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Dolores

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

Rico, Dolores volunteer fire departments struggle with recruitment amid oncoming fire season

Rico, Dolores volunteer fire departments struggle with recruitment amid oncoming fire season

In a month defined by red flag warnings, some agencies are looking for recruits

Canyons of the Ancients to host Indigenous art market in Dolores

Canyons of the Ancients to host Indigenous art market in Dolores

Artists of all mediums from across Four Corners will display their artistry

Dolores school board remains unsure about online schooling

Dolores school board remains unsure about online schooling

Whether to offer virtual education continues to be a heated topic

Candlelight vigil planned for recent Dolores graduate killed in crash

Candlelight vigil planned for recent Dolores graduate killed in crash

Taisali Lambson was part of Dolores’ Class of 2026

Dolores Fire Protection District advertises open house, seeks volunteers

Dolores Fire Protection District advertises open house, seeks volunteers

Department asks residents to lend support

Dolores agriculture teacher named National FFA Teacher Ambassador for second year

Dolores agriculture teacher named National FFA Teacher Ambassador for second year

Alison Brown has been teaching in Dolores four years

Dolores Library Board fires executive director after workplace review

Dolores Library Board fires executive director after workplace review

Board president cites workplace assessment findings; results have not been publicly released

Ag Valley Co-op announces college senior from Dolores as one of its interns

Ag Valley Co-op announces college senior from Dolores as one of its interns

Internship is being held in Nebraska

Dolores River Fest honors the river with music under the sun

Dolores River Fest honors the river with music under the sun

In its 21st year, the festival brings crowd to Joe Rowell Park with eight bands

The Dirty Turkeys delivers high energy punk to Dolores

The Dirty Turkeys delivers high energy punk to Dolores

Small-town crowd catches the affection of college house band

Dolores River Fest returns Saturday with music, river parade and daylong celebration

Dolores River Fest returns Saturday with music, river parade and daylong celebration

Festival is in its 21st year; gates open 10 a.m. at Joe Rowell Park

Montezuma County martial artists to compete on world stage for Team USA in France

Montezuma County martial artists to compete on world stage for Team USA in France

Four students earned spots at ICO world championships this fall

Dolores High School graduates contemplate what’s next after ceremony Friday

Dolores High School graduates contemplate what’s next after ceremony Friday

Speaker gives special gift to the 38 members of the Class of 2026

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Amita Crowley will continue her golf career at the collegiate level

Dolores FFA chapter earns bronze in agricultural mechanics

Dolores FFA chapter earns bronze in agricultural mechanics

Students put to the test in tool ID and usage, welding, electrical systems and problem solving

Wildfire ready plan for Upper Dolores enters next phase

Wildfire ready plan for Upper Dolores enters next phase

Dolores Watersheds Collaborative to host meetings for public engagement on planning

Dolores school district wraps up school year with celebrations, student successes

Dolores school district wraps up school year with celebrations, student successes

High school will say goodbye to its seniors Friday

Montezuma Water plant expansion near Dolores approaches completion, delayed to July 2026

Montezuma Water plant expansion near Dolores approaches completion, delayed to July 2026

The expansion project has been in the works since 2019

Dolores School District bands earn top honors at Denver Music in the Parks Festival

Dolores School District bands earn top honors at Denver Music in the Parks Festival

Students also performed at West Slope Jam Fest

988 mental health team to host informal gathering in Dolores

988 mental health team to host informal gathering in Dolores

Thursday’s sessions seek to build awareness, public-informed care

Dolores board approves concept plan for Riverside and Third Street apartments

Dolores board approves concept plan for Riverside and Third Street apartments

Early-stage proposal garners a second extended public comment