Welcome!

The Town of Dolores is a must-stop for anyone who is nearby.

We are a wonderful small town located in a canyon with the beautiful Dolores River cutting along one side and rock cliffs on the other. Summer temperatures range between 85 and 90 degrees with cool, clear nights. We also have nearby mountains and the second-largest reservoir in the state, McPhee Reservoir. The San Juan National Forest is only one mile away, which makes all of the above an outdoor enthusiast's wonderland.

Along with the outdoors, Dolores offers a unique mixture of shops, restaurants, taverns and even a brew pub. There are four town parks, a resourceful public library and a peaceful bike trail that runs along the beautiful Dolores River. Dolores also has three RV parks to welcome road travelers.

Latest News

May 24, 2023

Magnesium Chloride Application Scheduled for May 25

The Magnesium Chloride application is scheduled for Thursday afternoon May 25, 2023 The roads will be wet and have heavy equipment on them. The Board members ask that residents be courteous towards the contractors and mindful of their speed during this time. Thank you. Streets for Mag chloride:

May 23, 2023

Early Warning Sirens

On Tuesday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 24 the Town of Dolores will be installing and testing two early warning sirens in the town. You may hear the sirens over the next several days. They are only being tested.

May 16, 2023

Now Hiring: Town Manager

The Town of Dolores is seeking an experienced management professional to provide positive leadership and sound direction to the Town. Applications are to be submitted to manager@townofdolores.com. The deadline is June 19, 2023 at 5:00 pm Mountain Time.

Public Notices

May 25, 2023

Important Information about your Drinking Water

Failure to Test Backflow Prevention Devices Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

May 24, 2023

Public Hearing for Ordinance 565 Series 2023 to Amend the Dolores Land Use Code to Promote Workforce Housing

TOWN OF DOLORES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING FOR: A PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE 565 Series 2023 TO AMEND THE DOLORES LAND USE CODE TO PROMOTE WORKFORCE HOUSING” DATE: JUNE 6, 2023 TIME: 6:30 P.M. PLACE: 420 CENTRAL AVE, DOLORES, CO. 81323

May 23, 2023

Ordinance Number 564

Ordinance number 564 Series 2023 is an ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 8.04, and Chapter 8.08 of the Dolores Municipal Code pertaining to nuisances. View the Ordinance

There's a Lot Happening Here

Join the Town Board meetings using this link every second and fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

The Planning Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Click here to join the meeting.

Land Use Code Update

View the Land Use Code. You may also visit Planning and Zoning to see the full code and zoning map project page for full details.

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