Dolores County Office of Emergency Management

04/06/2026

11/03/2025

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!
(While also helping provide food to Dolores County residents)

The Dollar General, Family Dollar and the Dove Creek Superette have boxes that you can buy an additional food item and donate it to local food insecurity!

Buy an extra item and drop it in the BIG green boxes!

Of particular need is:
Canned Meats
Non-perishable Entrees
Dry Milk and Non-Dairy Milk
Oil/Shortening
Flour
Baby Food
Infant Formula
Soups/Canned Foods
(and any non-perishable)

Support your neighbors during the current crisis.

For Immediate food needs call: 970-769-0005

11/03/2025

Help Your Neighbors with the Gift of Food!

Due to the government shutdown, many of our Dolores County neighbors, family members and friends will not have the money to buy food this November.

Of particular need is:
Canned Meats
Non-perishable Entrees
Dry Milk and Non-Dairy Milk
Oil/Shortening
Flour
Baby Food
Infant Formula
Soups/Canned Foods
(and any non-perishable)
If you have something extra, drop it in the box, we thank you for your kindness!

Monetary, Bulk and Surplus donations can be dropped off at Dove Creek Care and Share Food Pantry, The Rock, and county locations at the Courthouse, Social Services and Public Health.

All Donations will be distributed at our local food pantries (Care and Share and The Rock) or used to buy food for distribution. Donations are tax-deductible. Call 970-677-2250 with any questions or need – or stop in at Care and Share or The Rock.

08/31/2025

WOW! Thank you!
Girl Scout Troop 22619 is unique that they have girls from Cortez, Mancos and Dolores and they go to a variety of the schools. This allowed them to make a large donation to the firefighters working the Stoner Mesa Fire. I was overjoyed to meet them and deliver the much-appreciated gifts to the teams.

08/31/2025

08/31/2025 1:30PM "READY" status cancelled for Dolores County on the Stoner Mesa Fire

Due to the excellent containment and ongoing work by firefighters and continuing good fire conditions, the "READY" status is being cancelled for all Dolores County residents on Road 38 (West Fork) and Hwy 145 - including the town of Rico.

The fire does continue to burn, hundreds of firefighters continue working the mesas and smoke may become heavier off and on in days to come. Conditions may always change and "Ready, Set and Go" status messaging may still be called up in the future, so:

ALWAYS be Wildfire Ready and continue to monitor emergency messaging. Stay Safe.

08/31/2025

08/23/2025

EFFECTIVE 8/23/2025 9:45am - UPDATED BACK TO "READY" status - Road 38, Westfork, Dolores County, CO From the Dolores County Line to the West Dolores Campground has been updated back to READY status from prior SET.
Any future evacuations would be announced by Dolores County Emergency Alerts: https://tinyurl.com/7d2n4cnf
INFORMATION:
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mwxjc5r9
InciWeb: https://tinyurl.com/ypmv9bk7
Dolores County Evacuation Information: https://tinyurl.com/3c8sther
Wildfire smoke impacts: https://tinyurl.com/mttdsba2
Call for information: 970-677-2929 or 970-677-25778

08/21/2025

Link to a new information source. It will tell you if your house is in “Ready, Set or Go” status and how far your house is from the fire - Plus, a lot more.

08/21/2025

Good morning
Last night's IR flight mapped the fire at 9,872 acres and we are currently at 27% containment.
Full update on today's actions coming out shortly.

Pic was shot by one of our firefighters at Spike Camp the night before last.

08/20/2025

EFFECTIVE 8/20/2025 11:50am - SET STATUS - Road 38, Westfork, Dolores County, CO From the Dolores County Line to the West Dolores Campground has been updated to SET status.

Any future evacuations would be announced by Dolores County Emergency Alerts: https://tinyurl.com/7d2n4cnf

INFORMATION:
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mwxjc5r9
InciWeb: https://tinyurl.com/ypmv9bk7
Dolores County Evacuation Information: https://tinyurl.com/3c8sther
Wildfire smoke impacts: https://tinyurl.com/mttdsba2
Call for information: 970-677-2929 or 970-677-25778

08/20/2025

Wildfire conditions continue to be present in Dolores County and Southwest Colorado. Be aware that changing weather conditions can alter fire behavior and your plans.

Stay Aware, Stay Alert, Be Prepared.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION:
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mwxjc5r9
InciWeb: https://tinyurl.com/ypmv9bk7
Dolores County Evacuation Information: https://tinyurl.com/3c8sther
Wildfire smoke impacts: https://tinyurl.com/mttdsba2
DOLORES EMERGENCY INFO: 970-677-2929