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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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6th annual Big Truckin Car Show set for June 27 in Cahone

6th annual Big Truckin Car Show set for June 27 in Cahone

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Dolores County primary ballots to be mailed, voters get return options

Dolores County primary ballots to be mailed, voters get return options

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Dove Creek Ambulance District names Aaron J. Fry as ambulance chief

Dove Creek Ambulance District names Aaron J. Fry as ambulance chief

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Fire restrictions expand across Dolores County amid dry, windy conditions

Fire restrictions expand across Dolores County amid dry, windy conditions

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Dolores County treasurer portal streamlines tax-lien auction notices

Dolores County treasurer portal streamlines tax-lien auction notices

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Dove Creek agendas page boosts access to town government meetings

Dove Creek agendas page boosts access to town government meetings

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Rico releases 2026 drinking-water report on 2025 quality results

Rico releases 2026 drinking-water report on 2025 quality results

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Dolores County moves down salary tier under new state law

Dolores County moves down salary tier under new state law

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Rico survey seeks resident input on infrastructure and tax support
Government

Rico survey seeks resident input on infrastructure and tax support

Rico is asking residents to weigh which infrastructure projects matter most and how much local tax support they will accept as the town updates its master plan.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dolores County Stoner fire page centralizes evacuation alerts and restrictions
Government

Dolores County Stoner fire page centralizes evacuation alerts and restrictions

Remote Dolores County residents are being pointed to one page for evacuation notices, Stage 2 restrictions and emergency contacts before conditions shift.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dolores County School District seeks substitutes to keep classes running
Education

Dolores County School District seeks substitutes to keep classes running

Dolores County schools are looking for substitutes to cover its four-day week, with pay that can start at $16 an hour and bonuses after 10 and 20 days.

Lisa Park2m read
Dolores County Public Health outlines services for rural residents
Healthcare

Dolores County Public Health outlines services for rural residents

Dolores County Public Health is the local entry point for immunizations, referrals and disease investigation, but distance still shapes access.

Lisa Park6m read
Dolores County schools seek secondary math teacher for 2026-27
Education

Dolores County schools seek secondary math teacher for 2026-27

Dolores County schools are recruiting a secondary math teacher for 2026-27, a hire that could shape class sizes, schedules and advanced math access in Dove Creek.

Marcus Williams2m read
Fire restrictions expand across Dolores County amid dry, windy conditions
Government

Fire restrictions expand across Dolores County amid dry, windy conditions

Unincorporated Dolores County was placed under Stage 1 fire restrictions, with campers, ranch crews and travelers now facing tighter limits on burning and sparks.

James Thompson2m read
Dove Creek cleanup week gave residents a place to dump debris
Community

Dove Creek cleanup week gave residents a place to dump debris

Dove Creek set aside its town yard for residents to dump bulky debris, with spring cleanup dumpsters open May 9 and May 11-14 at 505 W. 4th Street.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rico releases 2026 drinking-water report on 2025 quality results
Healthcare

Rico releases 2026 drinking-water report on 2025 quality results

Rico’s draft 2026 water report puts the town’s 2025 drinking-water checks and contact point in one place as rates rise and oversight tightens.

Lisa Park2m read
6th annual Big Truckin Car Show set for June 27 in Cahone
Community

6th annual Big Truckin Car Show set for June 27 in Cahone

Cahone’s free truck show returns June 27 with $10 vehicle entries, a local nonprofit fundraiser and vendors at Cahone Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lisa Park1m read
Dolores County primary ballots to be mailed, voters get return options
Government

Dolores County primary ballots to be mailed, voters get return options

Dolores County sample ballots go out June 8, and voters can return one ballot by mail or at the Dove Creek drop box on Main Street.

James Thompson2m read
Dove Creek Ambulance District names Aaron J. Fry as ambulance chief
Healthcare

Dove Creek Ambulance District names Aaron J. Fry as ambulance chief

Dove Creek Ambulance District filled its chief post with Aaron J. Fry, a move that shapes who answers 911 calls in Dolores County when backup is miles away.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Dolores County outdoor trips need road, land access checks before you go
Community

Dolores County outdoor trips need road, land access checks before you go

Before you head toward Rico or Dove Creek, check road status, land ownership, and fire restrictions. In Dolores County, a wrong turn can mean a closure, a trespass issue, or a stranded vehicle.

Sarah Chen6m read
Dolores County treasurer portal streamlines tax-lien auction notices
Government

Dolores County treasurer portal streamlines tax-lien auction notices

Dolores County’s treasurer portal centralizes tax-lien and trustee-sale deadlines, where missing a notice can cost owners money or property. Bidders face strict preregistration rules.

