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James Edward Cattles Jr.

James (Jim) Edward Cattles Jr., 68, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, N.M., on May 17, 2013. Jim was born to James and Kathryn Cattles in Ogden, Utah, on Jan. 25, 1945. He g...

Robert Lyle Shields

Funeral services for longtime Dolores resident Robert Lyle Shields were held on Wednesday, June 12, at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Pastor Neely Lewis officiated. Interment followed at...

It's the time for beneficial, beautiful bees!

You have probably noticed flowers popping up, and fuzzy, buzzing insects visiting those flowers. Bees may strike fear in the hearts of some, but they are really quite beneficial as a whole a...

Dig into Reading at summer program

The 2013 Summer Reading Program is up and running. Children may register for the Dolores Public Library summer reading program, "Dig into Reading," by going to the library's websi...

Community calendar

The Dolores Star encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@doloresstar.com. Items submitted at least two weeks in...

40 Years Ago

Taken from the pages of the Dolores Star, Friday, June 15, 1973, Larry and Marilyn Pleasant, Editors

80 Years Ago

Taken from the pages of the Dolores Star, Friday, June 16, 1933, Fred Bradshaw, Editor

Faith vs. presumption

Confidence that actions rooted in good character will yield the best outcome, even when I cannot see how. Faith is confidence that is rooted in one's knowledge of the truth. The ...

River dance

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo contests start tonight

Saddle up! The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo will take place Thursday through Saturday at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. This year 300 participants will compete in front of fans a...

500 fewer to fight fires

Sequester cuts money for Forest Service

Hampson sentenced to 25 years

Convicted murderer Luther Hampson was sentenced Thursday by District Court Judge Douglas Walker to 25 years in prison plus five years of parole upon his release. Hampson, 28, pled...