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Introduction and Disclaimer... This packet was last updated on July 24, 2006. For additions, corrections or further information contact 970-677-2283. Our Area... The top three things people liked most about Dove Creek were the friendly people, small town atmosphere, and the location. The quality of life in Dove Creek is not only a community asset, it is also a continuing goal in economic development. Social opportunities received a high rating - with 98% of the people saying they were satisfied with the social opportunities in the town. Physical surroundings received a 78% satisfaction rating followed by medical facilities and leisure opportunities. The majority of the Dove Creek residents have a high school diploma, followed by those who have attended and/or completed a college degree program. The Town of Dove Creek is the county seat for Dolores County. 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). Nationally, less than 2% of the United States population lives in towns less than 1,000. The 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. The elevation of the town of Dove Creek is 6,843 feet and Rico is 8,800 feet. The average mean temperature is a low of 22 F. in January to an average high of 68 F. in July. The average precipitation is 15.07 inches of rain including and average of 48 inches of snow. Rico has an average mean temperature of 21.7 in January and 57.8 in July. Rico has an average precipitation of 27.3 inches which includes169 inches of snow. City of Dove Creek Water ... The water system for Dove Creek was upgraded in 1978, and the treatment plant and pumping station were upgraded in 1989, 1993 and 2001. The water is pumped from an underground water table at the Dolores River. It travels 4.5 miles and has a vertical rise of 1,000 feet to the town treatment plant. The treatment plant can treat 500,000 gallons per day. In addition, two steel storage tanks have a holding capacity of 625,000 gallons of treated water. A raw water reservoir will hold 100 acre feet. The plant is currently operating at 70% capacity. During the spring, summer and fall, raw water is available from the Dolores Water Conservancy District through the Dove Creek pumping plant. There are over 500 water taps in Dove Creek. Contact the Dove Creek Town Office at 677-2255 for more information. Rural Water System ... There are currently 350 homes on this system which has the capacity to serve over 1,500 homes. The tap fee is $4,500, and the monthly base rate is $18.50 and $3.15 per 1,000 gallons of use. Water for the Rural Water System comes from the Dove Creek municipal water system, but by 2007, all water for the Rural Water System will come from the Montezuma Water Company water plant in Dolores. For more information, contact Montezuma Water Company at 970-882-2226. Sanitation Waste Treatment ... Waste treatment outside the city limits is provided by land-owner placed septic systems. All new septic systems and any repairs done to existing systems, must be inspected by the county health inspector. Call the Commissioners office for more information at 970-677-2383. Home Fuel and Electricity ... The natural gas supplier is Greeley Gas 1- 888-442-1313. Propane is supplied by Amerigas, which maintains an office in Dove Creek 677-2279. The company is privately owned. Several local fuel suppliers will also supply gas and diesel to farm operations. Solid Waste Disposal ... The Dolores County Solid Waste Transfer Station is located northwest of Cahone on County Road M and is open only on weekends. Only designated solid waste is accepted, t here is an on-site caretaker, and waste must be separated - fees are charged. Solid waste is then trucked to the landfill in Montezuma County. Rico ... A little history ... Later the Old Spanish Trail witnessed the passage of thousands of traders with their pack animals through the site of the community in the mid-1800's. The dust from trader caravans with their plodding Indian captives (for sale as slaves in New Mexico) and California horses had scarcely settled when Dove Creek began to echo with the jingle of cowboy's spurs. Hidden from the world by rugged mountains, inhospitable deserts, desolate canyonlands, and vast distances, the region was inhabited by several hostile Indian tribes. These tribes included Utes, Navajos, and Paiutes. Not until the 1870's did stockmen settle the area. Chief routes of ingress were the paths of the Old Spanish Trail along which traveled the long-riding Texas cowboys with their thousands of longhorned cattle. The high elevation pasture lands of the Great Sage Plain proved a paradise for incoming stockmen. It was a vast land of waving grass. The sage was kept in check by the lush native grasses which grew up to the cowboy's stirrups, and often higher than a mule deer's back. A