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Complete local news coverage for Dolores County, Colorado. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Dove Creek, Rico, Cahone, Stoner, and surrounding southwestern Colorado communities.
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Dove Creek requires business licenses for all town businesses, renew yearly

Dove Creek requires business licenses for all town businesses, renew yearly

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Rico Center grew from 2003 Dolores County mill levy increase

Rico Center grew from 2003 Dolores County mill levy increase

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McPhee Reservoir campground offers camping, boating and fishing access

McPhee Reservoir campground offers camping, boating and fishing access

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USGS map reveals the geology behind Rico's mining past

USGS map reveals the geology behind Rico's mining past

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Evacuation warnings ease as firefighters gain ground on Babylon, Ferris fires

Evacuation warnings ease as firefighters gain ground on Babylon, Ferris fires

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Dolores County addressing office keeps roads, addresses and maps accurate

Dolores County addressing office keeps roads, addresses and maps accurate

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State report shows Dolores County still affected by San Juan fire

State report shows Dolores County still affected by San Juan fire

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Flash flooding hits Ferris Burn Scar, washes out roads near Dolores

Flash flooding hits Ferris Burn Scar, washes out roads near Dolores

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Proposed Rico mining project heads to county commissioners for review
Government

Proposed Rico mining project heads to county commissioners for review

A new Rico mining proposal now sits with Dolores County commissioners, who can approve, delay or condition it. The review lands in a town of 265 with a long silver-mining legacy.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rico Center grew from 2003 Dolores County mill levy increase
Community

Rico Center grew from 2003 Dolores County mill levy increase

A 2003 Dolores County mill levy paid for the Rico Center, and the building still anchors meetings, grants and community life in a town 27 miles south of Telluride.

Sarah Chen2m read
McPhee Reservoir campground offers camping, boating and fishing access
Community

McPhee Reservoir campground offers camping, boating and fishing access

McPhee packs camping, boat access and fishing into one south-shore base camp near Dolores. The key tradeoff: year-round access, but no services from September through May.

Lisa Park5m read
Dolores County birding shines in Dove Creek and Lone Dome wildlife area
Community

Dolores County birding shines in Dove Creek and Lone Dome wildlife area

Dove Creek’s tree-lined edges and Lone Dome’s Dolores River corridor make Dolores County a compact birding destination for migration, winter sparrows and Black-chinned Hummingbirds.

Lisa Park3m read
Dolores County to hold Ferris Fire community meeting in Dove Creek
Community

Dolores County to hold Ferris Fire community meeting in Dove Creek

Residents in Dove Creek heard whether Ferris Fire closures, evacuations and road access would change as crews shifted to repair work.

Lisa Park2m read
Ferris Fire crews move to repair phase, closures remain in place
Community

Ferris Fire crews move to repair phase, closures remain in place

Crews are repairing fire lines on the Ferris Fire, but roads, trails and public lands in Dolores County remain closed while hazards linger.

Lisa Park1m read
Rico once served as county seat when Dolores County was formed
Government

Rico once served as county seat when Dolores County was formed

Rico once held Dolores County’s seat and the county’s center of gravity. Its move to Dove Creek tracks the shift from mining power to agriculture and ranching.

James Thompson4m read
Dolores County addressing office keeps roads, addresses and maps accurate
Government

Dolores County addressing office keeps roads, addresses and maps accurate

A wrong rural address can slow 911, deliveries and utility crews in Dolores County. The county’s mapping office keeps road data, new addresses and parcel locations aligned.

James Thompson5m read
What the Dolores River SRMA means for local access and protection
Community

What the Dolores River SRMA means for local access and protection

The Dolores River SRMA map is the key to where the lower canyon stays open for rafting, camping, and fishing, and where BLM protections shape access and crowding.

Lisa Park5m read
Hovenweep National Monument marks 102 years of history and dark skies
Community

Hovenweep National Monument marks 102 years of history and dark skies

Hovenweep links Dolores County to Ancestral Puebloan history, borderland heritage, and some of the darkest night skies in the Four Corners.

Lisa Park2m read
Flash flooding hits Ferris Burn Scar, washes out roads near Dolores
Community

Flash flooding hits Ferris Burn Scar, washes out roads near Dolores

Debris flows from the Ferris Burn Scar washed out roads near Dolores and left sections of CO 145 near Rico impassable as a flood warning expired at 7 p.m. MDT.

Marcus Williams1m read
Dolores County adds YouTube archive for board meeting replays
Government

Dolores County adds YouTube archive for board meeting replays

Dolores County now posts Board of County Commissioners replays on YouTube, giving residents a way to review road, land-use and budget decisions after the meeting.

James Thompson2m read
USGS map reveals the geology behind Rico's mining past
Business

USGS map reveals the geology behind Rico's mining past

The Rico quadrangle map shows how geology steered mining, settlement, and access in Dolores County, and why mine country still shapes the landscape today.

