Pine River Library will participate in the “Outside the Lines” movement, where libraries across the United States are working to eliminate old stereotypes.

Between Monday and Sept. 20, the library will celebrate with its “Epic Music Video” project. During that week, patrons and community members are invited to be a part of the video. Footage will be gathered at library events, in the library’s garden or during “dance-offs.” After capturing hours of video footage, the final product will be uploaded to the library’s YouTube playlist at http://tinyurl.com/k6y2uye.

For more information, visit www.prlibrary.org.

Prescribed burn in Turkey Springs

The Pagosa Ranger District is planning to burn about 750 acres in the Turkey Springs area near U.S. Forest Service Roads No. 629 and No. 919 sometime between Monday and Dec. 1.

The actual dates of burning operations will depend on weather and fuel conditions. Eight units are within the Brockover and Devil Creek two burn-planning areas. The units range in size from 43 to 145 acres. Ignition operations may take place over several consecutive days. Burning operations will be conducted by district personnel and other fire resources from the San Juan National Forest. The purpose is to reduce hazardous ground fuels, reduce the risk of unplanned catastrophic wildfire and restore ponderosa pine ecosystems.

Some area trails may be closed on burn days and immediately after burning. For more information, call Fred Ellis at 264-1541.

Driveway standards to be discussed

The La Plata County Public Works Department will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed driveway standards from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the meeting room of the La Plata County Court House, 1060 East Second Ave.

The proposed driveway standards have been posted at http://co.laplata.co.us. Public participation is requested to assist in the development of driveway standards within the unincorporated county. The county, fire districts and public have been engaged in discussion of driveway standards for the last decade to address code deficiencies, most of which became apparent during the 2002 Missionary Ridge Fire. The county commissioners recently provided direction to county staff members to present to the Planning Commission draft driveway regulations to be incorporated in the Land Use Code. The current goal is to present a draft of the revised driveway regulations to the Planning Commission for consideration in October.

For more information, call Jim Davis 382-6372.

‘Diné Perspectives’ to be discussed at FLC

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will host book editor Lloyd L. Lee from the University of New Mexico to discuss the recent publication of Diné Perspectives: Revitalizing and Reclaiming Navajo Thought at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Lyceum Room in the Center of Southwest Studies Building at Fort Lewis College.

A roundtable discussion will include contributing authors Esther Belin, Larry Emerson and Venaya Yazzie. Books will be on sale at the discussion. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 247-7456 or visit http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Airport to host open house, tours

Durango-La Plata County Airport will host a community open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.

Members of the public will be able to learn about the airport’s 20-Year Master Plan, gain insight into the operational demands of the airport and evaluate potential alternatives to address current and future aviation activity. These key study elements are necessary to provide a forward-thinking analysis of the future needs of airport facilities and infrastructure. Input will be taken.

The public also is invited to take one of the “Go Where Your Bags Go” tours of the airport for a behind-the scenes look at airport terminal operations. Tours are offered from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Sign-up is need. Spots are still available for the Oct. 2 tour.

For more information, call 382-6052.

Herald Staff