Rico

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Winter snowpack is strong in Dolores River Basin

boating release below McPhee Dam ‘unlikely’

February 27, 2019

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Avalanche victim near Rico saved by companions

snowmobilers were caught in avalanche

January 30, 2019

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Snowslide hits Colorado 145 near Trout Lake amid ‘high’ avalanche warning’

The highway could have intermittent closures of 30 minutes or longer, said Lisa Schwantes, CDOT public information officer. Earlier Friday,…

January 18, 2019

Annual Rico Winter Carnival is Jan. 26-27

features hockey games, chili dinner and free ski lessons

January 14, 2019

Westfork Fire Volunteer Department gains land for new station

Construction of new station could begin this summer

January 8, 2019

Rico gets into holiday spirit

fair and caroling to take place

December 4, 2018

What’s hot in Dolores this holiday season

bazaars are a hit; events continue

December 4, 2018

Winter road and trail closures begin

Temporary restriction aids winter wildlife

December 4, 2018

Local News

Local and national recreation groups sue forest

Lawsuit claims Rico-West Dolores plan unfairly restricts access

October 16, 2018

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New forest trail rules start Oct. 1

Motorized access cut at Bear and Burnett Creek trails

September 6, 2018

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Update: Burro Fire holding steady, but fuels are drying out

Containment remains at 53 percent; personnel reduced

June 21, 2018

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County claims trails, roads on national forest

Resolution claims 17 roads and trails in local counties

June 20, 2018

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Burro Fire continues to grow; storm could bring lightning, a little rain

jumps Forest Road 561 to south, moves northeast

June 14, 2018

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Crews struggle to contain Burro Fire; CPW closes some areas

jumps to 2,684 acres; Lone Dome and Fish Creek closed

June 12, 2018

Winter storms expected for Southwest Colorado mountains

to six inches of snow possible above 7,500 feet

March 14, 2018

Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores

Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added

November 17, 2017

Rico man missing; car found on Wolf Creek Pass

Johnston’s vehicle found on Wolf Creek Pass

October 3, 2017

Dolores celebrates Escalante Days and Nights

Western theme and outdoor education offer many events

July 25, 2017

Public to review Rico-West Dolores plan again

plan for San Juan Forest has had rocky road

July 25, 2017

Road closures lifted as 412 Fire smolders south of Rico

However, because of the low level of fire activity, all trail and road closures, as well as the closure near…

July 17, 2017

Crash on West Fork Road sends five to hospital

occupant airlifted by helicopter

July 4, 2017

Rico celebrates Independence Day in style

Parade, live music, contests draw crowd to legendary celebration

July 4, 2017

Roadwork set for Colorado 145 north of Lizard Head

The Colorado Department of Transportation and Elam Construction will start work on Monday, June 5, along Colorado Highway 145, just…

May 31, 2017

Memorial Day events honor veterans

Ceremonies planned in Cortez, Mancos and Dolores

May 24, 2017