Dolores County school board discusses District E opening and Rico redistricting Board of Education says elementary school construction is on schedule December 12, 2023
Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region November 28, 2023
Cortez teenager Cruz Plewe downs desert bighorn sheep in hunt Nearly 7,000 people apply for a tag, and only 15 receive one in Colorado each year November 21, 2023
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
Former Deputy DA Jeremy Reed hopes to become 22nd Judicial District’s new DA Reed was dismissed from the DA’s office on Nov. 2 after informing DA Christian Hatfield of his intention to run November 15, 2023
Dolores County adds new board members, approves transfer of Rico students Rico was officially transferred to Telluride’s school district after the vote November 8, 2023
More action to be taken to help conserve Dolores River Canyon Country Study identifies the public lands encompassing Western Colorado’s Dolores River as the state’s largest, most biodiverse unprotected landscape November 2, 2023
BOCES hosts informational meetings about Special Education Advisory Committees Committees are open to anyone interested in special education October 24, 2023
Dove Creek school board provides another update to elementary building The school construction is still on schedule October 19, 2023
Dolores to host school board candidate forum before election All candidates emphasize their passion for improving education for local students September 29, 2023
12th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show is Oct. 19 The fashion show, hosted by Love on a Hanger, benefits local Cancer Resource Alliance September 12, 2023
Dove Creek school board gives update on new elementary school, school reviews Work is beginning on the foundation for the new school August 15, 2023
Stage 1 fire restrictions to begin Monday in Southwest Colorado BLM restrictions will go into effect for all lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office July 8, 2023
GOCO and Keep It Colorado award $45K grant to protect over 3,000 acres in Dolores County The Ivins Ranch will be preserved because of GOCO’s efforts July 6, 2023
Over 250 nonprofits signed up for Rural Philanthropy Days next week in Southwest Colorado Conference aims to connect local organizations with Front Range donors June 1, 2023
How’s your internet? Counties in Southwest Colorado want to know Five local governments are collecting speed data to be used in funding applications May 22, 2023
Woman faces 12 charges in crash that killed child on U.S. 491 Woman allegedly was intoxicated and fled officers before collision outside Dove Creek May 20, 2023
Osprey Packs and other volunteers help install erosion reducing structures as part of Restore grant Group installed 14 Zeedyk structures May 17, 2023
Colorado governor selects Matthew Margeson to be Dolores County judge District attorney served as prosecutor for nine years; Polis will name new DA February 9, 2023
Dolores County judge finalists selected Public comment sought on candidates; Polis will appoint judge January 26, 2023
Newly named county court judge will instead serve on District Court bench in Durango Anthony Baca applied for two positions; Polis apparently liked him for both January 6, 2023
BLM to conduct plan for Gunnison sage grouse protection Threatened rare bird is located in Southwest Colorado but declining December 21, 2022
Bennet calls for ‘strong bipartisan vote’ in favor of Dolores River Canyon protection bill Proposed legislation rooted in ‘thoughtful compromise,’ senator says December 2, 2022
Dolores County Sheriff Don Wilson wins second term Challenger Linda Yellowman wins Dolores County commission race; retail marijuana voted down November 8, 2022