As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado and warm weather projected this summer March 28, 2022
Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado March 14, 2022
Dolores County Court prepares for trial in fatal shooting of bow hunter Plewe denies multiple pretrial motions from defense; trial set for May 16 in Dove Creek March 9, 2022
Muzzleloader pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of bow hunter in Dolores County set for trial in May in Dove Creek January 22, 2022
Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges January 20, 2022
Parks and Wildlife commission rejects blaze orange requirement for bow hunters in overlap season rule proposal was in response to fatal shooting of a bow hunter in the San Juan National Forest; more hunter… January 16, 2022
Horses rescued from mountain pasture near Groundhog Reservoir veterinarian called in to examine animals; case is under investigation by Dolores County Sheriff January 11, 2022
Lost rancher on Stoner Mesa found by helicopter searching for livestock had unplanned night in backcountry December 27, 2021
Phone map, again: Woman and rescuer are rescued on Dolores-Norwood Road gets stuck while trying to rescue wife on snowy, unmaintained road December 17, 2021
BLM seeks public comment on roads and trails Process is lead up to Transportation and Access Plan environmental analysis November 16, 2021
Couple following phone map to Moab stranded, rescued in backcountry as storm approaches Maryland couple stranded at Lone Cone Peak; route ‘not even possible’ November 12, 2021
Dolores County and Rico decide on funding questions Funding request to replace Seventh Street Elementary in Dove Creek is denied by voters November 3, 2021
Colorado Search and Rescue hires first executive director bill passed to support statewide search and rescue effort November 1, 2021
Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties October 28, 2021
Dove Creek getting urgent water delivery after drought dries up canal Drought disrupts timing of McPhee Reservoir water flow for the first time October 28, 2021
Arrest affidavit reveals details of fatal hunting incident in Dolores County Pennsylvania man faces charge of criminally negligent homicide September 21, 2021
Update: Pennsylvania man faces charge after allegedly shooting bow hunter near Rico, Colorado powder hunter jailed and released; bow hunter identified September 20, 2021
Bow hunter fatally shot in San Juan National Forest Incident occurred Friday morning, Dolores County sheriff says September 18, 2021
Hiker rescued off El Diente Peak in Southwest Colorado Durango man, stranded on cliffs, spends night on mountain September 16, 2021
Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases will be protected September 15, 2021
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet releases draft bill to protect Lower Dolores River National Conservation Area would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties September 14, 2021
Conservation, economic projects introduced at Dolores board meeting Conservation and economic efforts are in the works for Montezuma and Dolores Counties, Ute Mountain Utes August 24, 2021
Willow Fire is 50% contained; growth halted interior and windy conditions still a concern August 11, 2021
Willow Fire north of Cortez is 30% contained Wildfire west of Salter Y grew to 30 acres August 9, 2021
