Dolores County – The Journal

Wildfire breaks out in San Juan forest in Dolores County

Buster Fire is 3 acres; federal Type 2 crew is fighting blaze

DATE: Jun 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: May 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado

Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

DATE: Apr 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Apr 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

Dry and warm weather projected this summer

DATE: Mar 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Mar 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Mar 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Muzzleloader pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of bow hunter in Dolores County

Case set for trial in May in Dove Creek

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff

Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges

DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News