Dolores County, Colorado
Dolores County encompasses 1,064 square miles, mostly high mesas and narrow valleys in the western portion. The eastern portion is high mountains. The elevation in Dolores County ranges from 5,900 feet in Disappointment Valley to 14,046 feet on Mount Wilson. Dolores County had a population of 1,890 in 2005. Approximately 700 live inside the city limits of Dove Creek, while the remaining live outside the city limits (approximately 880), or in the Rico/Dunton area (300).
Latest News
December 30, 2022
The Dolores/Norwood Road will close Tuesday, January 3, 2023 until April 2023. There will not be any winter maintenance on the road during this time.
December 23, 2022
Effective January 1, 2023 The Dolores County Courthouse will be closed on Fridays, with the exception of the Sheriff's Office. Thank you to our law enforcement for keeping our community safe!
New office hours will be:
Mondays-Thursdays: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Please check with each individual office for their hours.
January 25, 2022
Get the latest information regarding permit requirements, the development and land use application process, important reminders and more. Click for more information.
Public Notices
March 14, 2023
The Dolores County Commission is accepting requests to be on the County Lottery Board for Conservation Trust Fund (Lottery)
Those individuals wishing to be considered for the board must submit their written request To Dolores County Commission P.O. Box 608, Dove Creek, CO 81324, or drop it by the Commissioners Office at 409 N. Main Street, No later than April 10, 2023.
March 14, 2023
The Dolores County Commission is accepting applications for the distribution of Conservation Trust Fund (Lottery).
Those organizations wishing to be considered for funds must submit their written request with amounts requested: To Dolores County Commission P.O. Box 608, Dove Creek, CO 81324, or drop it by the Commissioners Office at 409 N. Main Street, No later than May 10, 2023.
February 9, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 2-23-02
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF DOLORES
STATE OF COLORADO
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE FOR COUNTY ACTIONS AND APPLICATIONS
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