century later, a retired cattleman, Henry McCabe, fondly remembered that, "This was wonderful range." About 1910 overgrazing of the open range cattle country had caused many acres of the Dove Creek area grasslands to become mostly sage-covered. When the federal government surveyed the area and opened the region to homesteaders in 1914, farmers flocked to the sagelands. Thus ended the open range livestock area within a few years. Dove Creek got its name from a creek that runs on the east side of town. History says that doves were very numerous. It is guessed that the freighter who hauled products over the ungraded dirt track from Dolores, Colorado and Monticello, Utah may have gotten the name from the local cowboys. In 1912 and 1913, the two bachelor Stokes brothers built the first retail store in western Dolores County on the hillside west of the creek. The building became the nucleus of Dove Creek over 90 years ago. The Stokes brothers also built the building that later became the County Courthouse. It still proudly stands on the southwest corner of Main Street and Highway 491. For a complete history of Rico check their Web Page at www.ricocolorado.org. Dolores Canyon Overlook ... The San
Juan National Forest ... Historical
Points of Interest ... Beaver Creek Massacre occurred June, 1885. A band of 11 Southern Ute Indians camped in the meadow. On that fateful morning, angry cattlemen charged the camp, killing 10 of the Utes. The cattlemen believed the Utes were responsible for killing cattle and stealing horses. Fort Narraguinnep is the site of a fort built to protect the cattlemen from the Indians that same year, 1885. The fort was built with three-foot thick walls to protect the cattlemen, who feared an Indian uprising. The uprising never came. Fort Narraguinnep is located at the head of Narraguinnep Canyon, on the west side of Forest Road 514, a few miles from Beaver Creek. There are many buildings in Dolores County that hold untold history. Old log homesteader's cabins dot the countryside and edges of farm fields. Within the town of Dove Creek itself, several older buildings line the main highway. In the town of Rico, in eastern Dolores County, the streets are lined with buildings built in the late 1800's. Rico was once the County seat and was a major mining center in the late 1800's and early 1900's. If you get the opportunity, you must visit the old jail in the basement of the Rico Courthouse. Last but not least, the ancient remains of Anasazi dwellings and the artifacts from that culture cover the western portion of Dolores County. Be aware that picking up Indian artifacts of any kind is illegal. Please preserve the past and leave the artifacts where they lay. Close to Dove Creek ... Overlook Campground -- Operated by the Bureau of Land Management, this small campground has campsites, restrooms, and fire pits. It is located 8 miles east of Dove Creek, and overlooks the Dolores River Canyon. A spectacular view of the canyon is waiting those who hike to the overlook. Bradfield Bridge Campground -- Operated by the Bureau of Land Management,
this campground is located 8 miles east of Cahone on the Dolores River.
There are 18 family campsites, restrooms, raft launching area, and 14
day-parking sites. This campground is adjacent to the excellent catch
and release fishing area (from McPhee Dam to Bradfield Bridge). In addition to these public campgrounds, camping is permitted on the many acres of Bureau of Land Management and the United States Forest Service land. Please know where you are camping because permission is required to camp on private land. BLM in Durango - 970-247-4082 A privately owned campground is located in Dove Creek. Country Campground and Stores is on highway 491, and provides water, sewer, electricity, sanitation dump, small store, and showers. Other campgrounds in other parts of the county include: Dolores-Norwood Road areas: Groundhog Reservoir -- with unimproved camping and a fishing lake; Mavreeso Campground -- with improved campsites and handicapped sites; West Dolores Campground - with improved sites and along the West Dolores River; Burrito Bridge Campground -- with handicapped sites and hiking trails; Clayton Campground -- with camper and tent sites; Rico area: Emerson Campground -- located 16 miles north of the city of Dolores with family and group picnic sites, adjacent to the upper Dolores River. Recreation ... Mountain Biking... The many trails and roads in the back country of the county are frequent paths for the mountain biker. Two main trails are popular with the weekend cyclist. Snaggletooth Trail starts in Dove Creek and travels down to the bottom of the Dolores Canyon, taking bikers along the Dolores River. This is a good route, even in the summer heat as the river can provide a quick relief. The first 11 miles is an easy trip, taking the biker to