Dolores

Education

Dolores schools gear up for kindergarten registration and spring testing

High school building project is still on schedule

April 7, 2026

Arts

Southwest Artists League to host silent art auction to benefit Dolores Knowledge Bowl team

The event will include chili bowls and drinks

March 30, 2026

Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay

Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students

March 13, 2026

Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service

The events took place across both districts and throughout community

March 11, 2026

Colorado bill to expand concurrent enrollment advances: Cortez, Dolores leaders respond

The Dolores High School principal noted potential negative impacts on rural districts

March 5, 2026

Plans underway to move 33‑ton rail tracks off Dolores streets

Steel has sat along Central and Sixth streets for about 18 months

March 2, 2026

Dolores Rotary Bingo Night sets record with $3,400 raised for Operation Graduation

Operation Graduation provides a safe place for graduates to celebrate

February 27, 2026

Hands-on block printing workshop to be offered at Canyons of the Ancients

There will be two sessions, with slots expected to fill up quickly

February 26, 2026

Dolores Rotary Club to host bingo night in support of Operation Graduation

Operation Graduation provides high school graduates a safe and fun space to celebrate graduation night

February 21, 2026

New Dolores High School building on track for late 2026 occupancy

District also receives stormwater mitigation grant

February 11, 2026

Upcoming community reading program to highlight public service

The program will culminate with a group discussion and panel

January 25, 2026

Dolores school district club offers opportunities for students to ski and snowboard

Two dates remain for the winter season

January 25, 2026

Dolores Middle School FFA president wins AgVocate Contest Junior Division

Lexi Simmons’ winning presentation was on sheep handling and husbandry

January 22, 2026

Dolores school board hears about career and postsecondary readiness

The Dolores school board received an update on the district’s building project and heard about the implementation of ICAP during…

January 14, 2026

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

January 6, 2026

Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback

Public input accepted until Dec. 31

December 23, 2025

Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee

Bennet, Hickenlooper bill still needs House sponsor

December 22, 2025

Dolores school board celebrates preschool accreditation, discusses hiring processes

Teddy Bear Preschool was awarded a prestigious accreditation after a yearlong process

December 12, 2025

Dolores Elementary School students prepare for ‘Magic in the Mountains’ holiday showcase

The showcase will feature students from kindergarten through fifth grade

December 11, 2025

Dolores FFA to open Christmas tree lot Dec. 1

Proceeds will support students’ spring Career Development Events

November 26, 2025

Dolores school welcomes new board members at November meeting

New members will take the seats of Casey McClellan and Clay Tallmadge

November 13, 2025

Dolores Ski and Outdoor Gear Swap set for Dec. 6

Proceeds will benefit Operation Graduation

November 11, 2025

Mancos library to host second annual holiday toy swap for free Christmas gifts

The swap allows parents to bring toys and swap them for new ones

November 7, 2025

Dolores ‘Bear Hands’ team digs into archaeology theme for Lego League competition

The team’s next competition is in Durango on Nov. 15

November 3, 2025