An 11-person AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team arrived April 11 to upgrade facilities of the Old Fort at Hesperus, 18683 Colorado Highway 140, for food security, educational and other programs.
The team will support gardens, improve irrigation systems, repair fencing, upgrade the root cellar for winter storage, help with historical restoration and stabilize several structures while in the area.
The corps members started the AmeriCorps program Oct. 11 in Denver and will graduate July 14.
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