The Pinto Bean

25/07/2024

The official Press Release from the Dolores County Sheriff's Office on this week's SAR rescue/recovery mission.

25/07/2024

More details on the smoke

25/07/2024

Condolences to the family of the hiker. Thank you Dolores County SARs and Dolores County Sheriff's office for all your hard work.

25/07/2024

They did it again! Winter Olympic venue in Utah !

"THE OLYMPICS ARE COMING BACK TO UTAH!": The United States was chosen as the host country for its fifth Winter Olympic Games this morning. 8.wfla.com/3WAZsUX

24/07/2024

The last 15 years Dolores County with surrounding counties, had been working to propose an NCA for the lower Dolores River, with surrounding parties dropping out of the discussions and planning at various times. This bill finally made it to Congress this past January - where it sits, unsigned, awaiting introduction likely combined in some larger land bill, with representatives indicating it may get signed by the end of this year.
Better late than never, but these maneuvers for land and water are urgent to be addressed. Hopefully more are now aware of how important participation is for everyone.

Mesa and Montrose counties seek public input on draft Dolores Canyon National Conservation Area map July 24, 2024 Mesa and Montrose counties invite residents to provide feedback on the locally developed Dolores Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA) draft map. Both counties created the map as an al...

24/07/2024

RICO CO - 7.24.24
Notice of Election
The Town of Rico's Municipal Election will be November 5, 2024 for the purpose electing four (4) Board of Trustees and one (1) Mayor seat. If you are interested in running please pick up a nominating petition for the Rico Town Hall. Petitions must be complete and returned to the Town Clerk between August 6 - August 26, 2024. . Candidates shall be a qualified elector and shall have resided in the Town of Rico for a minimum of one (1) year. For questions please contact Anna at [email protected]

24/07/2024

Another hot and 'hazy' day - wildfires across the west are contributing to the smoke in our air.

Hot temperatures will continue over eastern Utah and western Colorado under hazy and smokey skies. Those sensitive to heat or bad air quality should take precautions and stay inside if possible. A few thunderstorms will threaten the Southern Colorado mountains again this afternoon with gusty outflow winds and lightning. Moisture arrives late tomorrow but will bring little relief from the heat.

24/07/2024

The start of school year is just around the corner! This is the schedule for the town of Dolores school.

2024-25 Calendar. First day of school for k-6,9-12 is Aug 12th. 7th-8th graders start on Aug 13th. We can't wait to see everyone!

24/07/2024

Horse still missing - Dolores County notice

24/07/2024

What would it look like if the US of A removed itself from the U.N.? There's a proposition before Congress for just that.

 Terry is a podcaster fighting to remove po*******hy from schools, to preserve democracy, and to take back government from United Nations control.

24/07/2024

CME fairly strong headed our (earth) way early morning

23/07/2024

Fire near I-70

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23/07/2024

COLORADO DROUGHT MONITOR USDA
July 23, 2024 showing NONE in all Dolores Cuonty and a lot of the surrounding areas.

23/07/2024

Colorado Secretary of State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2024
Secretary of State Jena Griswold Announces No Change in Outcome in Colorado House District 58 Race

Denver, CO – Today, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced that the mandatory recount of Colorado’s Republican primary race for House District 58 is complete. The recount confirmed that Larry Don Suckla is the winner of the race.

“The mandatory recount for House District 58 is complete and has confirmed the results of the race with just a three-vote margin,” said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. “I commend the election workers in the eight counties in House District 58 for conducting this recount.”

The final vote tallies as determined by the recounts can be found below:

Candidate

Net Change in Votes

Total Vote Count

Percentage of Vote Total

Larry Don Suckla

+1

6,489

50.01%

J. Mark Roeber

+1

6,486

49.99%

A statutorily-mandated recount was required for the race for the Republican primary race for House District 58 due to the narrow vote margin between the winning and losing candidates. C.R.S. 1-10.5-101 states, “a recount of any election contest shall be held if the difference between the highest number of votes cast in that election contest and the next highest number of votes cast in that election contest is less than or equal to one-half of one percent of the highest vote cast in that election contest.”

After canvass boards confirmed that the difference in votes cast between the winning and losing candidates fell below 0.5%, Secretary Griswold ordered a mandatory recount for the race on July 15, 2024.

Colorado’s House District 58 is comprised of six complete counties, as well as parts of Delta and Montezuma County. The six complete counties are Dolores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel.

23/07/2024

Holy cow! Is summer already on the way out and school season on the way in!!
Monticello UT ice cream social

Please come meet our new band teacher and enjoy some ice cream at the same time. We will meet at the football field on July 26th at 7 pm. See you there!

22/07/2024

Melon Days in Green River UT is coming up!

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22/07/2024

Recent reports continue to expand on the zebra mussel invasion and how that could affect now, the Colorado River.
"Officials have made a shocking discovery in the Colorado River that could destroy the local economy.

The dreaded zebra mussel was detected during routine testing in July. The finding threatens to wreak havoc on native fish populations, water infrastructure, irrigation systems, and drinking water supplies.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Aquatic Nuisance Species team stumbled upon the invasive species in the Government Highline Canal near Clifton by collecting a plankton sample on July 1.

They found a single zebra mussel veliger, only visible under a microscope, lurking in the water which experts are calling 'devastating,' The Denver Gazette reported.

They then found more after collecting further plankton samples in the Colorado River on July 8."

Officials have made a shocking discovery in the Colorado River that could destroy the local economy.

22/07/2024

22/07/2024

Quite the water dump over the weekend! Perhaps a little dry spot today Monday.

Much drier and warmer conditions will be seen across much of the area today as drier air continues to move in from the north. Moisture will remain pooled across southwest Colorado and along the central divide mountains where storms are more likely to fire. Expect gusty winds, small hail and brief heavy rain with storms particularly across the southern San Juans and southwest Colorado valleys. Temperatures will heat up in this dry period through mid week with a return towards triple digits for the lower desert valleys. Moisture and storm coverage potentially increase late Thursday into Friday following this drier period.

21/07/2024

Flash flooding in Dove Creek 2:30-3pm Sunday or so

19/07/2024

Stormy day on tap as a disturbance moves through in addition to increased moisture resulting in more scattered to widespread coverage of showers and thunderstorms. Again anticipate high terrain to be favored initially with spread into lower valleys late in the day. Gusty outflow winds, lightning, brief heavy rain and small hail all remain possible. Temperatures will continue to be near to above normal. A downturn in storm activity is expected this weekend into next week as drier air moves in from the north.

19/07/2024

As part of our Summer Reading 2024 "Adventure Begins at Your Library" join us for an in-depth presentation from local Charles Wilson (Butch). A former Park Ranger who holds a degree in Southwest Studies. He will cover the History of Colorado, Geology, Native Americans, and the Durango Silverton and Rio Grande Southern trains. The Cortez Public Library will provide beverages and snacks. The event is to be held at the event space inside the Cortez Public Library on Wednesday July 31st from 5-630 PM.

19/07/2024

23% of a county with around 2000 - done came weeks after the deadline - some still

A recount and an investigation is being held after some voters in Dolores County didn’t receive their ballots.

18/07/2024

Mud slides causing road blockages in the mountains.