Brice Simpson, with the city of Durango, spreads hot asphalt Thursday at Santa Rita Park using the city’s new asphalt recycling machine. Used asphalt from the city’s asphalt pile is placed in the tumbler along with a block of fresh oil and then heated to about 350 degrees before being placed in the pothole. Potholes can be reported to the city by calling 375-4838. Another option on the city’s website is SeeClickFix where residents can drop a pin on an interactive online map and make a request. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Flames heat oil and used asphalt in the city of Durango’s new asphalt recycling machine Thursday at Santa Rita Park. Used asphalt from the city’s asphalt pile is placed in the tumbler along with a block of fresh oil and then heated to about 350 degrees before being placed in the pothole. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
City of Durango employees, from left, Darrell Perez, Tony Vigil, Brice Simpson and Adam Rael spread hot asphalt Thursday at Santa Rita Park. Used asphalt from the city’s asphalt pile is placed in the tumbler along with a block of fresh oil and then heated to about 350 degrees before being placed in the pothole. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
