Dove Creek

A transition from one water supplier to another in the town of Dove Creek is reportedly proceeding smoothly, However, the town hall remains closed because of anger and threats directed at staff over major price hikes caused by the change.

The Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores is more than 56,000 acres and 22% contained. At a Dove Creek meeting, officials explained how steep terrain, dry fuels, weather and limited access are shaping the firefighting strategy.

The Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores is about 51,000 acres and 21% contained. Fire activity has increased in Dolores River Canyon, and Dolores County has added Zones 13 and 14 to SET status.

Because of an enforcement order issued by the state, the Town of Dove Creek soon will be getting its water from a new source. That decision has led to a price increase that made some town residents so angry that the Town Hall has closed because of threats to staff.

The Dolores Watersheds Collaborative is developing a Wildfire Ready Action Plan to identify post-fire flooding, erosion and sedimentation risks in the upper Dolores River watershed.

Sunny and mild conditions continue across the Four Corners through Wednesday, with highs well above normal — around 62 in Dove Creek, 70 in Rattlesnake, and 67 in Cortez. A weak system moving over the Rockies will bring a slight cooldown and a few light mountain snow showers late in the week, while most of the region stays dry and breezy.

The Dove Creek Integrated Healthcare clinic is hosting free community COVID-19 testing on Monday and Tuesday.State lawmakers are nearing the end of their…

Lightning has sparked a wildfire on Bureau of Land Management lands east of Dove Creek. According to a release, the fire was discovered Saturday burning…

The Dove Creek Press in Colorado’s Dolores County has been sold.The newspaper reports that a Cahone couple, Keith and Kathleen Keesling, will take the…

The groundbreaking for Dolores County’s long-awaited senior center and public service center took place Friday morning in Dove Creek.The senior center, to…