the Pyramid. This is the turn around point for most bikers as the road gets fairly rough after the Pyramid. At about 15 miles the route drops off the embankment, through the cattails and crosses the river. Fording the river should not be attempted during high water, usually April through May. Check the Dolores River Hotline for flow information: (970) 882-7600. Do not cross if the flow is greater than 200 c.f.s. After the Pyramid, the trail is listed as difficult for the 10 miles remaining in the canyon. Many bikers take the full 26 mile trip during low water times. It is customary to have a person on the other end to shuttle bikers back to Dove Creek, or bikers can bike back to Dove Creek along Highway 141. Another popular bike trip is from Dove Creek to the Overlook Campground and back. The eight-mile trip takes you to the top of the Dolores Canyon, overlooking the Dolores River. There are several different directions for returning, should bikers like to see the farmlands of the county. Outdoor Sports... Nearby Attractions... Dove Creek is a great place to plan your vacation. Stay in the quiet of the rural National Forests or trade some serenity for the security of an organized campground. Hiking Trails ... Fish Creek Trail The trail is open to horseback riders, hikers, and mountain bikes (although their use could be quite difficult in places). To reach the trail, travel up the West Dolores Road to a fork in the road (8 miles),turn west. The road then travels through private property until the Forest Service sign. Mavresso Trail The trail starts in an aspen forest, and brings you to a grassy meadow, then into oak brush territory. To find it travel five miles up the West Dolores Road, to Forest Service Road #532 (Cottonwood Road), proceed about three miles. The trail head is posted on the east side of the road before Cottonwood Springs. Fall Creek Trail To locate the Fall Creek Trail, travel south after passing through Dunton. Remember, Dunton is private property, and should be treated with respect. The trail is four miles long. It starts at 8,800 feet and ends at 11,600 feet. Geyser Springs Trail The total hike is one and one-half miles. It rises approximately 900 feet in elevation. The assent is gradual and passes through Aspen forests and small meadows. To find the trail head, go 2.2 miles south of Dunton (or 23.3 miles from the junction of Colorado State Highway 145 and the West Road), and cross the West Dolores River. Horse Creek Trail This trail has a 2,000 foot climb in its three mile stretch, starting at 9,500 feet and ending at 11,760 feet. Consideration for those coming from sea level, and trail bike riders should be aware that the last climb is very steep. Horses account for half the total usage of this trail. The walk up takes one through lush meadows, spruce, fir and aspen forests inhabited by mule deer, elk, coyote and smaller mammals such as the vagrant shrew. Several species of reptiles and birds also make their home here. Approximately 1.5 miles from the trail's beginnings is an old mine with a vertical shaft about 10 feet off the trail -BE CAREFUL. Navajo Lake Trail Navajo Lake and the trail have some special rules for visitors. Please do not camp on the shoreline, or above the treeline. Try to camp so other campers can not see or hear you. Please deposit human waste more than 100 feet from the lake or streams. Camp in different spots each night to avoid damage to the vegetation. To find Navajo Lake Trail head (the only way to get to Navajo Lake is to hike to it) travel one mile north of the Burro Bridge Campground, and turn west into a parking lot. It is advised that you boil your water before drinking it, or carry water in. This is an ideal overnight trip. Pick up brochures at the entrance and register. Scotch Creek Toll Road Small
Parks... Weber Park is located on Guyrene Street within Dove Creek, and is 8.3 acres. It has a ball field, restrooms (open in warm months only), skating rink, tennis court, bleachers, picnic tables, grills, horseshoe pits, outdoor volleyball court, basketball court, fenced play area, and a 4,900 square foot Community Center. The Community Center has two large gathering rooms, an office, and a fully equipped kitchen. It can be rented for public or private use (970-677-9540). Triangle Park is a small picnic area on Highway 491 in Dove Creek. Within the 2/10 acre site are picnic tables, two monuments, shade trees, lawn area, flagpole, and an information booth. Debbie Park is actually owned by the county not the town. It is located in mid Dove Creek and covers 1/2 acre. The park has large shade trees, picnic tables, lawn area, and grills. Cahone Park is located in Cahone, along Highway 491. There are four acres in the park with a ball field, restrooms, and a picnic area. Overnight parking is permitted. The park is owned by Dolores County and is maintained by a committee of Cahone residents. The Town of Rico has a park north of the elementary school with a variety of facilities and a ball field located just south of town next to the Dolores River. For more information on Rico check their Web Page at www.ricocolorado.org. Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Viewing ... There are six species of big game animals that can be found in the county including mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion and desert bighorn sheep. Large populations of both deer and elk exist through the majority of the county, and provide ample opportunity for sportsmen and nonconsumptive users alike. The largest mule deer ever recorded was taken in Dolores County. Wintering herds of elk can frequently be found in area east of Dove Creek and Cahone. A growing population of desert bighorn's inhabit the lower reaches of the Dolores River and can often be seen on the cliffs surrounding the river. The mountain lion occupies similar habitat with populations remaining stable throughout the county. Much of the area known as the Glade is ideal black bear habitat and supports a substantial portion of the state's black bear population. In addition to the numbers of big game species that can be found in the area, there are several other types of wildlife that can be found in Dolores County. Both beaver and river otter inhabit the Dolores River along with a growing population of wintering bald eagles. Both Bald and golden eagles can be found in Disappointment Valley through the winter. Dolores County is also home to coyotes, gray and kit foxes, badgers, longtail and shorttail weasels, raccoons, cottontail and jack rabbits. The Marriam's turkey is also common and can be found in many of the large Ponderosa Pine forests in the county. Dolores County is also home to three species of grouse: Sage Grouse, Sharptail Grouse, and Blue Grouse. The Blue Grouse is common in the county while Sage and Sharptail are remnants of a once larger population and are protected. In addition to these birds, Dolores County has a diverse population of waterfowl. Both ducks and geese can be found along the Dolores River and many small ponds throughout the county. There are also a myriad of other species of birds found in Dolores County for the visitor to enjoy. Fishermen visiting the county are also in for a real treat. A large portion of the Dolores River is managed as a quality trout fishery. This catch-and-release portion of the river provides fishermen the opportunity to hook into trophy-sized Brown Rainbow and Cutthroat trout. The lower section of the Dolores River is also a good trout fishery and is managed so that those fishermen wishing to keep a limit of fish may do so. Groundhog Reservoir, located in the northeastern portion of the county is also a great place for fishermen. Nearby McPhee Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in the state and provides fishing for both warm and cold water fish, along with other types of water related recreation. With over 60% of the county managed as public land through the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, visitors have the unique opportunity to relax and enjoy wildlife in the area without overcrowding. For more information on hunting season or watchable wildlife, contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Agriculture and
Land... There are 772,211 acres of land in Dolores County. Of this, 274,460 is privately owned. The US Forest Service owns 353,011 acres, the Bureau of Land Management 142,180 acres, and county and state government own 2,560 acres. Of the privately owned land, approximately 158,000 acres are in farm or crop land. An estimated 7,600 acres are irrigated. Irrigation water arrived in Dolores County in 1993, and is used for crops, lawns (where available), commercial enterprises and is the major raw water source for the Town of Dove Creek. Since the arrival of limited irrigation, interest has grown in crop diversification including vegetable and fruit tree production. Western Dolores County averages 48 inches of snow in the winter with a total moisture accumulation of 15.09 inches annually. The average mean high temperature is 68 in July, with average mean lows around 22 in January. Major crops grown are spring and winter wheat, dry beans, oats, alfalfa and grass hay. The growing season in western Dolores County averages 100-110 days with June 15th considered the last day for a spring freeze and September 15th the first day of a possible late summer freeze. Rico has a very short growing season of 60 days with July 1st to September 1st considered the frost free period. No commercial agriculture is conducted in this region. Rico can also have 150 to 250 inches of snow per year. The following information is derived from the USDA, CSU Extension and local Realtors.
