House sends pot tax to Senate

The House on Tuesday voted along party lines, 37 Democrats to 27 Republicans, to apply steep taxes to recreational marijuana.…

Boldly pray for rain throughout summer months

This year, in our region of the world (Montezuma and Dolores counties) we seem to be experiencing the opposite. “Drought…

Free summer lunch, snacks for Dolores County children

To meet the needs of Dolores County children and teens, Care and Share Food Bank is once again sponsoring the…

Karla’s Kitchen calls it quits

A tough location on the outskirts of town, along with challenging economic times, forced the family-owned grill and coffee house…

Youth Media project to unveil their new film

Aware that tobacco use is the leading cause of illness and death, which is totally preventable, MCYMP participants interviewed peer…

Naked Moose reopens with new owners

The Naked Moose is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In back are Owner Robert Pixler, Don Davis and…

Trail plan thrills non-motorized users

route will link Dolores to House Creek along McPhee rim

Career Day

Students of the Week

House passes power plan

accusesDems of harmingrural economies

Thanks for support, remembrance

The doctors and staff of Montezuma Veterinary Clinic would like to thank all who have taken the time to call…

Marine turns Dolores football coach

Trusler Having an authoritative title as football coach fits well with the new skipper. Former marine Chris Trusler becomes Dolores…

Lady Bears get blown away on the links

Dolores girls golf battles 40-mph winds at Conquistador Golf Course

Property taxes due April 30

For more information, call (970) 565-7550.

Hospital to offer babysitting class

The cost is $25, and successful participants will earn a certificate of completion. The course is designed for “tweens” and…

Students learn the ropes

Seventh-grade class presents irrigation projects

Volunteers needed to help plant trees Saturday

Courtesy Photo/Tiffanie Garner<br><br><br><br>THE WEBER FIRE glows at night in 2012. The fire started in lat It is now time to…

Dolores to host trails plan kickoff

That is exactly what town officials and others are invited to do tonight at Joe Rowell Park during the Town…

Celebrate the Great Outdoors on Friday

In addition to the trails meeting on Thursday, there is the famous Great Outdoors Silent Auction and Mountain Film on…

Health care programs scheduled in Dolores

The first will be on Saturday, April 27, and will feature an overview of the Affordable Care Act by Bob…

Probation for Baird in sexual assault case

Judge Todd Plewe sentenced Baird to five years probation and 10 subsequent years where he must register as a sex…

Dry and dusty

THE DUST was blowing and the water was low at McPhee Reservoir this week. This photograph was taken near May…

Dolores Prom 2013

by Shannon Livick

Community Briefs

Free admission at Mesa Verde Admission to Mesa Verde National Park will be free to the public during National Park…