Lake Ranch.

The cost is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Additional outings are planned from the third Saturday of each month.

Trails 2000 to host trail work

Trails 2000 will host trail work from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on Log Chutes Trails, above the Colorado Trail trailhead.

Lunch will be provided. No experience is necessary. Trails 2000 provides tools, instruction, water, snacks and lunch. Volunteers should wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, and should bring a water bottle and rain jacket.

To RSVP, visit www.trails2000.org/2014/09/logchutes9-20. Participants are asked to include first and last name and any dietary restrictions.

Herald Staff