Dolores Star

Don’t mess with Smokey Bear

It takes a bold person to tinker with Smokey Bear, the U.S. Forest Service icon who proclaims, “Only YOU can…

July 3, 2013

Wet and wild fishing on upper Dolores

water concentrates fish

July 3, 2013

Fireworks at Cortez, Groundhog, not Dolores

Groundhog will host its traditional fireworks extravaganza on Saturday. Ralph Dinosaur will perform from 6 to 11 p.m. There will…

July 3, 2013

Poll: Improve walking access to the beach

... and while you're at it link up some sidewalks

July 3, 2013

Verna Lee ‘Happy’ Freeman

Happy was born in Amarillo on April 4, 1917, the second child of William I. Vance and Mable U. Thomas…

July 3, 2013

Busy summer in the works here

Then this Saturday, July 6, there will be an all-day fireworks celebration at Groundhog Lake RV Park and Campground. Ralph…

July 3, 2013

SJMA seeks volunteer for Public Lands Office

The position is for 3-4 hours per day. Must be flexible. This is a fun job and an opportunity to…

July 3, 2013

County fair books available

This event takes a number of volunteers to come together to organize and coordinate the many different events held during…

July 2, 2013

Justice vs. corruption

Justice is any expression of personal responsibility to uphold integrity, whether the integrity of a legal system, a moral code,…

July 1, 2013

Defensible space works, so create it

There are three basic categories of homes (and other structures) during a wildfire: homes that can stand alone needing little…

July 1, 2013

Clearing the way For a new store

John Anderson operates a trackhoe to tear down the original 11th Street Auto building. The building housed several business after…

June 26, 2013

Fire Report

May 25: Paged out at 12:11 for 18-year-old female with chest pains. May 26: Paged out at 17:50 for an…

June 26, 2013

RIP, black goat

RUDY VIGIL, from Willar, Minn., submitted this photo in memory of Dolores' famous little black goat.Courtesy photo

June 26, 2013

Quilters to meet July 1

The meeting will be conducted by the new officers. Everyone interested in quilting is invited to join for a learning…

June 26, 2013

Trail offers scenery, wildflowers

Hope Lake, in the San Juan Mountains, offers nice views and early season wildflowers.Courtesy Photo/Wendy Mimiaga This straightforward, moderate hike…

June 26, 2013

Preparing propane tank when wildfire looms

BE PREPARED Review suggested preparations for a natural disaster such as a fire with your propane supplier as well as…

June 26, 2013

Helping hands

A fire crew from Oregon helps out with fire prevention around the Anasazi Heritage Center by clearing scrub oak close…

June 26, 2013

Rifle raffle

Nick Delay of Aztec, N.M., was the winner of a June 8 Southwestern Cowbelles raffle drawing for a Panther .223…

June 26, 2013

Operation Graduation thanks

Without all of your support, it would not have been a success. Our seniors had a safe and happy graduation…

June 26, 2013

Keynote at conference focuses on leadership

A professional speaker, author and executive consultant, Haxton will present on, “Professional Intimacy: The Key to Being a Sustainable Leader.”…

June 26, 2013

Disappearing into thin air

On Monday morning, June 1, I was waiting in the administration office for my appointment with Cliff Spencer, the park’s…

June 26, 2013

Osteoporosis screening set

The cost will be $29. For an appointment, call the health department at 565-3056, ext. 221.

June 26, 2013

Project raises flood-plain issues

THIS ARCHITECTURAL drawing shows the existing school structure with the location of the additions and remodeled spaces.du1-i-syn James Ketter, owner…

June 26, 2013

DA starts standing grand jury

fulfills 2012 campaign promise

June 26, 2013