Be Bear Smart as bears come out of hibernation. CDOT begins construction on US 160 in Pagosa Springs. And Durango Wine Experience returns at the end of the month. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.
Bear Smart Durango - https://www.bearsmartdurango.org/
Durango Wine Experience - https://durangowine.com/
CDOT US 160 Reconstruction Project - https://www.codot.gov/projects/us160pagosasprings
San Juan Regional Medical Center - https://www.sanjuanregional.com/
Tafoya Barrett & Associates - https://www.tafoyabarrett.com/
Be bear smart as bears come out of hibernation. CDOT starts construction in Pagosa Springs. And the annual Durango Wine Experience returns to Durango. You're watching the Local News Network brought to you by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Tafoya Barrett and Associates. I'm Sadie Smith. Spring has arrived and bears are coming out from hibernation. Bear Smart Durango says we can keep bears out of residential areas by getting rid of attractants, bear-proof your trash can, bring in your bird feeders at night, and use bear deterrents like bear spray or electric fencing. Additional details may be found on the Bear Smart Durango website. CDOT has begun construction in the Pagosa Springs Downtown Business District. The U.S. Highway 160 construction project will replace the asphalt roadway with a new concrete road surface, install new pedestrian crosswalks, and add disability access improvements to sidewalk ramps. Construction is scheduled to last through November, 2026. Downtown parking remains available and sidewalks to businesses remain open. CDOT says drivers could expect delays up to 15 minutes. Check cotrip.org for updates before you travel. The annual Durango Wine Experience returns to Durango April 25th and 26th. The walkabout with hundreds of wines and appetizers at multiple locations downtown starts Friday at 4:00 PM and continues through 6:30 PM. Then tastes the best wine in the region on Saturday the 26th at the grand tasting at Buckley Park from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Experience hundreds of wines and Colorado spirits paired with quick bites offered from Durango's restaurants. Purchase tickets today. Visit durangowine.com for more information. Learn more about these and other stories online at durangolocal.news. Thank you for watching this edition of the Local News Roundup. I'm Sadie Smith.
