Dolores County - The Journal

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

Parks and Wildlife commission rejects blaze orange requirement for bow hunters in overlap season

New rule proposal was in response to fatal shooting of a bow hunter in the San Juan National Forest; more hunter education planned

DATE: Jan 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Horses rescued from mountain pasture near Groundhog Reservoir

State veterinarian called in to examine animals; case is under investigation by Dolores County Sheriff

DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lost rancher on Stoner Mesa found by helicopter

Woman searching for livestock had unplanned night in backcountry

DATE: Dec 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Phone map, again: Woman and rescuer are rescued on Dolores-Norwood Road

Man gets stuck while trying to rescue wife on snowy, unmaintained road

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM seeks public comment on roads and trails

Process is lead up to Transportation and Access Plan environmental analysis

DATE: Nov 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Couple following phone map to Moab stranded, rescued in backcountry as storm approaches

Maryland couple stranded at Lone Cone Peak; route ‘not even possible’

DATE: Nov 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores County and Rico decide on funding questions

Funding request to replace Seventh Street Elementary in Dove Creek is denied by voters

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News