Opinion

On Sunday, a diverse group of birders arrived at Summit Lake Reservoir for a tour led by a teenager who knows to make the birds come calling. On Saturday, the Butler Corner Nature Center hosted a more laid-back tour as families gathered for a walk and a child-friendly introduction to birdwatching.

A 100-acre expansion of the Sambrito Wetlands Complex near Navajo Lake will provide more habitat for the diverse range of wildlife that depend on the ecosystem. More than 900 species can be found at Sambrito.

In Tuesday’s municipal elections, Cortez voters approved a measure to extend and reduce the sales tax that funds the Cortez Recreation Center, and voted in board members for local towns, including a new mayor for Dolores.