Hiker missing at Mesa Verde

A 51-year old Texas man has been missing since Sunday afternoon at Mesa Verde National Park. Forty searchers on foot and horseback and two dog teams are combing the canyonlands around Spruce Tree...

DATE: June 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Fire ban is back on

A countywide fire ban was reinstated Monday by the Montezuma County commissioners. The ordinance prohibits the use of fireworks and open fires including burn barrels, camp fires, trash burning, and...

DATE: June 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Alpacas give up coats to make sweaters

Normally the Kathy Butler ranch is calm and serene, sitting peacefully at the edge of the San Juan National Forest on Boggy Draw. Alpacas grazing in the open pasture. A quiet bird watching walking...

DATE: June 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Second half property taxes due June 15

Montezuma County Treasurer Sherry Dyess reminds property owners that June 15 is the deadline to submit the second half payment for 2012 property taxes. June 15 postmarks will be accepted, and...

DATE: June 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

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...

DATE: June 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

River dance

DATE: June 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

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 at the Bob Banks...

DATE: June 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

500 fewer to fight fires

WASHINGTON (AP) - As dry conditions set the stage for another difficult fire season, the Forest Service said Tuesday it will hire 500 fewer firefighters than last year because of automatic spending...

DATE: June 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

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 guilty to second...

DATE: June 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Seniors score big scholarships

Seniors in the Dolores High School Class of 2013 have won a total of $600,678 in scholarships for higher education. Graduates, their future plans and their scholarship amounts: Alyssa Alvarez,...

DATE: June 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Roatcap fire plea bargain rejected

District Court Judge Todd Plewe rejected a second plea bargain Tuesday for a man charged with starting a wildfire south of Dolores last fall. Roger "Bucky" Stratton, 54, faces a charge of fourth...

DATE: June 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Wanted: Community Center events

We've all been there, whether it was a meeting, a wedding, a fundraiser, or to enjoy a film festival or concert. It is the Dolores Community Center, nestled along the Dolores River with a lush,...

DATE: June 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

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