Dolores

Escalante Days promises weekend of fun, music and competition in August

The event will feature live music, kids’ events, a parade, softball tournament and more. (Courtesy photo) The annual event will…

July 31, 2024

Mancos couple and infant killed in collision near Moab

Family was traveling home from a softball competition

July 15, 2024

Dolores High School student hikes Colorado Trail in 21 days

Bridger Beyhan nearly 23 miles per day

July 12, 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

Scott Chilleen sentenced to 30 years in prison for 2021 vehicular homicide

One was killed and another was severely injured in crash

July 11, 2024

Three people stabbed outside Eagle Claw Liquors on U.S. Highway 160

One victim was flown to Albuquerque and is in stable condition

July 10, 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

County urges citizens to sign up for emergency alert system

Community Emergency Response Team helps prepare citizens for emergencies in the county. (Montezuma County Website) The county is hoping more…

July 1, 2024

One person is flown to hospital after crash on Colorado 184 outside Mancos

Crash occurs near scene of fatal crash last week

July 1, 2024

Update: Candlelight vigil planned for Dolores student killed in crash

The vigil will honor Jesse “JD” Minor, who died on Tuesday

June 30, 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

Dolores dog faces long recovery after severe abuse; suspect awaits trial

Dog suffers piercing head wounds, undergoes surgeries

June 20, 2024

Vote allows Dolores school board leaders to offer Reed the job of acting superintendent

Acting superintendent would allow the board to conduct a nationwide search

June 19, 2024

Collaborative to help showcase educational work in Southwest Colorado

Students in SWCEC’s ECI Summer Institutes are given hands-on learning. (Mollie Lewis/Courtesy photo) The collaborative provides educational opportunities through their…

June 12, 2024

Dolores senior chosen for prestigious Future Leaders STEM program

Siena Parr with her gray water science project. Parr has been chosen for The Future Leaders of STEM program. (Kim…

June 5, 2024

Dolores school district learns it is third on the list for BEST grant

This is the district’s second year applying for the grant

May 23, 2024

Dolores River Fest to usher in summer with a day of music and food

Organizers are seeking paid staff and volunteers to help put on the festival

May 22, 2024

Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres

Forest officials hope to burn through Friday if weather allows

May 21, 2024

Dolores yard sale set for Saturday, June 8

Yard sale and flea market registrations will close on May 31

May 17, 2024

Crews hope to expand wildfire near Dolores to 4,000 acres

Spruce Creek Fire has burned 10 acres in an area prepped for prescribed burn

May 17, 2024

Spruce Creek Fire burning in prescribed fire area

A Hotshot crew is on scene monitoring the fire

May 17, 2024

Boot camp in Mancos to educate residents on fire prevention

Event, which will be held Saturday, aims to raise awareness of wildfire risk during the summer months

May 16, 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

Pitch, Hit and Run tryout in Durango to give local youths shot at competing at World Series

The opportunity is open to boys and girls

May 14, 2024