Dolores News

With Dolores residents all snug in their beds, an alarm sounded Monday at 4:19 a.m., according to Lt.

When an agency called Colorado School Grades posted letter school grades for academic proficiency, academic growth and overall performance for every school in the state, a few Cortez schools came back with some very low marks.

Luther Hampson, 26, appeared in court Friday represented by Attorney Justin Bogan.

The Upper Dolores water is actually comprised of two forks. Its east and west branches straddle a steep granite ridge, not far west from Lizard Head peak.

It's the dead of winter and although the winter has been more like spring, about this time of year things get a little mundane.

'It is difficult to realize that our loved one will no longer be present physically to share conversation, walks, hugs or ideas with us.

Y Lance K. Benally, 21, of Cortez, pleaded guilty to one count of protection order violation.

FC Thomas Ross Lopez, the son of Frank and Katrina Lopez of Dolores, graduated on Jan.

Ken and Shawna McLaughlin of Cortez are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Ronni Leshon McLaughlin to Kasey Allen Schuebel, son of Kevin and Joyce Schuebel of Thornton, Colo.

Luther Hampson, 26, of Dolores, was advised of the charge during an appearance in Montezuma County Court.

Join Montezuma Land Conservancy when they host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour at the Dolores Community Center in Dolores, CO on January 27 th , 2012 at 6:00pm. Watch world class films while supporting our communities open space.

The Hollywood Bar in Dolores will rock Saturday night with the sounds of the Beautiful Losers - a Dolores band that hasn't played a gig in about a year and a half.

Y Dispatch requested that a deputy respond to a residence for a report of criminal mischief.

Former state Rep. Gerald Kopel, who began his career as a journalist before serving 22 years in the Colorado legislature where he earned a reputation for dedication and hard work, died Saturday.

Luther Hampson, 26, of Dolores appeared in court Thursday afternoon, where he was advised he is being held under suspicion of murder.

He points up to the side of the building near the entrance, the siding is hanging down, sagging from water damage and that is just the beginning of the problems.