Dolores

Community

Couple identified in Dolores plane crash loved to fly together

plane crashed 10 miles north of Dolores

January 18, 2024

Community

Two die in plane crash in forest north of Dolores

Single-engine plane discovered Sunday afternoon

January 10, 2024

Local News

What to expect in Colorado’s ballot measure election

Don’t look for results until the polls close, state secretary says

November 7, 2023

Local News

Dolores kokanee giveaway canceled, Nighthorse stock slim

Officials reporting limited, smaller fish this year in Durango

October 31, 2023

Local News

Unscheduled kokanee giveaway to take place in Dolores Thursday

Sizable early run means Colorado Parks and Wildlife will distribute fish at Joe Rowell Park

October 16, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

The wide world of Stanton Englehart

exhibit opens at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum

September 7, 2023

Local News

Prescribed burns on 27,600 acres of San Juan National Forest scheduled for this fall

Conditions appear to be ‘really promising’

September 5, 2023

Courts and Crime

Man found dead north of Dolores; suspect in homicide investigation identified

with information is asked to contact the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office

July 29, 2023

Local News

Runoff means first survey of Dolores fish since 2019

Dewatering of the river has imperiled three native species

June 25, 2023

Local News

Environmentalists sue over logging plans in San Juan National Forest

Salter project, located on 22,346 acres near Dolores, was approved in 2021

June 15, 2023

Community

Annual Dolores River Fest to kick off summer June 3 at Joe Rowell Park

will be the festival’s 18th year promoting the care and celebration of the Dolores River

May 27, 2023

Local News

Mesa snowmelt overwhelms Dolores in valley below

Community rallies to fill sandbags, redirect floodwaters; no injuries reported

April 10, 2023

Local News

Lingering winter delays opening of McPhee Reservoir boat ramp

is iced over, and roads drifted with snow; invasive mussels found on Western Slope

April 7, 2023

Local News

Colorado Highway 184 is reopened after repair

culvert installed; flooding caused three-week closure

April 6, 2023

Local News

Dolores Valley residents offered free sandbags as flooding begins

Public Works Department donates sand as rain and snowmelt pick up

March 23, 2023

Local News

Local First receives $150,000 to offer support services for Durango businesses

Nonprofit attempts to boost economy through funding given by anonymous donor

March 21, 2023

Local News

Flooding closes Colorado Highway 184 north of Cortez

traffic allowed through; no access to U.S. 491, no estimated time to reopen

March 16, 2023

Local News

Galloping Goose No. 5 to ride the rails in Animas Valley

will run spring excursions to Cascade, opening day of Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad trips

March 15, 2023

Local News

Flooding from rain and snowmelt hits Norwood; Dolores gets ready

flooding in Dolores yet, but free sandbags will be available soon

March 13, 2023

Local News

Lost skier rescued at Boggy Draw north of Dolores

Snow biking trails are groomed in the Boggy Draw area. (Courtesy Southwest Colorado Cycling Association) No injuries reported; Montezuma County…

February 20, 2023

Local News

Dolores transfers ownership of Galloping Goose No. 5 to its home museum

Conditions guarantee beloved train will stay a feature of town, continue to run on guest railroads

February 16, 2023

Local News

Anthony Baca, hoping to reduce recidivism, sworn in as district court judge

Durango man says he’s always been interested in human rights issues

January 18, 2023

Local News

Snow improves skiing and snowbiking trails

Juan Mountain snowpack goes above average

January 3, 2023

Local News

New Mexican restaurant opens in Dolores

Michoacan boasts full menu, outdoor seating

January 3, 2023