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Dolores County, Colorado
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About Dolores, CO

Population
Approximately 2,600 residents
County Seat
Dove Creek, Colorado
Coverage Area
1,068 square miles in southwestern Colorado

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U.S. Drought Monitor: Dolores County Records Driest January in 132 Years
Community

U.S. Drought Monitor: Dolores County Records Driest January in 132 Years

Dolores County recorded the driest January in 132 years, with the U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly update on Feb. 24, 2026 citing continuing indicators of limited winter water supply.

Lisa Park3m read
Dove Creek girls finish season with Senior Night, ninth straight winning season
Education

Dove Creek girls finish season with Senior Night, ninth straight winning season

Dove Creek capped a seven-win SJBL run with a 54-15 home rout of Dolores as junior Taylor Hampton poured in 22 points, and the coach/community called it the program’s ninth straight winning season.

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Dove Creek's Taylor Hampton Tops 1,000 Points as Bulldogs Enter 2A Playoffs
Education

Dove Creek's Taylor Hampton Tops 1,000 Points as Bulldogs Enter 2A Playoffs

Within a few hours Friday night, Dove Creek senior Taylor Hampton cleared the 1,000-point milestone in the Bulldogs’ 40-20 win over Ridgway, as Dove Creek heads to the 2A state bracket as the No. 22 seed.

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Dolores to remove 33 tons of donated rail from downtown streets
Government

Dolores to remove 33 tons of donated rail from downtown streets

About 33 tons of donated rail stacked on Sixth Street and a trailer on Central Avenue will be removed after sitting in downtown Dolores for about 18 months, town officials say.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dolores County BOCC to Consider Regulation 43 OWTS Policy Changes March 2
Government

Dolores County BOCC to Consider Regulation 43 OWTS Policy Changes March 2

"Regulation 43/ OWTS Policy Changes Discussion and Possible Adoption." appears as a 9:05 a.m. agenda item on Dolores County's March 2 BOCC meeting, with the agenda posted on the county website.

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CPW Opens $1M Human-Bear Grants After Notable Dolores Bear Activity
Community

CPW Opens $1M Human-Bear Grants After Notable Dolores Bear Activity

Bears rummaged through trash cans and walked along Central Avenue in Dolores last fall; CPW opened a $1M grant cycle Feb. 2 with applications due May 29 at 5:00 p.m. MT.

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Dolores Booster Club Hosts Under the Moonlight Prom Fashion Show March 7
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Dolores Booster Club Hosts Under the Moonlight Prom Fashion Show March 7

Dolores Booster Club presented "Under the Moonlight" prom fashion show and pop-up shop Feb. 28 at Dolores High School, with student and teacher models and donated formalwear for sale.

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Five Feet of Snow at Wolf Creek Triggers High Avalanche Advisories
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Five Feet of Snow at Wolf Creek Triggers High Avalanche Advisories

Wolf Creek Ski Area received 59 inches in seven days, lifting the season total above 150 inches with a 102-inch snowpack; CAIC’s Special Avalanche Advisory remains in effect and US-160 travelers are warned.

Lisa Park2m read
Dove Creek invites letters of interest after canceling April 7 election
Government

Dove Creek invites letters of interest after canceling April 7 election

Dove Creek published a public notice on Feb. 28, 2026 inviting letters of interest after cancelling the April 7 municipal election, leaving several seats open.

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Pinto Bean publishes March 2026 Dove Creek issue; e-edition available March 2
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Pinto Bean publishes March 2026 Dove Creek issue; e-edition available March 2

Dove Creek’s Pinto Bean published its March 2026 issue and posted an e‑edition viewer dated March 2, 2026; the paper’s Facebook page announced the print run "is at the printer!"

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Dolores RE-4A posts March 5, 2026 newsletter with contact info, calendar links
Education

Dolores RE-4A posts March 5, 2026 newsletter with contact info, calendar links

Dolores School District RE-4A posted its March 2026 newsletter on March 5, offering a downloadable PDF, district office contact information and links to the DSD events calendar.

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Dolores County Board of Health to Discuss Public Health Director Vacancy, Salary
Healthcare

Dolores County Board of Health to Discuss Public Health Director Vacancy, Salary

Dolores County’s Board of Health posted a single-page March 2, 2026 agenda listing a focused personnel item: "Public Health Director Position Posting and Salary Schedule — Discussion and Possible Action."

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MaxPreps posts Dolores Bears and Dove Creek basketball highlights online
Education

MaxPreps posts Dolores Bears and Dove Creek basketball highlights online

MaxPreps uploaded short highlight clips for Dolores Bears games, including a boys varsity reel from the Feb. 14 Dove Creek contest and late-February uploads vs Mancos and Nucla.

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Montezuma County advances 1% sales tax ballot measure with 60/40 sheriff split
Government

Montezuma County advances 1% sales tax ballot measure with 60/40 sheriff split

Montezuma County is drafting ballot language for a 1% sales tax to appear in November, with commissioners proposing 60% of proceeds for the Sheriff’s Office and a projected revenue of "a little more than $8 million."

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San Juan National Forest, partners launch seasonal hiring push for summer 2026
Government

San Juan National Forest, partners launch seasonal hiring push for summer 2026

San Juan National Forest and partners listed 11 seasonal openings for Bayfield and Pagosa Springs districts; the application window opened Feb. 20 and most listings close March 3.

