Dolores County – The Journal

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative brings industry resources and opportunities to area students

Dove Creek students will shadow jobs at Southwest Memorial Hospital

DATE: Apr 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

District Attorney Christian Hatfield to run for re-election in November

Hatfield was appointed by Gov. Jared Polis in 2023

DATE: Apr 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Local animal rescue nonprofits reiterate need for resources and funding

Despite low funding, animal rescue organizations and officers are continuing to do what they can in the community

DATE: Mar 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Scholarships available to students pursuing postsecondary education and workforce training

The program is offering career guidance and scholarships to the graduating class of 2024

DATE: Mar 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Dean Hanson scholarship application open for 2024

The application deadline is April 15

DATE: Mar 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Lewis woman sentenced to 25 years for husband’s murder

Joyce Marie Garcia had claimed the 2023 death was a mercy killing

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Cortez man suspected of robbing 20 individuals in one night

Cody Tavra was arrested at his home in Cortez

DATE: Feb 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

State of Colorado Property Tax Deferral Program enrollment opens in Dolores County

Program gives tax deferment to homeowners who are negatively impacted by property tax increases

DATE: Feb 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Dove Creek school board approves new board member, discusses elementary school build

The District E seat has been vacant since November

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Residents on Groundhog-Norwood Road speak to commissioners after road is closed

Residents say they weren’t notified by text of the road’s closure like normal

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Dolores County school board discusses District E opening and Rico redistricting

Board of Education says elementary school construction is on schedule

DATE: Dec 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News