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Facilities, Housing
and Services... Waste Disposal Community Use Buildings The Dove Creek Community Center has two moderately sized gathering rooms, an office, restrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. It is adjacent to Weber Park, which has a full range of play areas and outdoor sports facilities. The Dove Creek Recreation Department maintains an office in the Community Center (677-9540). The Dolores County Fairgrounds, 4 miles west of Dove Creek is also available from late spring to fall. There is a 60ft x 100ft Exhibit Hall with an earthen and concrete floor, shaded areas for livestock, bathrooms and kitchen. There is also a regulation size rodeo arena with stock pens and two softball fields. Water is available, with electricity for some events provided by a generator. For information, contact the CSU Extension office at 677-2283. The Town of Rico uses the Courthouse and the Rico Elementary School for public events and meetings. Fire Protection The Town of Dove Creek is under the Dove Creek Fire Protection District, a special tax district. There are 25 volunteer firemen, four fire trucks, including one tanker truck. There are enough fire hydrants in Dove Creek so that every house in town can be reached using the available fire hoses. The Town of Dove Creek and the Town of Rico fire insurance classifications are Class 6. Outside of the Towns' limits will range from a classification of 6 to 10. There is a rural water system consisting of 66 miles of pipelines that have fire hydrants located at most intersections and line terminuses. Housing The rent for housing ranges from $300 to $600 depending on the accommodations. As for mobile home space, the Blue Mountain Trailer Park has services installed to accommodate 12 campers or 8 mobile home units. All utilities are available. Housing may be the area's biggest bargain. The average price in Dove Creek is $38,400, with the upper dollar at $67,500 and the lower value at $32,500. Out of town and less than 35 acres ranges from $37,000 to 85,000. In the Town of Rico, the median house costs $132,000. For land values see the Agriculture section. Government
Offices and Additional Services
Town, State and Federal Offices
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Employment... Of a county-wide population of 1,890 in 2005, 800 were in the work force with a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 6%. A majority of the workers live in the same town as they work in. In the work force, 79% of workers were employed by private for-profit business. Local, state and federal government workers totaled 21% of the workforce. The Per Capita Income in 2002 was $21,813 with the minimum livable wage established at $8.46/hr in Dove Creek and $9.35 in Rico. The median family income was estimated at $30,900.
36% of the workforce leaves the county each day for work. Both Dove Creek and Rico are part of Enterprise Zones which offer Tax incentives to employers. Both communities are in the process of establishing business parks. Dolores County School District ... The District includes all of Dolores County and portions of southwest San Miguel County. In the summer of 2006, there were approximately 255 students from K to 12. The number of students has been slowly decreasing in the last 5 years. There are 2 building complexes that house students. The Seventh Street Elementary is for students kindergarten through sixth grade. In addition, there is a preschool. The elementary school is located in Dove Creek just north of the high school. The Dolores County High School is located in Dove Creek and includes grades 7th through 12th. Basic high school education is provided, along with foreign languages, vocational business education, and vocational agricultural education. A full range of high school competitive sports is provided. In addition, the school participates in the Knowledge Bowl, Future Farmers of America, and Future Business Leaders of America. The school is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Revenue is derived from local property taxes, and state and federal entitlement programs with $8,190.00 in state aid spent per student. In 2003, the elementary school in Rico was refurbished and reopened. In the fall of 2004, there were 6 students K - 12 with one instructor. Contact: District Office, Dolores County School District, Box 486, Dove Creek. (970) 677-2522. Doves Nest Early Care and Education Center ...The Dove's Nest is located in Dove Creek. The Dove's Nest mission is to extend, enhance, and compliment the child's home and family and help facilitate the transition from home to the outside world. Educating the child is a primary focus. It is a non-profit facility established to provide a safe place for parents to leave their children while working. It is the only licensed Early Care facility in the County with a daily attendance of 20 and serving a total of 60+ children from over 50 families. The Dove's Nest is open Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm serving children from the ages of 6 weeks to 10 years old. It is supported by fees and is part of the Operation Quality of life mil levy tax. Call 970 677-2850 for info. Libraries... The Public Library shares the same facility with the high school library. It is located near the west entrance southwest corner of the high school.