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Blood-orange Total Lunar Eclipse to Darken Four Corners Before Sunrise
Community

Blood-orange Total Lunar Eclipse to Darken Four Corners Before Sunrise

Cortez and Four Corners residents watched a blood-orange moon slip into total eclipse, with 58 minutes of totality from 4:04 to 5:02 a.m. Mountain Time before it set at sunrise.

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Brush fire near Dolores briefly closes Highway 145, prompts road restrictions
Community

Brush fire near Dolores briefly closes Highway 145, prompts road restrictions

Highway 145 was closed just before 5 p.m. at Road 37 after a wind-driven brush fire near Dolores damaged power lines and triggered overnight evacuations; crews reopened the road around 9 p.m.

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Where to Find Dolores County Emergency Response and Public Safety Contacts
Government

Where to Find Dolores County Emergency Response and Public Safety Contacts

Primary emergency contacts in Dolores County are the Dolores County Sheriff’s Office, Rico Fire Protection District (which historically included Rico Ambulance), and Dolores Fire Rescue plus the county’s 24-hour dispatch that coordinates calls.

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San Juan National Forest to Reconstruct Cottonwood Road; June 8-19 Closures
Government

San Juan National Forest to Reconstruct Cottonwood Road; June 8-19 Closures

San Juan National Forest will rebuild about 7.57 miles of Cottonwood Road (NFSR 532), with bridge and cattleguard work and gravel pit reentry planned to supply aggregate.

James Thompson3m read
Dolores County Officials Wrestle With River Property, Agriculture, Safety and Water Quality
Government

Dolores County Officials Wrestle With River Property, Agriculture, Safety and Water Quality

County planners and elected officials reopened a Feb. 24 debate over private riverfront rights, agricultural access, public safety and water-quality protections in the Dolores River corridor.

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Rico Posts Monthly Board of Trustees Schedule and Livestream Details
Government

Rico Posts Monthly Board of Trustees Schedule and Livestream Details

Rico posts its Board of Trustees schedule and agendas online; regular meetings are held at Rico Town Hall, 2 Commercial St., on the third Wednesday each month at 7:00 p.m., with a livestream or remote option.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lone Mesa State Park Limits Public Access, Offers Draw-Only Hunting
Government

Lone Mesa State Park Limits Public Access, Offers Draw-Only Hunting

Lone Mesa limits general public access and allows hunting only by special-use draw permits, affecting local recreation, hunting traditions, and access planning.

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Dunton Hot Springs Fuels Heritage Tourism and Local Economy Debate
Business

Dunton Hot Springs Fuels Heritage Tourism and Local Economy Debate

Dunton Hot Springs, a former 19th-century mining settlement homesteaded in 1885, was redeveloped in the 1990s into a private luxury resort centered on rustic cabins and mineral springs. Its remote location—about 6 miles northwest of Rico at roughly 8,900 feet on the West Fork of the Dolores River—makes the site both an economic asset and a policy challenge for Dolores County residents.

Sarah Chen2m read
Practical Guide to Hiking and Planning in Dolores County
Community

Practical Guide to Hiking and Planning in Dolores County

This guide explains how to use Komoot’s curated collection of local hikes to plan safe, efficient outings from Dove Creek, Rico and other gateways in Dolores County. You’ll learn what each route listing includes, how to navigate with GPX/KML exports, the guide’s limits for real‑time safety, and the local economic and policy context residents should consider.

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Rico's Historic Mining District Offers Trails, Museum, Scenic Drives
Community

Rico's Historic Mining District Offers Trails, Museum, Scenic Drives

Rico, in Dolores County, preserves a compact late-19th-century mining district anchored by the Rico Historical Society Museum while serving as a gateway to high-country trails and mountain-biking routes. That combination of heritage attractions and outdoor access sustains seasonal lodging and restaurants, shapes visitor patterns along CO-145, and matters for local businesses and volunteer-run cultural sites.

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Dove Creek anchors Dolores County economy, pinto bean industry central
Business

Dove Creek anchors Dolores County economy, pinto bean industry central

Dove Creek, the statutory town and county seat of Dolores County, anchors the local economy through pinto bean production, processing operations, county government and school services. Its location on U.S. Highway 491 and proximity to the Dolores River basin and public lands shape transportation, tourism and seasonal labor patterns that matter to residents and local businesses.

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Young Dolores Cheer Team Wins Regional Title, Prepares for State
Education

Young Dolores Cheer Team Wins Regional Title, Prepares for State

Dolores High School’s all underclassmen cheerleading squad captured the Western Colorado Spirit Regional championship in the 2A all girls division, and will compete at the state meet December 11 through 13. The victory underscores the value of offseason training and a focus on stunt safety, offering a morale boost for this small Dolores County community while highlighting broader questions about resources and athlete care in rural sports.

Lisa Park2m read
Dolores County Resource Guide: Towns, Government Services, Schools, Events
Government

Dolores County Resource Guide: Towns, Government Services, Schools, Events

A practical county resource consolidates towns, government services, schools, and recurring events to help residents, newcomers, and visitors navigate local life.

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Dove Creek Community Services Guide: Facilities, Contacts, Public Notices, Goals
Government

Dove Creek Community Services Guide: Facilities, Contacts, Public Notices, Goals

Dove Creek lists local facilities, services, goals, and public notices to help residents access recreation, health care, senior services, library resources, and municipal business.

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