Atmos Energy’s work at Main Avenue and 18th Street continues with a southbound single-lane closure.

The lane closure will remain in place 24 hours a day until early next week. Then, weather permitting, the lane closure will move to northbound Main Avenue.

Work will be suspended before Christmas, and all lanes will be open to traffic.

After the first of the year, Atmos will complete the work, requiring a final northbound right-lane closure, as well as a closure of westbound 18th Street for several days. Access to all businesses will be maintained.

For more information, visit www.coloradodot.info.

Courthouse Self Help desk changes hours

The 6th Judicial District announces new hours for the Self Help desk at the La Plata County Courthouse.

The self-represented litigant coordinator, Lindsay Patterson, will be available to assist people with their cases from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave., on the main floor in the clerk’s office. Patterson also is available by phone at 385-6179.

Patterson can help with forms, court processes and procedures.

Breakfast with Santa to be held Saturday

Breakfast with Santa will take place Saturday at the Bayfield Elementary School gym, 551 E. Mustang Lane in Bayfield.

The event will feature a breakfast buffet including crafts and activities for kids, silent auction and pictures with Santa.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12. All proceeds will benefit Bayfield Early Education Programs (BEEP).

For more information, call Jennifer Gosney at 884-8004 or the BEEP office at 884-7137.

Arboles Craft bazaar to take place Saturday

The Arboles Craft Bazaar will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Tiffany Allison Rosa Arboles Community Center, 333 Milton Lane in Arboles.

The bazaar will feature crafts, art, gifts, food and decorations. Breakfast burritos and a light lunch will be available for sale.

For more information, call 946-0164.

Farmers market to take place Saturday

The Durango Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.

The market will feature more than 30 vendors with upscale handmade creations, food, live music and entertainment.

Solarize La Plata to host open houses

Solarize La Plata will continue its series of open houses to view an operating solar voltaic system and learn how to participate in Solarize La Plata from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Johnson/Culver residence, 82 Big Bend Loop in Edgemont and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Galbraith Home, 470 Red Rock Road.

This resident-driven program is a limited-time offer to install residential solar systems with energy education, financing packages and professional help through the entire process.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 259-1916.

Herald Staff