The over 5,000 square foot high school library contains about 8,509 volumes. There are over 422 regular visitors to the high school Public Library, outside of the high school. The Library is part of the Southwest library System, enabling the local branch greater capability in obtaining books for the public use than what is available though it's own collection. Books ordered through interlibrary loan arrive in an average of 10 days. The Library is open anytime school is in session. During the summer the library is open two days a week for four hours each day. Internet access is available as is access to the State Library system through ACLIN. Dolores County Broadcasting Network (DCBN) UHF & Cable Public TV and Radio Channels Yes, we do have our own TV station!!DCBN, formerly known as "DC TV," was initiated in 1996 as a cable based public access channel. With the inclusion of the 100 watt UHF transmitter, a 100 foot antenna tower and automated weather station, "DC TV" expanded its potential broadcast audience from 500 in the town of Dove Creek (those on cable) to over 5,000 in the surround area including SE Utah, SW San Miguel County, Northern Montezuma County and all of Western Dolores County. Presently, almost all local government agencies, organizations and groups use the station for information gathering & dissemination through the 24 hour a day scrolling community events system or through the use of video tapes and live programming. DCBN is headquartered in the Courthouse and is owned by Dolores County and is managed by the Colorado State University Extension office. Southwest TV Translator Association holds the licensing for the TV station and provides valuable technical assistance. Bresnan Cable of Durango provides the Public Access cable channel and also provides technical assistance. In 2000, the "DC TV" name was changed to the Dolores County Broadcasting Network (DCBN) as "DC TV" is now only one component of the TV & radio operations. "DC TV" now consists of the TV Studio and all programming on Cable Channel 20 and UHF channel 32. DCBN is the umbrella name and currently includes all major TV etworks, including NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, the "DC TV" operations, the Farm Channel, and WB from Denver on UHF. There is also 1 rebroadcast feed of Colorado Public Radio on FM; 88.7 news channel. Most live programming consists of special school programs, local educational workshops and elementary through high school students producing and directing the 4-H Evening News Program. "DC TV" has a fully equipped TV Studio including, teleprompters, 2 studio cameras, a news desk, a control room with tape and CD players, audio and video mixers, monitors, automated switching system and a transmitter room. Any group or organization is allowed access to the "DC TV station and studio. See the Dolores County Broadcasting Network link on the Dolores County Extension web page for more information. "DC TV" does not permit commercial advertising. Law Enforcement... Regular patrols include State and County roads, parts of San Miguel County, national forest, and officers regularly assist other agencies from adjoining counties. Dolores County is part of the 22nd Judicial District, which also includes Montezuma County to the south. A local justice of the peace handles small claims, small civil suits, marriages, fish and game violations, and traffic violations. A district judge handles the greater offenses. A district attorney is shared within the district, and the office is located in Cortez. Dolores County has a Colorado Division of Wildlife Officer stationed in Dove Creek. Dove Creek's Area Wildlife Manager is responsible principally for western Dolores County and southwestern San Miguel County - 677-2750. The County has an active volunteer Search and Rescue organization. The group has regular training programs, and assists the Dolores County Sheriff's Office as needed with searches of rescues. The County participates in the Federal Civil Defense and Homeland Security programs. The nearest Colorado State Patrol Office is located in Cortez. The Bureau of Land Management has a ranger, based in the Anasazi Heritage Center near the town of Dolores, who patrols BLM land near Dove Creek. Emergency Enhanced 911 calling is available. Enhanced 911 allows the Sheriff's office to be notified of the address you're calling from without the person having to be able to speak. Tax Assessment... Dolores County Government has six sub-categories: the general fund, road and bridge fund, contingency fund, social services, the public library and Operation of Life. All of western Dolores County is included in the assessment of taxes for Dolores County School District, the Dolores Water Conservancy District (providing water rights, municipal and industrial water to western Dolores County), the Southwest Water Conservation District (providing water rights, municipal and industrial water to southwest Colorado), and the Southwest Colorado Television Translator District (providing television reception). Selected areas are included in seven different special tax districts. A levy is assessed against property within the city limits of Dove Creek. This entity provides water, sewer, police protection, and municipal services to those living within the city limits. The Cahone Cemetery District is an area in and around the unincorporated town of Cahone. The cemetery is located east of Cahone. The West Dolores County Cemetery District includes property in and around the incorporated town of Dove Creek. The cemetery is located on the western city limits of Dove Creek. Three fire protection district's are in Dolores County. The Pleasant View Fire Protection District encompasses the eastern portion of western Dolores County, and includes the Cahone area. The Rico Fire Protection District covers the surrounding area by Rico. The Dove Creek Fire Protection District includes the remaining western part of the county. They are volunteer organizations, with tax monies going to equipment and retirement funds. The Dolores County Mandatory Weed District was established in 1983 and has been a model noxious weed control district that many counties copy throughout the state. The success of the district is due to a county weed program that has no-nonsense regulations, is well organized, is sufficiently financed, and has dedicated board members. In Dolores County, noxious weeds must be controlled by the landowner. Failure to control noxious weed will result in the Weed District controlling them for the landowner with the cost placed on the owner's property taxes. The average mill levy in Dolores County was 64.958 for 2005. The Town of Dove Creek has a mill levy of 38.387 for 2005. The Town of Rico has a mill levy of 18.744 for 2005. It is included in the General County taxes, Operation Quality of Life levy, the School District, and has its own fire protection district.
