BLM sets trend in research of Puebloan ruins

The BLM is at the forefront of a new trend in archeological research that uses digital photography combined with a modern desktop computer. Called close-range photogrammetry, the technology uses...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Dolores High graduation rate rises

More Dolores High School students graduated on time in 2013 than in 2012, according to state data released last week. "We take great pride in our graduation rates. Our small class sizes allow us...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Dolores students learn from Puebloans

Students in Dolores will be modeling the practices and irrigation systems of the Pueblo peoples to learn about civilization's dependency on water, during new semester. Drought conservation is the...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Dolores boat builder keeps West's classic dories alive

An eclectic gang of river runners, Grand Canyon guides, and boating purists take refuge in Dolores during the winter off-season. The amicable group never strays too far from their coveted rivers,...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Trustees OK measure putting flat fee on pot

By Mary Shinn The Mancos Times Town trustees unanimously approved a ballot measure on Wednesday that would allow them to place a flat fee of up to $10 on marijuana. If the ballot measure is passed...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

County officials ask Legislature for raise

DENVER - County officials who want a raise got a mostly warm reception Tuesday at the Legislature, which has the power to boost their salaries. Four lawmakers are drafting a bill to raise salaries,...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Tribal youth justice outdated, study says

A 1938 law sweeps Native American and Alaskan youths into the federal criminal justice system when they commit anything beyond misdemeanor crimes. Although Native Americans make up little more...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Review Wild novel set in Dolores River Valley

Double Dare, a new book by Michael Madigan, is a fictional story that takes place at an adventure ranch along the Dolores River. Blake Cutter created his Double Dare ranch for adrenaline junkies...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

New Dolores Fire P.R. officer warns of winter fire danger

Editor's note: Kimberly Jones is the Dolores Fire Department's new public relations officer. She has been a member of the Rico Volunteer Fire Department for more than 20 years and is now a member...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Snowpack at 80 percent of normal

Conversation about the weather reveals the good and bad this year, but it is not as bad as some might imagine, at least not yet. The usual street-corner and tavern chatter makes it clear conditions...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Treatments may cut travel time

Mercy Regional Medical Center is offering people with certain blood-related ailments treatments that may spare them from traveling to Denver as many as four times a month. Dr. Darren Schmidt, who...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Birding festival nets Taylor as its keynote speaker

The 10th Annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival is pleased to announce that Richard Cachor Taylor, author of the popular photo field guide, Birds of Southeastern Arizona and other...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

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