The decision came after a search for his replacement failed to find a match for the town.
"We've always had a good working relationship with Ryan, and he is familiar with the town and what we are doing," said interim manager Lana Hancock.
Mahoney was town manager for four years, but relocated to Tucson, Ariz., in September.
Hancock said he'd help oversee projects, be available by phone and review documents.
"It is not a done deal, but we hope to have a contract signed in July," Hancock said. "It would be for professional services, and final decisions would be made by town staff and the board."
Mahoney would likely help handle Phase 2 of the sidewalk project and the installation of the Overlook Trail connector. He may travel to Dolores as part of the job. The board will reconsider searching for a permanent town manager in December.
Public lands meeting tonight
There will be a public lands meeting tonight, Thursday, June 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. The topic is a preview of the Rico-West Dolores travel management plan. The workshop will include brief presentations by stakeholder panel members and a general summary of the NEPA process by the Forest Service. The workshop is the first of three meetings designed to promote early public participation and education in the upcoming regulatory process for lands in the Rico-West Dolores portion of the San Juan National Forest. Info: Call Dolores Public Lands at (970) 882-7296.
Town Board actions
The board rejected bids for the Phase 2 sidewalk project because they were too high. The project to install four blocks of sidewalk will be bid again.
Sidewalk will be added from the Visitor's Center west to First Street and the crosswalk to Joe Rowell Park. On the east side, the sidewalk will be extended from the Pony Espresso to 11th Street and the crosswalk to the school.
The town and the Galloping Goose Historical Society have agreed to meet June 19 to discuss an operating agreement for the Goose. Dolores owns Galloping Goose No. 5, but it's managed by the society. Every summer and fall the Goose is trucked to Durango and Chama, N.M., for popular passenger tours on the rails there.
Jobs training available
Job Corps is looking for people ages 16 to 24 who need all-expenses-paid education and vocational training. Job Corps pays expenses, including room and board and transportation to and from traning centers. Training includes trades in building, medical, production, mechanics, business and computer technology and culinary arts. Contact counselor Babette Kimble at 970-565-9523
Jim Mimiaga