Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback Public input accepted until Dec. 31 December 23, 2025
Update: Stoner Mesa Fire jumps to 3,100 acres; crews focus on firelines Structure protection specialist arrives in Rico to develop a plan August 10, 2025
Dove Creek local becomes Colorado’s first female bridge engineer She started in the position about a month ago April 24, 2025
Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak Fewer than 95% of its K-12 population is vaccinated April 3, 2025
Montezuma and Dolores counties proactively plan for large animal evacuations There’s a presentation coming up on April 22 about the team April 2, 2025
Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office provides tips for ‘safe agricultural burning’ There has reportedly been an increase in ‘human-caused’ fires February 6, 2025
Saturday pancake breakfast with Santa to be hosted by Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde The annual event is free and open to the public, young and old December 6, 2024
Upcoming Futures Fair to give local students glimpse into career opportunities The fair will be held at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds November 27, 2024
Canyons of the Ancients will start enforcing rules in December The change is in enforcement; the rules have been there for years November 16, 2024
Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected September 6, 2024
Update: Sheriff’s Office investigates DWI in DA Hatfield’s crash Montezuma County DA involved in single-car crash near Farmington September 5, 2024
Registration for school supply giveaway is today; event is Saturday Event provides backpacks and supplies to students July 30, 2024
Dove Creek Elementary School grand opening set for early August School was built after the district was awarded BEST grant July 18, 2024
Hundreds of ballots never reached voters in Dolores County; race may be decided by three votes Colorado election official says county clerk appeared to be aware of problem, but did not report it July 17, 2024
Southwest Health System offering sports physicals for the upcoming school year All local districts are eligible to utilize the sports physical locations July 11, 2024
Update: Suckla’s slim lead in District 58 could trigger recount Unofficial results show Suckla came back from a 32-vote deficit to lead by three votes July 5, 2024
Montezuma Water breaks ground for water treatment plant expansion Montezuma Water’s groundbreaking for its water plant extension with plant manager Steve Bowman and the Montezuma Water board members. Left… July 3, 2024
Montezuma, Dolores counties to celebrate Independence Day Various celebrations will take place in Cortez, Mancos, Dove Creek and Rico June 29, 2024
Empire Electric announces winners of board of directors election The election results were provided for District 4 and 7 during the Empire Electric board of director’s annual meeting on… June 26, 2024
Ian MacLaren sworn in as judge in Dolores County’s 22nd Judicial District MacLaren also serves as the Montezuma County attorney June 10, 2024
New Empire Electric board members to be announced at annual meeting Ballots to be sent out to voters around May 20 May 15, 2024
Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative brings industry resources and opportunities to area students Dove Creek students will shadow jobs at Southwest Memorial Hospital April 6, 2024
District Attorney Christian Hatfield to run for re-election in November Hatfield was appointed by Gov. Jared Polis in 2023 April 2, 2024
