United Blood Services announced an urgent appeal for type O blood donors.

Donors may call (505) 246-1457 or visit www. UnitedBloodServices.org/nm to make an appointment. Six percent of the population has O-negative blood, yet patients of all blood types can safely receive it. O-positive is the most prevalent blood type – 37 percent of the population has it – so it is needed in greater quantities.

If eligible, type O donors can maximize their donation by giving a double red cell donation.

Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height and weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian.

San Juan Brewfest to be held Saturday

The 16th annual San Juan Brewfest will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday in Buckley Park.

The Brewfest is a benefit for the United Way of Southwest Colorado. More than 50 breweries from throughout the country are slated to pour samples. All five of Durango’s local breweries will be on hand as well. Four bands will perform.

General admission tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance until 7 p.m. Friday at www.sanjuanbrewfest.com or on Saturday at the gate.

For more information, visit www.sanjuanbrewfest.com or call 375-5068.

Horse barrel race to be held Saturday

The National Barrel Horse Association will host the Buckle Series Finals on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.

The entry fee for the 4D Jackpot Open is $40. The entry fee for the 4D Youth and Seniors is $30. The time- only runs will start at 10:30 a.m. The National Barrel Horse Association open race will start at 12:30 p.m., and the Southwest Barrel Race Association Race will follow. A 2D Pole Bending Jackpot will be available with a $10 entry fee.

For more information, call Patti Carlile at 799-8968, email [email protected] or visit www.nbhaco-08.webs.com.

Four Corners Lecture Series continues

As part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present Dr. Jeffrey Dean at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St. in Cortez, to discuss “New Research on Old Dates: Dendroarchaeology of Pueblo III Kiva Construction on Mesa Verde.”

Dean’s presentation will focus on four kivas on Mesa Verde.

For more information, call Kari Schleher at (505) 269-4475.

Herald Staff