The last day to submit a gift request for the Rotary Club of Dolores’ annual Angel Tree Gift Program is Friday, Dec. 13. All gifts must be delivered to the Dolores Public Library by Wednesday, Dec. 18. Christmas at the Galloping Goose is back on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Dolores Family Project is holding a Christmas food drive at the Dolores Public Library through Saturday, Dec. 2t as well as starting its Backpack Program again this month. With the completion of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s US 550 corridor projects, you can now expect a construction-free drive between Montrose and Ouray. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Blondie’s Trophy Room.
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Rotary Club of Dolores – https://dolores-rotary-club.square.site/
Dolores Chamber – https://www.visitdolores.com/
Galloping Goose Historical Society – https://www.gallopinggoose5.org/
Colorado Department of Transportation – https://www.codot.gov/
Dolores Family Project – https://www.facebook.com/DoloresFamilyFoodandFitness/
Dolores Public Library – https://www.doloreslibrary.org/
Big O Tires – https://www.bigotires.com/location/co-cortez-81321/006168
Blondie’s Trophy Room – https://www.facebook.com/Blondiestrophyroom/
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Your last chance to submit a gift request for the Angel Tree Gift Program is Friday, December 13th. If you’re looking for a free, family-friendly Christmas activity, head to the Galloping Goose on Saturday, December 14th. The Dolores Family Project is seeking donations and volunteers this December. You’re watching the “Local News Roundup,” brought to you by Big O Tires and Blondie’s Trophy Room, I’m Connor Shreve. The last day to submit a gift request for the Rotary Club of Dolores Annual Angel Tree Gift Program is Friday, December 13th. All gifts must be delivered to the Dolores Public Library by Wednesday, December 18th, and can be either wrapped or not wrapped as long as the gift tag number is visible. Rotary Volunteers will then be organizing and wrapping them for pickup and delivery starting on Thursday, December 19th through Monday, December 21st. To submit a recipient or shopper form, visit the Dolores Chamber of Commerce website. Christmas at the Galloping Goose is back on Saturday, December 14th, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. The event is free and will take place at the Galloping Goose Historical Museum in Dolores. Festivities include a ride on the train, story time, holiday treats, a bonfire, and a visit from Santa. The Dolores Family Project is holding a Christmas food drive at the Dolores Public Library. Non-perishable, shelf-stable food can be dropped off at the library through Saturday, December 21st. Suggested items include powdered milk, cereal, ramen noodles, canned fruits and vegetables, rice, and diapers. The Dolores Family Project is also starting its Backpack Program again this month with plans to give out backpacks biweekly, starting in January. Volunteers are needed to help with the distribution on December 19th. For more information, visit Dolores Public Library’s website and Dolores Family Projects Facebook page. You can now expect a construction-free drive between Montrose and Ouray. The US 550 Paco Billy Wildlife and Safety Improvements project was recently completed, marking the end of several construction projects along the US 550 corridor, dating back to 2022. Enhancements include additional passing lanes, widened shoulders, intersection realignments, as well as improvements with wildlife vehicle safety. CDOT reported that in the past 10 years, about 50% of crashes between points 109 and 119 were related to wildlife. The most recent project included a mammal underpass at Billy Creek to reduce wildlife vehicle collisions. You can learn more about these and other stories online at montezumalocal.news. Thanks for watching this edition of the “Local News Roundup.” I’m Connor Shreve.
