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
Cortez woman pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash that killed motorcyclist
Sentencing hearing set for Sept. 18
DATE: Jul 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Recovery begins: Ferris Fire crews mitigate hazards of burned area northwest of Dolores
Containment climbs as crews chip fuels, gather hoses and inspect equipment headed to other wildfire responses
DATE: Jul 24, 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
Montezuma County commissioners divide administrator duties during search to fill position
Timeline for hiring new top staff position is difficult to predict
DATE: Jul 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
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
Montezuma County asks public to weigh in on rubbish ordinance
Commissioners considers adopting ordinance targeting junk, trash on private property
DATE: Jul 20, 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
Growth on Ferris Fire halts; containment reaches 53%
Incident managers: Spread stopped, allowing crews to focus on hot spots, repair work
DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Dollar store ruling prompts Montezuma County to consider land-use code revisions
Judge rules for county but says ‘arguably, the code is poor public policy’
DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Daily thunderstorms return to Montezuma County
Shift from excessive heat to scattered storms eases drought, critical fire weather
DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Inside the camp supporting 1,000 personnel on Ferris Fire
‘Little freestanding city’ includes showers, laundry services, catering, a medical unit and security
DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
