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🌱 How new school construction and teacher pay talks could reshape Dolores
Dolores, Colorado Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Dolores? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new school construction and teacher pay talks could reshape Dolores
Also on today's calendar: (I) Jr Shooters Thursday Practice and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm with increasing clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasantly warm with sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 44.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dolores school board hears updates to new high school building and stormwater mitigation project (the-journal.com) — Dolores RE-4A school leaders heard that the new high school and ag building remain on schedule, with stormwater work set to start soon under a town permit. The board also weighed raising teacher base pay to stay competitive with nearby districts and revisited options for a future track and field, while celebrating strong seasons across multiple Bears sports. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Library Advisory Board Meeting →
Cortez Public Library, 202 N Park St, Cortez
5:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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(I) Jr Shooters Thursday Practice →
The Herbal Alternative, 1531 Lebanon Rd, Cortez
6:00 pm -
Chloe Kimes →
Dolores River Brewery, 100 4th St, Dolores
8:00 pm -
Blessing Chimanga – live music from the heart of Zimbabwe →
Dolores River Brewery, 100 4th St, Dolores
8:00 pm -
(O) 2026 Windygap Cowboy Action →
29815 US-160, Cortez
4:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Friday May 29
Saturday June 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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After School Program →
Cortez, CO Calendar, 202 N. Park St., Cortez
4:00 pm -
Two Truths And A Lie author talk with Mark Stevens →
Cortez, CO Calendar, 202 N. Park St., Cortez
5:00 pm -
Football Weight Lifitng
Montezuma-Cortez High School , 418 Sligo St, Cortez, CO 81321
4:30 pm -
Men In Black! →
Cortez, CO Calendar, 202 N. Park St., Cortez
5:15 pm -
Movie Club Night →
Cortez, CO Calendar, 202 N Park St, Cortez
5:15 pm -
Crafts, Conversation & Coffee →
Cortez, CO Calendar, 202 N. Park St., Cortez
10:00 am -
McElmo Classic — Buckel Family Wine →
Sutcliffe Vineyards, 12174 Rd G, Cortez
12:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Cortez. Apply here.
- RB American Group posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Cortez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dolores here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cortez
- The Colorado Pie Stop That Built Its Name On Perfect Crusts (everafterinthewoods.com)
- Cortez exhibit explores question: ‘When Do I Stop?' (the-journal.com)
- October trial set for Cortez mother accused of daughter's death (the-journal.com)
Durango
- The Old-Fashioned Colorado Restaurant Where French Onion Soup Is The Star (everafterinthewoods.com)
Ok Dolores! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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