Forest presents its plan on recreation

Hundreds of miles of trails and roads crisscross the Rico-West Dolores region of the San Juan National Forest. But who gets to use what? Balancing multiple uses for rec...

Lady Bears win twice

Dolores opens 2015 victories over Telluride; Dove Creek

Bears wrestle in Montrose

Medina wins three matches at 14-team tournament

Dolores defeats Dove Creek

Balderrama scores 18 in Bears win

Eight Bears named all-conference

Kellen Gatzke named to Class 2A all-state team

Community Calendar

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'Connected by a Thread' showcases art of quilting

A couple of generations back, quilting was a utilitarian pastime. Quilters patched together and stuffed fabric to warm their children, cover their beds and insulate their windows - but not a...

Dolores 80 years ago

Taken from the Friday, Jan. 18, 1938, Dolores Star

Dolores 40 years ago

Taken from the Friday, Jan. 17, 1975, Dolores Star

Cortez's first baby of 2015 comes early

Annie Jo Kathryn Lake wasn't due to be born until Jan. 6

Ski Lizard Head

Dolores County crews groom trails located on public lands

Off-road shop preps for 2015 season

While most were making party plans to send off 2014 on New Year's Eve, Cortez off-road buggy maker Jimmy's 4x4 was buzzing with work. Competitive Ultra4 drivers affiliated with th...