Education Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students March 13, 2026
Education Dolores School Board hears from Montezuma County sheriff and approves interim superintendent Sheriff Nowlin says he will make sure the district has school resource officers September 12, 2024
Education Towns in Southwest Colorado plan Veterans Day celebrations will host a parade, and Dolores and Mancos will provide music and pancake events November 9, 2023
Education Attorney general to host statewide conversation about vaping in Colorado schools Conversation will center on what is working and what can be improved October 23, 2023
Education Dolores school board meeting becomes heated as parents talk about Boebert visit Parents criticize superintendent, others for allowing representative to speak April 21, 2023
Community Parents speak out about Rep. Lauren Boebert’s visit to Dolores schools Congresswoman meets with students to answer questions about government; parent worries about security March 15, 2023
Local News How will four-day school weeks affect children’s learning? Majority of districts in Southwest Colorado have made the switch to improve teacher retention September 12, 2022
Local News CMAS tests show few exceptions to decline in participation, performance Student test scores fall in Southwest Colorado, but not in every category September 28, 2021
Local News Local schools getting millions in aid; here’s how they’ll spend it Federal relief is improving safety and fostering remote learning April 28, 2021
Local News Dolores school board approves move to four-day week District hopes move will help attract teacher candidates March 14, 2021
Regional News Dolores graduation shifts course Commencement kicks off with parade, followed by video ceremony May 16, 2020
Regional News Montezuma County school districts discuss graduation plans Dolores holding drive-in graduation; Mancos and Cortez still in discussions April 25, 2020
Local News Indictment clouds appointment at Dolores schools District stands by new dean, charged in $50M embezzlement case October 3, 2019
Local News Planning underway for Dolores school campus renovations District looks to upgrade campus, apply for BEST grant August 22, 2019
Local News Dolores Destination Imagination takes eighth in global finals school students also represented Colorado in opening parade June 25, 2019
Local News Dolores grads celebrate commencement and a new chapter Students told to embrace vulnerability, be kind May 25, 2019
Local News Dolores Destination Imagination team heads to global finals school students competing in fine arts category May 7, 2019
Local News Dolores Elementary’s pop tab collection drive sets pace on Western Slope Students collect 420 pounds for Ronald McDonald House, highest on Western Slope May 1, 2019
Local News Flooding causes cancellation of events at Dolores school gym Flooring is total loss; replacement could exceed $200,000 April 24, 2019
Local News New Dolores superintendent talks educational priorities, experiences Richard came to the Dolores School District RE-4A from Creede, Colorado, about three hours northeast of Dolores. She will replace… April 24, 2019
Local News Dolores school board selects superintendent from Creede Elisabeth Richard joins RE-4A from Creede district April 10, 2019
Local News Dolores superintendent candidates undergo interviews interview rounds and decision set for this week March 26, 2019
Local News Dolores principal resigns, cites new opportunities plans time with family, applauds students’ achievements March 22, 2019
Local News Final Dolores superintendent candidates selected expects finalist to be chosen in two weeks March 14, 2019