San Ignacio Fiesta celebrates 114 years

San Ignacio Fiesta will begin its 114th annual celebration on July 26 with the parade at 10 a.m. on Goddard Avenue in Ignacio.

Parade line up will begin at 9 a.m. Line up and registration will be at St. Ignatius Church. There is no entry fee, and people may register the day of the parade.

Family park events with food, music and games and the 24th annual Horseshoe Tournament will follow the parade at Shoshone Park. The Fiesta Dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight with music by “Perfeccion de Chimayo” at the Sky Ute Event Center. The crowning of royalty will take place at 10 p.m. The cost for the dance is $15 per person, and there will be a cash bar and concession. Fiesta mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. July 27 at St. Ignatius Church followed by the Fiesta Dinner, music by “Leon Musical,” bingo and a bazaar. The annual raffle drawing will take place at 2 p.m.

For more information, call 749-6830 or 563-4241.

Roadwork continues on U.S. 550/160

CDOT and contractor Concrete Works of Colorado will continue replacing damaged concrete pavement this week on the through lanes of U.S. Highway 550, south of the Continuous Flow Intersection.

The work will require one southbound lane to be closed – 24 hours a day – to allow for the concrete to strengthen. Crews will also finalize curb, striping, signage and median work associated with the project.

Travel impacts for Monday to Friday will include:

Northbound lane closures during daylight hours should be expected in Roosa Avenue. There will be no left turns from eastbound U.S. 160 onto Roosa Avenue.

Median and single-lane closures for through lanes in both directions west of the U.S. 550/160 intersection will take place. Eastbound lane closures can occur from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and again after 6:30 p.m. Westbound lane closures can occur anytime.

Limited lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and again after 6:30 p.m. will take place on U.S. Highway 550 (Camino del Rio) north of the U.S. 550/160 intersection.

Median and single-lane closures and two lane shifts are likely throughout the week both south and northbound on U.S. 550, south of the U.S. 550/160 intersection. Southbound travelers should expect 24-hour, single-lane closures for the majority of the week.

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

Roadwork to take place on city streets

The city of Durango Streets Department has contracted Four Corners Materials to perform milling and paving through Monday on these streets:

Butte Circle.

Butte Drive.

Delwood Avenue.

Milling and paving will take place on these streets from Tuesday to Thursday:

West 32nd Street from North Main to West Fourth Avenue.

East Fifth Avenue from 32nd Street to end.

East Sixth Avenue from 32nd Street to end.

East 33rd Street from East Fourth Avenue to East Fifth Avenue.

Reconstruction work will be completed on Parker Drive through July 21. Reconstruction work will be completed on Domingez Drive behind Walmart from Wednesday through July 25.

Traffic delays should be expected, and travelers are encouraged to use an alternate route. Residents will find some localized parking restrictions during construction. Areas designated for construction materials, vehicles and work will be posted with “No Parking” signs 24 hours in advance.

For more information, call Levi Lloyd at 375-4839.

AARP driver safety classes available

These Smart Driver Safety classes, defensive-driving classes sponsored by the AARP Driver Safety Program, will take place:

From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Pine Room at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Montezuma County Senior Center, 107 North Chestnut in Cortez.

The class is a nationwide Department of Motor Vehicles accredited, defensive-driving program that highlights recognizing and compensating for naturally occurring, age-related changes. The certificate is good for three years. Auto insurance discounts apply for drivers age 55 and older for the three years. The cost for AARP members is $15 and $20 for nonmembers and includes all class materials and light refreshments.

For more information and to register, call Lois O’Dell at 759-8232.

Knights of Columbus to host garage sale

The Durango Council No. 1408 of the Knights of Columbus will host its eighth biennial garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the St. Columba School Gym, 1801 East Third Ave.

This sale will have furniture, recent model appliances, books, toys, decorations, crafts, household, office, sports, yard, shop, garage and miscellaneous items.

At 11:30 a.m. Saturday, prices on remaining items will be reduced, and at 12:30 p.m., a $2 bag sale will begin. All the proceeds are used by the Knights for council activities, including charitable gifts to community groups and individuals.

The Knights will accept used – but not abused – items of value people wish to donate, other than televisions (unless digital), computers, mattresses and clothing. Items may be dropped off at the St. Columba School gym during the afternoon or evening of Wednesday or Thursday. Arrangements may be made to have large furniture or appliances picked up within a 10-mile area by calling Marv Giersch at 247-8242.

Herald Staff