Dolores

Local News

Coal seam fires in Southwest Colorado deemed low risk

Funding increases to mitigate underground blazes after suspected link to Marshall Fire

February 16, 2022

Local News

San Juan National Forest’s Wood for Life program uses forest health projects to help communities

Dolores Ranger District delivers first load of firewood to the Chinle Chapter House of the Navajo Nation

February 13, 2022

Local News

Lewis man tried to produce one art piece per day. He didn’t quite make it

Lambson’s artwork is on display at the Dolores Public Library

February 10, 2022

Local News

House catches fire south of Dolores

injuries reported, said Sheriff Steve Nowlin

February 5, 2022

Local News

Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures

is considering a program to reduce consumption, but Southwest Colorado has yet to weigh in

January 20, 2022

Local News

Officials weary of Dolores mill’s fire prevention plan

Monthslong grapple continues as Montezuma County Commissioners reject fire mitigation plan; county attorney raises possibility of civil litigation

January 13, 2022

Local News

Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history

A centuries-old Puebloan village was discovered during the realignment of U.S. Highway 550

January 12, 2022

Local News

Dog alerts couple to drowning Rottweiler in icy Dolores River

130-pound pup struggled to hold her head above water, one paw clutched to the ice

January 8, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

Cortez-based Osprey Packs agrees to sell to Helen of Troy

$414 million deal expected to be finalized by end of the year

November 30, 2021

Local News

Woman pleads guilty to drug and theft charges

involved opioid distribution and stolen Airstream trailer in Dolores

November 23, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Work of Dolores Mountain Quilters on display at Dolores Public Library

A dozen quilters showcased on gallery walls

November 19, 2021

Local News

BLM to conduct slash burning in Southwest Colorado

Locations include Tres Rios district

November 3, 2021

Local News

Man rescued after being pinned under crashed ATV

Multiple agencies responded; Southwest Memorial helicopter spots crash from air

August 25, 2021

Local News

Wellness and yoga festival takes place Saturday in Dolores park

yoga and dance classes offered

August 20, 2021

Sports

Mountain bikers converge in Dolores for Boggy Draw Beat Down races

rider gets a win; several Durango riders nab first place

August 10, 2021

Local News

Dredging will provide access to last 5 feet of irrigation water in parched McPhee Reservoir

Drought and historic low-water level reveal sediment blockage

August 6, 2021

Local News

Dolores objects to increase in logging traffic into town

officials urge dispersed routes to reduce impacts

August 5, 2021

The Journal

Celebrate summer with live music, arts and crafts in Dolores Saturday

Fest and arts and crafts bazaar feature 80 vendors

July 15, 2021

Local News

Update: Colorado Highway 145 reopens after fatal crash

crash near Stoner shut down highway for several hours

July 15, 2021

Local News

Dolores pot shops get board approval

permits are conditional on obtaining licenses from state

July 14, 2021

Local News

Amber Alert suspect arrested after nighttime search west of Dolores

Regional law enforcement agencies team up in search for missing children

July 9, 2021

Local News

Dolores passes ordinance to allow for food trucks

License and inspections are required to operate

July 9, 2021

Local News

Ride the Ancients attracts 127 cyclists

Brown, Ashley Carelock win 95-mile gravel grinder through San Juan Mountains

July 6, 2021