For a complete listing of the business in Rico check their web page at: www.ricocolorado.org. Chronic & Acute Health Care... The facility is located on Fourth Street, and consists of a treatment room, laboratory, exam rooms. It has X-ray facilities, consultation rooms, waiting room, offices, and a pre-packaged drug dispensary. It has an equipped emergency care room, including a defibrillator and EKG. The clinic is staffed by a part time physician and physician assistants. There is an average of over 300 patient encounters per month. County Nursing Facilities...
Services provided include well-child clinics, immunizations, well adult clinics, school services, WIC food supplement program, blood pressure clinics, patient education, and handicapped children clinics, Friends of Man referral program and the San Juan Dental coalition. Emergency Care... Mental Health... Dental Care... Hospice... Hospice of Montezuma also serves Dolores County with a program called Special Care. This service is for people with life threatening illness who are actively seeking medical treatment. Senior Citizens ... The needs of the senior citizens are addressed with a very active group connected with Cahone Senior Center located in the Recreation Hall which was at one time an elementary school. The Center has a bus which makes recreational trips for the seniors. Trips may include state and national parks, the Ute Mountain Casino, or just shopping trips to Cortez, Durango or Farmington. The Senior Center also has nutritionally balanced meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Seniors who can afford are encouraged to pay for the meals, but payment is not required. The bus also picks up and returns the seniors to their home on meal days. The Center provides noon meals every Tuesday and Thursday, it has a meals on wheels program for those unable to go the center . The Hall has several fund raising events to help support the meals and the Center activities and is also funded by the Quality of Life mil levy. Other activities include quilt raffles, exercise classes, bingo, exercise videos on DCTV, and summer farmer's markets. For more information, contact 562-4626. Federal State of Colorado Regional Dolores, Montezuma, San Juan, Archuleta
& La Plata County Durango, Colorado 81301 Local Miscellaneous Dove Creek is located on US Highway 491. It is 412 miles from Denver, 303 miles from Albuquerque, NM, 424 miles from Phoenix, AZ, 358 miles from Salt Lake City, UT. Railroad ... Commercial Airlines ... Rental Car ... Local Commercial Trucklines ... Travel Agencies ... Freight Carriers ... United Parcel Service For a complete information on the Town of Rico, check their web Page at www.ricocolorado.org. Churches... First United Methodist Church Full Gospel Revival Center St. Jude's Catholic Dove Creek Seventh-day Adventist Assembly of God First Baptist Church First Southern Baptist Church Cahone Fellowship Volunteer
Organizations ... Community Ladies Club Democratic Committee Dolores County 4-H Dolores County EMT Association Dolores County Fair Board Dolores County Health Association Dolores County Historical Society Dolores County Search and Rescue Dove Creek Booster's Club Dove Creek Chamber of Commerce Dove Creek Recreation Department Dolores County Development Corporation Little League Mason Charles Young Lodge #177 Republican Committee VFW Auxiliary 5181 VFW Post 5181 Xi Delta Tau Sorority For more information on Rico check their Web Page at www.ricocolorado.org. |
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