Sarah Chen5m read
Dove Creek town hall closes until further notice, fire restrictions begin July 1
Government

Dove Creek town hall closes until further notice, fire restrictions begin July 1

Dove Creek's town hall was closed until further notice as Stage 2 fire restrictions took effect July 1, pushing residents to call ahead before handling permits or utility questions.

Marcus Williams1m read
Cottonwood Road reconstruction aims to improve safety, timber hauling
Government

Cottonwood Road reconstruction aims to improve safety, timber hauling

Cottonwood Road was closed from mile marker 3.7 to 4.6 for reconstruction meant to improve safety and timber hauling on a key Dolores County route.

Marcus Williams2m read
Evacuation warnings ease as firefighters gain ground on Babylon, Ferris fires
Community

Evacuation warnings ease as firefighters gain ground on Babylon, Ferris fires

Warnings eased as Ferris and Babylon fire crews gained ground, giving Dolores County families a chance to check homes, livestock and back roads.

Sarah Chen2m read
State report shows Dolores County still affected by San Juan fire
Government

State report shows Dolores County still affected by San Juan fire

State officials still tracked 7,390 fire-affected acres in Dolores County as the Ferris Fire crossed 63,271 acres and stayed 19% contained.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dove Creek seeks letters of interest for mayor, trustee openings
Government

Dove Creek seeks letters of interest for mayor, trustee openings

Dove Creek is taking letters of interest for one mayor seat, one four-year trustee seat and two two-year trustee seats. Qualified applicants must file by 4:30 p.m. March 24 at Town Hall.

Marcus Williams1m read
Dolores County Road and Bridge outlines permits for rural access
Government

Dolores County Road and Bridge outlines permits for rural access

Dolores County’s road rules reach far beyond grading: they govern driveways, mailboxes, plowing, and right-of-way, all of which affect winter access and emergency response.

Marcus Williams6m read
Totten Reservoir map shows access points, boundaries and hunting limits
Community

Totten Reservoir map shows access points, boundaries and hunting limits

Totten Reservoir’s updated map marks the boat ramp, restroom, no-access zones and hunting limits, making it a must-check before any visit.

Lisa Park5m read
Rico turns old railroad grade into 4.7-mile river trail
Community

Rico turns old railroad grade into 4.7-mile river trail

Rico is using an old railroad grade to build a 4.7-mile connector trail, and the big questions now are access, upkeep and whether it pulls people into town.

Marcus Williams4m read
Dolores Town Board to review licensing and fee changes on Aug. 10
Government

Dolores Town Board to review licensing and fee changes on Aug. 10

Dolores will hear proposed licensing and fee changes Aug. 10, and the ordinance could affect businesses, events, and permit holders who rely on town approvals.

Marcus Williams1m read
Dolores County courthouse started as Dove Creek's oldest commercial building
Government

Dolores County courthouse started as Dove Creek's oldest commercial building

A 1914 Dove Creek store became Dolores County’s courthouse after the seat moved from Rico, turning a commercial landmark into the county’s temporary civic center.

Marcus Williams4m read
Trump cuts Bears Ears, Grand Staircase, while Dolores County recovers
Government

Trump cuts Bears Ears, Grand Staircase, while Dolores County recovers

Trump’s monument cuts landed as Ferris Fire evacuations eased in Dolores County, where Glade Ranch returned to SET and re-entry cards were issued in Dove Creek.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dove Creek to offer bottled water Monday at Town Hall
Government

Dove Creek to offer bottled water Monday at Town Hall

Dove Creek will give out bottled water at Town Hall starting Monday at 10 a.m., with each household capped at two cases and service ending at 4:30 p.m. or when supplies run out.

Marcus Williams1m read
Dolores County Extension offers local help for gardens, livestock and more
Community

Dolores County Extension offers local help for gardens, livestock and more

From soil tests to 4-H and drought help, Dolores County Extension gives Dove Creek-area residents local answers without leaving the county.

Sarah Chen5m read
Dolores County weed district targets noxious weeds across the county
Government

Dolores County weed district targets noxious weeds across the county

Dolores County can order landowners to clear noxious weeds in 10 days or be billed for county spraying. A limited spray special and applicator testing help are available.

Marcus Williams3m read
Canyons of the Ancients museum anchors Dolores County archaeology corridor
Community

Canyons of the Ancients museum anchors Dolores County archaeology corridor

The visitor center is Dolores County’s front door to 176,000 acres of archaeology, channeling travelers into the monument, local businesses, and the region’s history.

Sarah Chen5m read
Dove Creek seeks contractors for new covered structure at Weber Park
Government

Dove Creek seeks contractors for new covered structure at Weber Park

Dove Creek is seeking a contractor to build a 24-by-40-foot steel awning at Weber Park, adding shade, shelter and a more durable gathering space.

Marcus Williams2m read