New Empire Electric board members to be announced at annual meeting Ballots to be sent out to voters around May 20 May 15, 2024
Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative brings industry resources and opportunities to area students Creek students will shadow jobs at Southwest Memorial Hospital April 6, 2024
District Attorney Christian Hatfield to run for re-election in November Hatfield was appointed by Gov. Jared Polis in 2023 April 2, 2024
Local animal rescue nonprofits reiterate need for resources and funding Despite low funding, animal rescue organizations and officers are continuing to do what they can in the community March 21, 2024
Scholarships available to students pursuing postsecondary education and workforce training program is offering career guidance and scholarships to the graduating class of 2024 March 20, 2024
Lewis woman sentenced to 25 years for husband’s murder Marie Garcia had claimed the 2023 death was a mercy killing March 6, 2024
State of Colorado Property Tax Deferral Program enrollment opens in Dolores County Program gives tax deferment to homeowners who are negatively impacted by property tax increases February 15, 2024
Cortez man suspected of robbing 20 individuals in one night Tavra was arrested at his home in Cortez February 14, 2024
Dove Creek school board approves new board member, discusses elementary school build District E seat has been vacant since November January 20, 2024
Residents on Groundhog-Norwood Road speak to commissioners after road is closed Residents say they weren’t notified by text of the road’s closure like normal December 21, 2023
Dolores County school board discusses District E opening and Rico redistricting of Education says elementary school construction is on schedule December 12, 2023
Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region November 28, 2023
Cortez teenager Cruz Plewe downs desert bighorn sheep in hunt 7,000 people apply for a tag, and only 15 receive one in Colorado each year November 21, 2023
Dolores County school district celebrates math scores and Rico detachment at November meeting Superintendent Ty Gray also give an update on the new master library November 18, 2023
Former Deputy DA Jeremy Reed hopes to become 22nd Judicial District’s new DA was dismissed from the DA’s office on Nov. 2 after informing DA Christian Hatfield of his intention to run November 15, 2023
Dolores County adds new board members, approves transfer of Rico students was officially transferred to Telluride’s school district after the vote November 8, 2023
More action to be taken to help conserve Dolores River Canyon Country identifies the public lands encompassing Western Colorado’s Dolores River as the state’s largest, most biodiverse unprotected landscape November 2, 2023
BOCES hosts informational meetings about Special Education Advisory Committees Committees are open to anyone interested in special education October 24, 2023
Dove Creek school board provides another update to elementary building school construction is still on schedule October 19, 2023
Dolores to host school board candidate forum before election candidates emphasize their passion for improving education for local students September 29, 2023
12th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show is Oct. 19 fashion show, hosted by Love on a Hanger, benefits local Cancer Resource Alliance September 12, 2023
Dove Creek school board gives update on new elementary school, school reviews is beginning on the foundation for the new school August 15, 2023
Stage 1 fire restrictions to begin Monday in Southwest Colorado restrictions will go into effect for all lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office July 8, 2023