Marcus Williams6m read
Dove Creek agendas page boosts access to town government meetings
Government

Dove Creek agendas page boosts access to town government meetings

Dove Creek’s agendas page puts upcoming votes, Zoom access and meeting records in one place, so residents can track decisions before town business is finished.

James Thompson4m read
Dolores County moves down salary tier under new state law
Government

Dolores County moves down salary tier under new state law

Dolores County’s top elected officials will take a pay cut Aug. 12 as a new state law drops the county to salary tier V-D. The sheriff’s pay falls by nearly $7,000.

James Thompson2m read
Cottonwood Road reconstruction begins, full closure set in June
Government

Cottonwood Road reconstruction begins, full closure set in June

Cottonwood Road is under reconstruction north of Dolores, and a full closure June 8-19 will block through travel at Mavreeso Creek.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dove Creek posts 2026 fee schedule for utilities, permits and rentals
Government

Dove Creek posts 2026 fee schedule for utilities, permits and rentals

Dove Creek’s 2026 fee schedule spells out utility rates, tap fees and deadlines that can quickly change a household bill.

James Thompson5m read
Artists of Rico, Dolores County, sustain local culture, host year-round events
Community

Artists of Rico, Dolores County, sustain local culture, host year-round events

Rico’s artists run three signature events each year in the town of 256, and host a monthly Rico Speaks gathering while working from 8,827 feet, 26 miles southwest of Telluride.

Sarah Chen3m read
Rico Town Hall stands as historic landmark, anchor for local identity and economy
Community

Rico Town Hall stands as historic landmark, anchor for local identity and economy

Rico Town Hall, the former Dolores County Courthouse built in 1892, remains a defining landmark at the northeast corner of Commercial and Mantz Streets, symbolizing the town's mining era and civic continuity. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places and continued use as town offices shape preservation priorities, budget choices, and local tourism prospects for residents.

Sarah Chen2m read
Dove Creek guide highlights public lands and nearby Dolores River Overlook
Business

Dove Creek guide highlights public lands and nearby Dolores River Overlook

Dove Creek is more than a pass-through, with the Dolores River Overlook just over 10 miles away and public lands defining almost every trip through the county.

Sarah Chen5m read
Rico trustees to consider liquor permit for July 4 skatepark fundraiser
Government

Rico trustees to consider liquor permit for July 4 skatepark fundraiser

Trustees will weigh a special liquor permit June 3 for Rico Skatepark 503 C’s July 4 fundraiser at 101 South Picker Street, a vote that could shape the holiday event.

James Thompson2m read
Mancos leaders hear thanks for funding local hospice and cancer support services
Healthcare

Mancos leaders hear thanks for funding local hospice and cancer support services

A $1,500 Mancos grant helped keep grief support and cancer aid local for Dolores County families, with some services reaching more than 1,500 people last year.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Beacon Data Centers to discuss possible Dove Creek project Thursday night
Business

Beacon Data Centers to discuss possible Dove Creek project Thursday night

Beacon Data Centers was set to face Dove Creek residents Thursday night as questions grew over power use, water demand and a possible AI campus.

Sarah Chen2m read
Funding shortfall threatens Dolores County senior meals, transportation services
Healthcare

Funding shortfall threatens Dolores County senior meals, transportation services

Hundreds of Dolores County seniors could lose meals and rides if the county’s long-running senior services center closes, deepening isolation in a rural county.

Lisa Park2m read
Brown revives house calls, opens rural clinic for remote patients
Healthcare

Brown revives house calls, opens rural clinic for remote patients

In a county with no hospitals and 25.5% of residents age 65 or older, Dr. David Brown is bringing house calls back to patients who cannot easily travel.

Lisa Park2m read
McPhee Reservoir Remains Lifeline for Water, Farming and Recreation
Community

McPhee Reservoir Remains Lifeline for Water, Farming and Recreation

McPhee Reservoir continues to be the primary water storage facility serving Dolores County, Montezuma County and the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation, supplying irrigation and municipal water while supporting boating and fishing. Seasonal changes in water levels tied to snowpack and release schedules affect access and local economies, and operations are coordinated by federal and local partners to protect deliveries and fish and wildlife values.

Sarah Chen2m read
Dolores County families can choose from two free summer meal programs
Community

Dolores County families can choose from two free summer meal programs

Dolores County families have two free summer meal options now, including Dove Creek pickup boxes starting June 4 and county delivery boxes already serving 81320, 81324 and 81332.

Sarah Chen2m read
Dolores County commissioners to weigh wildfire code, permits and funding requests
Government

Dolores County commissioners to weigh wildfire code, permits and funding requests

Wildfire code adoption, a San Juan Softie permit renewal and funding votes dominated the commissioners’ Monday agenda in Dolores County.

James Thompson2m read
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.

Sarah Chen2m read