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Dolores County

Colorado governor declares disaster emergency for Montezuma, Dolores counties

Colorado governor declares disaster emergency for Montezuma, Dolores counties

Ferris Fire is 19% contained, but severe weather is making firefighting conditions difficult

Montezuma and Dolores County feral cat program stretched thin during ‘kitten season’

Montezuma and Dolores County feral cat program stretched thin during ‘kitten season’

Kittens keep popping up despite decades-long spaying and neutering efforts

Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores grows to nearly 51,622 acres

Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores grows to nearly 51,622 acres

Blaze was 22% contained following Monday’s mitigation efforts

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Because of the fire’s size/logistics, a complex incident management team has been ordered

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Residents can go to Pleasant View Fire Department to seek shelter

Ferris Fire’s next complexity emerges in Doe Canyon

Ferris Fire’s next complexity emerges in Doe Canyon

Blaze at 23,000 acres Wednesday as crews report progress protecting homes

While firefighters battle Ferris Fire, San Juan National Forest enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions

While firefighters battle Ferris Fire, San Juan National Forest enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions

These restrictions will come into effect on Wednesday

Colorado Horse Rescue’s free tool helps speed horse evacuations amid wildfires

Colorado Horse Rescue’s free tool helps speed horse evacuations amid wildfires

Drivers and horse owners can register for the service online

‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally

Salvation Army seeks volunteers for school backpack giveaway in Cortez

Salvation Army seeks volunteers for school backpack giveaway in Cortez

The backpacks and supplies will be given to children in need before the start of school

Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect

Ferris Fire grows to 10,000 acres, evacuations expanded to include private lands

Ferris Fire grows to 10,000 acres, evacuations expanded to include private lands

Blaze northeast of Pleasant View was zero percent contained as of Sunday afternoon

Onward! Foundation awards $137,700 in scholarships to Montezuma, Dolores County graduates

Onward! Foundation awards $137,700 in scholarships to Montezuma, Dolores County graduates

Recipients were awarded from a group of 15 scholarships

Applications open for Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship

Applications open for Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship

The annual scholarship is awarded to multiple students each year

Montezuma and Dolores county producers urged to apply for 2025 livestock disaster aid

Montezuma and Dolores county producers urged to apply for 2025 livestock disaster aid

The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2

February 1, 2026

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

County officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

January 6, 2026

Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback

Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback

Public input accepted until Dec. 31

December 23, 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

Dove Creek local becomes Colorado’s first female bridge engineer

Dove Creek local becomes Colorado’s first female bridge engineer

She started in the position about a month ago

Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak

Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak

Fewer than 95% of its K-12 population is vaccinated

Montezuma and Dolores counties proactively plan for large animal evacuations

Montezuma and Dolores counties proactively plan for large animal evacuations

There’s a presentation coming up on April 22 about the team

Workshop in Lewis-Arriola will center on drought

Workshop in Lewis-Arriola will center on drought

Producers are welcome to attend

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office provides tips for ‘safe agricultural burning’

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office provides tips for ‘safe agricultural burning’

There has reportedly been an increase in ‘human-caused’ fires

February 6, 2025

Saturday pancake breakfast with Santa to be hosted by Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde

Saturday pancake breakfast with Santa to be hosted by Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde

The annual event is free and open to the public, young and old

December 6, 2024