GOCO and Keep It Colorado award $45K grant to protect over 3,000 acres in Dolores County Ivins Ranch will be preserved because of GOCO’s efforts July 6, 2023
Over 250 nonprofits signed up for Rural Philanthropy Days next week in Southwest Colorado Conference aims to connect local organizations with Front Range donors June 1, 2023
How’s your internet? Counties in Southwest Colorado want to know local governments are collecting speed data to be used in funding applications May 22, 2023
Woman faces 12 charges in crash that killed child on U.S. 491 allegedly was intoxicated and fled officers before collision outside Dove Creek May 20, 2023
Osprey Packs and other volunteers help install erosion reducing structures as part of Restore grant installed 14 Zeedyk structures May 17, 2023
Colorado governor selects Matthew Margeson to be Dolores County judge District attorney served as prosecutor for nine years; Polis will name new DA February 9, 2023
Dolores County judge finalists selected comment sought on candidates; Polis will appoint judge January 26, 2023
Newly named county court judge will instead serve on District Court bench in Durango Anthony Baca applied for two positions; Polis apparently liked him for both January 6, 2023
BLM to conduct plan for Gunnison sage grouse protection Threatened rare bird is located in Southwest Colorado but declining December 21, 2022
Bennet calls for ‘strong bipartisan vote’ in favor of Dolores River Canyon protection bill Proposed legislation rooted in ‘thoughtful compromise,’ senator says December 2, 2022
Dolores County Sheriff Don Wilson wins second term Challenger Linda Yellowman wins Dolores County commission race; retail marijuana voted down November 8, 2022
Trial in fatal shooting of bowhunter begins in Dove Creek Prosecutor focuses on rifle hunter’s mistakes; defender faults investigation October 27, 2022
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert talks defense of Dolores River Corridor Representative meets with Ute Mountain Ute, Dolores County officials Saturday October 22, 2022
Dove Creek trial in death of bowhunter will be broadcast online judge attempts to shield jurors October 10, 2022
Trial set for Dolores County horse neglect case Charges against co-defendant dismissed because charge or custody standard could not be met October 6, 2022
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
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
Wildfire breaks out in San Juan forest in Dolores County Fire is 3 acres; federal Type 2 crew is fighting blaze June 17, 2022
Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years May 24, 2022
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
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
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
Driver testing out a new SUV is rescued from the Glade north of Dolores from Nevada had driven around a closed gate on Dolores-Norwood Road April 20, 2022
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