Have you ever wondered what the view is like from the inside of a Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow? Or a State Patrol vehicle? Find out Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Durango Wal Mart parking lot.
Similar events will be held tomorrow around the state, providing an overview of how CDOT serves Colorado citizens. In addition to checking out equipment, attendees will be able to paint snowplow blades (children only), get information about summer road construction, view information about traffic metering, Express Lanes, safety metering and other topics, learn about potential career opportunities at CDOT, and take a pledge to drive distraction-free by adding your name to CDoT's Drop the Distraction billboard.
Participants also will be able to get child safety seats checked for proper fit by a certified technician and learn about Colorado's Graduated Driver's License program and other safety issues.
"We want our citizens to have a better idea of what this agency is all about and what we do to make peoples' lives a bit easier," said CDOT Executive Director Shailen Bhatt. "Building and maintaining highways is a big part of what we do, but that's not all. We run a bus system, have bike trails, lots of safety programs. We are excited to meet with people and share the long list of what we do to benefit Colorado. Please come out and spend some time with us on Saturday."
The San Juan Title II Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet at the San Juan Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court in Durango, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24. The public is invited, and a public comment period will be offered from 11:30 to noon.
The purpose of the meeting is to gather committee members to review previously approved projects and recommend current project proposals to the U.S. Forest Service for funding under the Title II provision of the Secure Rural Schools Act. Title II is designed to fund projects that restore watersheds, decommission or maintain roads, remove noxious weeds, thin vegetation, or otherwise improve the condition of the National Forest. For more information, contact Ann Bond at 385-1219.
The Colorado Technology Association, Colorado Workforce Development Council and Colorado Community College System are hosting a series of technology forums across the state to build a stronger tech talent pipeline for employers. The southwest forum has been scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, at the Strater Hotel in Durango.
It's an opportunity for business leaders to discuss workforce concerns with representatives from the State Workforce, Technology and Community College system. To register, please email michelle@coloradotechnology.org and ask for the registration link or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-tech-talent-forum-for-la-plata-montezuma-and-region-registration-24817292189.
Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) is hosting their summer program trainings at the end of May. ASA is a Durango-based non-profit sports and recreation outfitter for people with disabilities. Volunteers are needed to assist with daily programming, including whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, cycling, camping, rock climbing, fishing and more. Trainings are free and no prior experience is necessary.
Volunteer canoe and kayak training will run May 25 and June 3. Rafting training will run May 26 and June 1. Cycling training is June 2. Interested volunteers should call 259-0374, visit asadurango.com, or email program@asadurango.com to RSVP and to obtain more information.
