Town of Dolores

06/11/2026

We hope for the best, but plan for the worst

06/10/2026

Just a reminder that all of Montezuma County is under a Red Flag Warning from 10am to 10pm today, Wednesday, June10.
This means that conditions could cause any spark or small fire to become a large wildfire very quickly.
Please use caution today (and every day) with anything that could cause sparks or fires.

06/09/2026

05/12/2026

Discussion for mental health is available at the Dolores Community Center on May 19 and 21 see the flyer. RSVP with the QR code

05/12/2026

CLEAN-UP DAYS REMINDERS
Please help us keep the lines moving safely and efficiently during Clean-Up Days!

• Be patient - we are expecting long lines and extended wait times.
• Follow instructions from landfill staff at all times.
• Sort your trash before you arrive to speed up unloading and reduce delays for everyone. Separate household trash, e-waste, tires, recyclables, green waste, etc.
• If you are INSIDE the gates by 4:00 pm, you will be allowed to unload. If you are NOT inside the gates by 4:00 pm, you will need to return another day.
• Absolutely no commercial or business waste.
• You will be asked to provide proof of residency in Montezuma County. Bring your driver’s license.
• If you use the services of a rented roll-off dumpster, you must accompany the provider to unload. No exceptions.
• No household hazardous waste, liquids, appliances with freon, batteries, oil, or other banned waste. Please see the county website for a complete list.
• The Landfill reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who is not cooperating with staff instructions. Again, no exceptions.

Thank you for doing your part to help make Clean-Up Days run smoothly for the whole community!

05/09/2026

for homeowners means, among other things, maintaining homes and property to reduce fire risk. This is accomplished though HOME HARDENING techniques and having DEFENSIBLE SPACE.

Home hardening means eliminating vulnerabilities to the actual structure where embers from a fire could land and become established.

- Remove dead and dying plants and debris from roofs, gutters, decks, and anywhere else touching or on the home.
- Move firewood, trash, and cardboard boxes away from the home.
- Use hardscaping instead of bark mulch.
- Replace the first 5 feet of fencing closest to the home with a non-flammable alternative.
- Homeowners can also upgrade their houses with fire-resistant siding and windows, or box in eaves.

Defensible space is the buffer between flammable fuels and your home that keeps flames from touching the house when wildfires occur. It’s divided into two zones. *

- Zone 1 – within 30 feet of the home. Remove all dead plants, leaves, branches, and pine needles; keep trees trimmed to allow for at least 10 feet of separation (more if on a slope) from structures, shrubs, and other trees.
- Zone 2 – within 30-100 feet of the home. Keep grass mown to 4 inches high or less. To prevent fire from moving from the ground into trees, limb trees at least six feet up from the ground and maintain vertical space between shrubs and trees (at least three times the height of the shrub). Clear at least 10 feet around wood piles, propane tanks, sheds and other structures. Minimize pine needles, fallen branches, dead leaves, pine cones, etc. in this area.

* Zone 0 is not yet signed into law, but it is considered the first five feet from a structure and employs the home hardening standards described above.

Lots of information is available for how to prepare your home and family for fire season. Here’s a couple helpful links to check out: https://wildfirerisk.org/ https://www.readyforwildfire.org/

05/06/2026

GREEN WASTE ONLY‼️Other household waste will not be picked up.

▶️Mattresses, appliances, tires, etc will have a disposal fee
▶️Other miscellaneous household items have to be dropped off at 31 Central Avenue in the dumpsters.

🌿We are seeking assistance with additional trucks and trailers to help haul items. If you are interested in helping, please let us know. 970-882-7720