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Cortez, Rico residents honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

Cortez, Rico residents honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

American Legion's Honor Guard held ceremonies remembering soldiers killed in action

Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback

Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback

input accepted until Dec. 31

December 23, 2025

Rain slows Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting set for Dolores

Rain slows Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting set for Dolores

rain expected through at least Monday

August 24, 2025

Crews reinforce lines as hot, dry weather threatens to feed Stoner Mesa Fire

Crews reinforce lines as hot, dry weather threatens to feed Stoner Mesa Fire

‘Rolling debris may cause uphill runs, torching, and spotting’

August 17, 2025

Weather offers support as firefighters make headway on Stoner Mesa Fire near Dolores

Weather offers support as firefighters make headway on Stoner Mesa Fire near Dolores

footprint reaches 7,400 acres as fire enters third weekend

August 15, 2025

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire jumps to 3,100 acres; crews focus on firelines

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire jumps to 3,100 acres; crews focus on firelines

Structure protection specialist arrives in Rico to develop a plan

August 10, 2025

Cycling association and Rico Trails Alliance to host trail work and camping trip

Cycling association and Rico Trails Alliance to host trail work and camping trip

Participants will work on the Salt and Ryman trails near Rico

Montezuma, Dolores counties to celebrate Independence Day

Montezuma, Dolores counties to celebrate Independence Day

Various celebrations will take place in Cortez, Mancos, Dove Creek and Rico

After ‘Snowpocalypse’ killed power, Silverton turns to microgrid

After ‘Snowpocalypse’ killed power, Silverton turns to microgrid

Community-size solar grids keep the lights on, and they headed to Southwest Colorado

January 28, 2024

Dolores County school district celebrates math scores and Rico detachment at November meeting

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

Dolores County adds new board members, approves transfer of Rico students

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

Earthquake rattles homes in San Juan Mountain communities

Earthquake rattles homes in San Juan Mountain communities

Magnitude 3.6 quake with its epicenter near Rico struck about 7 a.m.

Day 2: Prosecutors present case that Morosko mistook bowhunter for elk

Day 2: Prosecutors present case that Morosko mistook bowhunter for elk

Defense cites statements by Morosko that he and partner saw an elk

January 21, 2023

The Moetones escape pandemic blues with comeback show in Rico

The Moetones escape pandemic blues with comeback show in Rico

favorite band gets back on stage with new songs, fresh energy

August 20, 2022

Climber rescued off El Diente peak as storm nears

Climber rescued off El Diente peak as storm nears

Verde Helitack uses short-haul method to carry injured man off rugged 14er; multiple local rescue agencies responded

Colorado Gov. Polis meets with Rico fire officials about wildfire preparedness

Colorado Gov. Polis meets with Rico fire officials about wildfire preparedness

Governor views plans for new fire station, hears about challenges of volunteer fire districts

Rico to throw three-day Fourth of July celebration

Rico to throw three-day Fourth of July celebration

Fireworks possible thanks to recent rains, fire chief says; San Juan Forest drops fire restrictions

Winter weather returning to Cortez, San Juan Mountains

Winter weather returning to Cortez, San Juan Mountains

and freezing temperatures to start Tuesday night

February 1, 2022

Rico starts off 2022 by filling vacancies

Rico starts off 2022 by filling vacancies

Planning and attorney positions will be filled; proposal made for new town maintenance shop

January 18, 2022

Crashes occur on U.S. 160 and Colorado 145

Crashes occur on U.S. 160 and Colorado 145

Motorcyclist injured in Montezuma County crash

November 27, 2021

Local projects earmarked for funding in federal budget process

Local projects earmarked for funding in federal budget process

U.S. Sens. Hickenlooper and Bennet recommend priorities for state including in Southwest Colorado

November 18, 2021

Two CDOT road projects wrap up in Southwest Colorado

Two CDOT road projects wrap up in Southwest Colorado

Highways improved in Cortez, Dolores, Rico and Durango

November 4, 2021

Dolores County and Rico decide on funding questions

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

Arrest affidavit reveals details of fatal hunting incident in Dolores County

Arrest affidavit reveals details of fatal hunting incident in Dolores County

Pennsylvania man faces charge of criminally negligent homicide

September 21, 2021