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Montezuma Water Co. completes treatment plant expansion

Project grows treatment capacity from 4 to 6 million gallons per day; aided by USDA low-interest loan

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Autopsies of 2 confirmed dead in crash near Dolores expected Thursday

A Dodge and an RV collided head-on along Colorado Highway 184

DATE: Jul 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Monsoonal rains slow Ferris Fire recovery efforts; crews hope for drier week

Blaze is 97% contained; repair work has been hindered by intense thunderstorms

DATE: Jul 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores to host 50th Escalante Days on Aug. 8

Golden-themed parade, local vendors, kids’ games and more highlight Flanders Park celebration

DATE: Jul 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores seeks public comment before writing comprehensive plan update

Questionnaire found online available until July 31

DATE: Jul 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free skate camp at Lost Canyon Skate Park offered for Montezuma County youths

Total of 24 campers will participate in two three-day sessions

DATE: Jul 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ferris Fire turns a corner, is 89% contained

Weeks of rain, suppression efforts bring 64,880-acre blaze largely under control

DATE: Jul 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores board backs small-scale housing project

Town now applies for $900K grant through state pilot program The Dolores Board of Trustees approved a major step for the Ice House project, a small-scale affordable housing development propo...

DATE: Jul 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores School District raises teacher base pay, continues with track plans

The track would be part of the next phase of the district’s master plan

DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Judge upholds Montezuma County commissioners’ denial of Dollar General permit

22nd Judicial District Court Judge Todd Plewe ruled in favor of the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners in the latest court battle involving a long-standing Dollar General civil c...

DATE: Jul 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Public Library celebrates 70 years

What began as a meager volunteer operation is now a well-loved community space

DATE: Jul 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

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

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News