Trial in fatal shooting of bowhunter begins in Dove Creek Prosecutor focuses on rifle hunter’s mistakes; defender faults investigation October 27, 2022
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert talks defense of Dolores River Corridor Representative meets with Ute Mountain Ute, Dolores County officials Saturday October 22, 2022
Dove Creek trial in death of bowhunter will be broadcast online Chief judge attempts to shield jurors October 10, 2022
Trial set for Dolores County horse neglect case Charges against co-defendant dismissed because charge or custody standard could not be met October 6, 2022
National Guard helicopter assists Mount Wilson rescue southwest of Telluride Solo climber’s lower leg crushed by rock; line lowered for helicopter extraction August 29, 2022
Dolores County proposes two tax questions for November ballot Sales tax would offset oil and gas revenues; lodgers tax would go to tourism and support housing and child care July 28, 2022
Wildfire breaks out in San Juan forest in Dolores County Buster Fire is 3 acres; federal Type 2 crew is fighting blaze June 17, 2022
Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years May 24, 2022
Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise May 21, 2022
Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness May 10, 2022
Water managers see runoff as positive sign Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year April 28, 2022
Driver testing out a new SUV is rescued from the Glade north of Dolores Driver from Nevada had driven around a closed gate on Dolores-Norwood Road April 20, 2022
Two women face charges of animal cruelty in Dolores County horse case Dolores County sheriff initiated recovery of six horses from snowy mountain pasture in January March 30, 2022
As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado Dry and warm weather projected this summer March 28, 2022
Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds The SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado March 14, 2022
Dolores County Court prepares for trial in fatal shooting of bow hunter Judge Plewe denies multiple pretrial motions from defense; trial set for May 16 in Dove Creek March 9, 2022
Muzzleloader pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of bow hunter in Dolores County Case set for trial in May in Dove Creek January 22, 2022
Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges January 20, 2022
Parks and Wildlife commission rejects blaze orange requirement for bow hunters in overlap season New rule proposal was in response to fatal shooting of a bow hunter in the San Juan National Forest; more… January 16, 2022
Horses rescued from mountain pasture near Groundhog Reservoir State veterinarian called in to examine animals; case is under investigation by Dolores County Sheriff January 11, 2022
Lost rancher on Stoner Mesa found by helicopter Woman searching for livestock had unplanned night in backcountry December 27, 2021
Phone map, again: Woman and rescuer are rescued on Dolores-Norwood Road Man gets stuck while trying to rescue wife on snowy, unmaintained road December 17, 2021
BLM seeks public comment on roads and trails Process is lead up to Transportation and Access Plan environmental analysis November 16, 2021
Couple following phone map to Moab stranded, rescued in backcountry as storm approaches Maryland couple stranded at Lone Cone Peak; route ‘not even possible’ November 12, 2021