Rockfall work continues on Red Mountain Pass
The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Midwest Rockfall are making progress on rock scaling above U.S. Highway 550 on Red Mountain Pass.
The scaling has deposited rock debris behind the fence anchored on the roadway’s center line. Once loose rock has been scaled from the mountainside and crews have installed rockfall-monitoring equipment, CDOT can determine whether the fence can come down, allowing two-way traffic and the scope of the follow-up, long-term solution for mitigating rockfall.
The follow-up project could get underway in late summer. It likely will include the installation of additional mesh on the slope as well as rockfall fences and attenuators.
Highway 550 remains fully closed between Ironton Park and south of Ouray from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday until sometime before the Memorial Day weekend. The pass will be open all other times, with single-lane, alternating traffic controlled by a signal.
For more information, visit www.coloradodot.info.
Congressional candidate coming to Durango
Congressional candidate and former state Sen. Abel J. Tapia will meet and speak with La Plata County residents from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Rotary Park, 15th Street and East Second Ave.
The Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District will be at the park gazebo, and free refreshments will be provided.
For more information, visit www.tapiaforcongress.com.
Durango Lions Club to meet Wednesday
The Durango Lions Club will meet at noon Wednesday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
Dr. Bill Plested will speak about Salute To Veterans, a new nonprofit organization in Durango dedicated to serving the needs of veterans, active military and their families. Visitors are welcome.
For more information and reservations, call 335-8139 or email durangolions@gmail.com.
Native Roots offering free pest-control class
Native Roots Garden Center, 26266 U.S. Highway 160, will host a free gardening class on organic pest control at noon Saturday.
For reservations, call 259-5111.
Free kettlebell class to be offered Saturday
Sage Petersen will offer a free kettlebell class from 1:30 to 2:30 Saturday at Rotary Park.
Participants should bring water and a mat if they have them. This class will focus on the basics and proper technique.
Silverton get-together to be held Wednesday
A Silverton get-together will take place at noon Wednesday at Santa Rita Park.
Participants are asked to bring a potluck dish share and a beverage.
For more information, call 259-1319.
Herald Staff
