Dolores Star

Don’t mess with Smokey Bear

THE WEST It takes a bold person to tinker with Smokey Bear, the U.S. Forest Service icon who proclaims, “Only…

July 3, 2013

Wet and wild fishing on upper Dolores

Low water concentrates fish

July 3, 2013

Fireworks at Cortez, Groundhog, not Dolores

Dolores will not have a fireworks display this year. Fireworks in Cortez will begin at dusk – approximately 9 p.m.…

July 3, 2013

Poll: Improve walking access to the beach

... and while you're at it link up some sidewalks

July 3, 2013

Verna Lee ‘Happy’ Freeman

Verna Lee “Happy” Freeman passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013, at her home of 70 years north of Cortez. Happy…

July 3, 2013

Busy summer in the works here

Today, for the Fourth of July, the Rio Grande Southern is hosting a backyard party and picnic. There will be…

July 3, 2013

SJMA seeks volunteer for Public Lands Office

San Juan Mountains Association is seeking a Visitor Information Services (VIS) volunteer for the front desk at the Dolores Public…

July 3, 2013

County fair books available

It’s never too early to start planning your Montezuma County Fair exhibit entry. This year’s fair is scheduled for July…

July 2, 2013

Justice vs. corruption

Taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true. Justice is any expression of personal responsibility to uphold…

July 1, 2013

Defensible space works, so create it

“Defensible space” is the buzz phrase for the area of fuels modified around a structure to change fire behavior so…

July 1, 2013

Clearing the way For a new store

John Anderson operates a trackhoe to tear down the original 11th Street Auto building. The building housed several business after…

June 26, 2013

Fire Report

May 21: Paged out at 19:34 for a possible stroke. May 25: Paged out at 12:11 for 18-year-old female with…

June 26, 2013

RIP, black goat

RUDY VIGIL, from Willar, Minn., submitted this photo in memory of Dolores' famous little black goat.Courtesy photo

June 26, 2013

Quilters to meet July 1

The Dolores Mountain Quilters will have their July 1 meeting at 10 a.m. in the Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave.,…

June 26, 2013

Trail offers scenery, wildflowers

Hope Lake, in the San Juan Mountains, offers nice views and early season wildflowers.Courtesy Photo/Wendy Mimiaga Take a break from…

June 26, 2013

Preparing propane tank when wildfire looms

For those who use safe and reliable propane to heat their water, cook their meals, or fuel their heating systems,…

June 26, 2013

Helping hands

A fire crew from Oregon helps out with fire prevention around the Anasazi Heritage Center by clearing scrub oak close…

June 26, 2013

Rifle raffle

Nick Delay of Aztec, N.M., was the winner of a June 8 Southwestern Cowbelles raffle drawing for a Panther .223…

June 26, 2013

Operation Graduation thanks

The Dolores High School Senior Class of 2013 and their parents would like to thank our local merchants, parents and…

June 26, 2013

Keynote at conference focuses on leadership

Christina Haxton, founder and president of Sustainable Leadership, Inc. will present the keynote speech at the 4th Annual Southwest Colorado…

June 26, 2013

Disappearing into thin air

Two weekends ago, I traveled to Mesa Verde National Park in southern Colorado to do some reporting for a future…

June 26, 2013

Osteoporosis screening set

The Montezuma County Health Department, 106 W. North St. in Cortez, will hold an osteoporosis bone density screening clinic on…

June 26, 2013

Project raises flood-plain issues

THIS ARCHITECTURAL drawing shows the existing school structure with the location of the additions and remodeled spaces.du1-i-syn The Dolores School…

June 26, 2013

DA starts standing grand jury

Furse fulfills 2012 campaign promise

June 26, 2013