Meet the Dolores Town Board and mayoral candidates at a forum March 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The event is being organized by the League of Women Voters of Montezuma County. Candidates will introduce themselves and answer questions submitted by the audience. The event is being moderated by Judy Schuenemeyer.

Eleven candidates vying for four positions on the Dolores Town Board, and two competing for the mayor’s position. The April 3 election is by mail-in ballot.

Candidates for Town Board as listed on the ballot are restaurant owner Duvall Truelsen, registered nurse Leigh Sand, manicurist Janice Heman, teacher Melissa Watters, school counselor Jennifer Stark, child care center owner Debra Jorgensen, museum curator Tracy Murphy, construction worker Brian Rantz, brew pub worker Tobie Baker, health care professional Janneli Miller and accountant Timothy Mueller.

Candidates for mayor as listed on the ballot are local firefighter Gerald “Jerry” Whited and Southwest Open School teacher Chad Wheelus.