The city of Durango has partnered with Peak Democracy to launch Virtual City Hall, an online platform designed to engage city residents in a conversation that will harness their input on city issues.

City departments and officials will have the ability to ask questions and read residents’ statements, incorporating them into the decision-making process. Current topics presented on Durango’s Virtual City Hall ask about favorite outdoor activities, favorite sustainable transportation and favorite Durango special event.

To participate, visit www.durangogov.org/virtualcityhall.

Suicide-related support group to meet

Heartbeat – Durango, a support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Durango Fire Protection District, Station No. 1, 142 Sheppard Drive.

For more information, call or text 403-4103.

Road work on U.S. 160 nears completion

Colorado Department of Transportation and Concrete Works of Colorado are finalizing the continuous-flow intersection project with a target of finishing Friday.

Travel impacts through Friday will include:

Median and single-lane closures and two-lane shifts, in all directions, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 160 and 550.

Lane, median and turn-lane closures westbound should be expected anytime on U.S. 160, Tech Center Drive and at the Highway 160/550 intersection. Expect single-lane closures eastbound from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Expect intermittent, northbound lane closures during daytime hours on Roosa Avenue. There will be no left turns from eastbound U.S. 160 onto Roosa Ave.

For more information, call (970) 238-1669.

Garden club to meet Wednesday

The Garden Club of Durango will meet Wednesday for a tour of gardens at Twin Buttes.

Gabe Eggers will lead the discussion of sustainable, organic-farming techniques used to maximize food production for Twin Buttes residents and the Durango community. Participants will meet at the Santa Rita Gardens at 12:30 p.m. to carpool.

For more information, call Lee Hayes at 259-1491.

Bird walks to continue Wednesdays in Durango

The weekly bird walk organized by For the Birds will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesdays.

The walk is hosted by a variety of local nature organizations and meets at Rotary Park. These walks last about one hour and 15 minutes. Bring binoculars. The walk is free, but donations to the hosting group are welcome.

For more information, call 382-9396.

Trails 2000 to host trailwork Wednesday

Trails 2000 will host trailwork from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday on the Nature Trail near Fort Lewis College.

No experience is necessary. Trails 2000 provides tools, instruction, and food and water to volunteers. Participants should meet on Rim Drive across from Chapel on Fort Lewis College campus. People should wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes, sun hat, sunscreen and bring a water bottle and rain jacket.

For more information, visit www.trails2000.org/2014/08/naturetrail8-13.

Horsemen to meet at senior center

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pine River Senior Center, 111 W. South St. in Bayfield.

Guests are welcome. Participants will learn about brand inspections. Chad Moore will answer questions.

For more information, visit www.4cbch.org, call Pat Amthor at 382-0980 or [email protected]

Comment sought on judicial meetings

The Governor’s Office seeks to update its list of people interested in receiving emails about judicial appointments.

Public comments are a valuable source of information about judicial candidates and their capabilities for the bench. When a judicial vacancy occurs, the applicable nominating commission interviews and selects a slate of nominees for the governor’s consideration. After receiving notice of the nominees, the governor’s office sends short biographies about the nominees and calls for public comments to the email list. The comments received are kept confidential and compiled for the governor to advise him about the appointment.

To be part of the email list, email [email protected] and give the email address at which to be contacted.

Herald Staff