The proposed Rio Grande Southern Trail would provide connection from Rico to the existing Scotch Creek trailhead and Salt Creek\/Ryman trailhead.<\/em>The trail would generally follow the alignment of the former Rio Grande Southern rail line, parallel to and west of the Dolores River. A bridge crossing over the river is proposed to provide access to Scotch Creek trailhead. The existing Montelores Bridge would provide access to the Salt Creek\/Ryman trailhead. The proposed trail would be 4.32 miles in length.<\/p>\nAlso, the existing Circle Trail that connects Silver Creek with the Colorado Trail will be officially added to the forest trail system and improved.<\/em><\/p>\nBLM Resource Advisory Council to meet in Dolores<\/div>\n
Also, the existing Circle Trail that connects Silver Creek with the Colorado Trail will be officially added to the forest trail system and improved.<\/em>The Bureau of Land Management\u2019s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, September 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Dolores Public Lands Office, 29211 Highway 184, Dolores.<\/p>\nPlanned agenda items for the meeting include a discussion about managing electric bikes on public lands, a proposed fee at the North Fruita Desert Campground and a proposed fee adjustment at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe value the diverse perspectives from the Southwest RAC who represent the communities we serve,\u201d said Southwest District Manager Stephanie Connolly.<\/p>\n
The meeting runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public, with a public comment period scheduled for 11 a.m. Individuals who want to make a statement during the public comment period are encouraged to also submit a written copy of their statement at the meeting for the administrative record.<\/p>\n
The Southwest Colorado RAC meets multiple times a year in Southwest Colorado. It is one of several citizen advisory councils to BLM Colorado. Its 15 members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior and represent a broad range of public land interests, including environmental, local government, recreation, energy, livestock grazing and commercial activity.<\/p>\n
Canyons of Ancients museum events<\/div>\n
Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum in Dolores, CO is holding fall educational activities with a variety of tours and presentations for visitors of all ages.<\/p>\n
Docent tours<\/div>\n
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: \u201cThe Big Picture\u201d Join Tom Hayden to learn about the \u201cBig Picture\u201d of the Ancestral Puebloan occupation in the Four Corners region. <\/em>Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: \u201cRoving Archaeologist at the Museum\u201d with Jim Colleran. <\/em>Fridays at 3:30 p.m.: \u201cAncient Puebloans \u2013 Magicians of the Great Sage Plain\u201d Tour the Main Gallery with Jim Arndt and discuss how the Ancient Puebloan\u2019s adaptability and ingenuity helped sustain them for thousands of years. <\/em><\/p>\nCuration Tours<\/div>\n
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: \u201cThe Big Picture\u201d Join Tom Hayden to learn about the \u201cBig Picture\u201d of the Ancestral Puebloan occupation in the Four Corners region. <\/em>Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: \u201cRoving Archaeologist at the Museum\u201d with Jim Colleran. <\/em>Fridays at 3:30 p.m.: \u201cAncient Puebloans \u2013 Magicians of the Great Sage Plain\u201d Tour the Main Gallery with Jim Arndt and discuss how the Ancient Puebloan\u2019s adaptability and ingenuity helped sustain them for thousands of years. <\/em>Thursdays from 2 \u2013 3 p.m.: \u201cBehind the Scenes Collections Tour\u201d Explore the collections area, home to nearly four million artifacts. To reserve a tour space, please call 970-882-5622 Monday through Friday. Participants must be age 12 or older. <\/em><\/p>\nInterpretive Tours<\/div>\n
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: \u201cThe Big Picture\u201d Join Tom Hayden to learn about the \u201cBig Picture\u201d of the Ancestral Puebloan occupation in the Four Corners region. <\/em>Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: \u201cRoving Archaeologist at the Museum\u201d with Jim Colleran. <\/em>Fridays at 3:30 p.m.: \u201cAncient Puebloans \u2013 Magicians of the Great Sage Plain\u201d Tour the Main Gallery with Jim Arndt and discuss how the Ancient Puebloan\u2019s adaptability and ingenuity helped sustain them for thousands of years. <\/em>Thursdays from 2 \u2013 3 p.m.: \u201cBehind the Scenes Collections Tour\u201d Explore the collections area, home to nearly four million artifacts. To reserve a tour space, please call 970-882-5622 Monday through Friday. Participants must be age 12 or older. <\/em>Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon: \u201cConnections to the Past and Present\u201d Join Amala Posey-Monk,Museum and Visitor Center Manager, for a program that explores the cultural landscape of the Great Sage Plain and learn about the past and present on the Monument. <\/em>Sundays from 1-2 p.m.: \u201cAsk a Ranger\u201d Jennifer Frost, Park Ranger for the Monument, will explore various topics of interest. Arrive early to help determine the topic. <\/em>All programs listed end Thursday, October 24. There is a $3 admission fee from March to October; ages 17 and under are free. Canyons of the Ancients honors the America the Beautiful pass.<\/p>\nor additional information, please contact the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Visitor Center and Museum at 970-882-5600.<\/p>\n
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