Dolores County

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National Guard helicopter assists Mount Wilson rescue southwest of Telluride

climber’s lower leg crushed by rock; line lowered for helicopter extraction

August 29, 2022

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Dolores County proposes two tax questions for November ballot

tax would offset oil and gas revenues; lodgers tax would go to tourism and support housing and child care

July 28, 2022

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Wildfire breaks out in San Juan forest in Dolores County

Fire is 3 acres; federal Type 2 crew is fighting blaze

June 17, 2022

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Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

May 24, 2022

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Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022

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Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado

Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness

May 10, 2022

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Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

April 28, 2022

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Driver testing new SUV is rescued north of Dolores

drove around a closed gate on Dolores-Norwood Road

April 20, 2022

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Two women face charges of animal cruelty in Dolores County horse case

Dolores County sheriff initiated recovery of six horses from snowy mountain pasture in January

March 30, 2022

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As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

and warm weather projected this summer

March 28, 2022

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Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds

SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado

March 14, 2022

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Dolores County Court prepares for trial in fatal shooting of bow hunter

Plewe denies multiple pretrial motions from defense; trial set for May 16 in Dove Creek

March 9, 2022

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Muzzleloader pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of bow hunter in Dolores County

set for trial in May in Dove Creek

January 22, 2022

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Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff

Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges

January 20, 2022

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Parks and Wildlife commission rejects blaze orange requirement for bowhunters in overlap season

rule proposal was in response to fatal shooting of a bowhunter in the San Juan National Forest; more hunter education…

January 17, 2022

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Horses rescued from remote mountain pasture in Southwest Colorado

veterinarian called to examine animals; case is under investigation

January 11, 2022

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Relying on phone maps, two drivers become stuck on snowy, unkept road in Southwest Colorado

and woman passed warning sign, but trusted in GPS route-finding technology

December 17, 2021

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Couple following phone map to Moab stranded, rescued in backcountry as storm approaches

Maryland couple stranded at Lone Cone Peak; route ‘not even possible’

November 12, 2021

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Dove Creek getting urgent water delivery after drought dries up canal

Drought disrupts timing of McPhee Reservoir water flow for the first time

October 30, 2021

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Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown

Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties

October 28, 2021

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Arrest affidavit details fatal hunting incident in Dolores County

Pennsylvania man faces charge of criminally negligent homicide

September 21, 2021

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Update: Pennsylvania man faces charge after allegedly shooting bow hunter near Rico, Colorado

powder hunter jailed and released; bow hunter identified

September 20, 2021

Southwest Life

Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others

mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases would be protected

September 18, 2021

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Bow hunter fatally shot in San Juan National Forest

Incident occurred Friday morning, Dolores County sheriff says

September 18, 2021