Dolores, Colorado

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Population in 2022: 919 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.2%
 
Males: 604  (65.8%)
Females: 315  (34.2%)
Median resident age:

38.7 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 81323.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $27,781 (it was $30,417 in 2000)
Dolores:

$27,781
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,933 (it was $14,912 in 2000)

Dolores town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $254,550 (it was $90,400 in 2000)
Dolores:

$254,550
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $257,019; detached houses: $271,701; mobile homes: $26,705

Median gross rent in 2022: $717.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dolores: 97.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.9%
(21.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 85.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 57.7% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Dolores, CO (2022)
    • 54463.1%White alone
    • 17119.8%Black alone
    • 718.2%Hispanic
    • 627.2%Two or more races
    • 141.6%Other race alone



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Dolores, Colorado as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dolores is 111 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (31.5%), English (6.9%), German (6.9%), American (1.9%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 7/19/1900

Elevation: 6936 feet

Land area: 0.70 square miles.

Population density: 1,314 people per square mile   (low).

Dolores, Colorado map

188 residents are foreign born (20.2% Latin America).

This town:

21.8%
Colorado:

9.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $979 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $796 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (182.4 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (194.4 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (339.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Lewis, CO (3.1 miles ),
Cortez, CO (3.1 miles ),
Mancos, CO (3.8 miles ),
Pleasant View, CO (3.9 miles ),
Towaoc, CO (4.7 miles ),
Ute Mountain, CO (5.2 miles ),
Rico, CO (5.5 miles ),
Dove Creek, CO (5.5 miles )

Latitude: 37.47 N, Longitude: 108.50 W

Area code: 970

Distribution of median household income in Dolores, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dolores, CO in 2022
Dolores satellite photo by USGS

Dolores tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $181,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $352,600
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $85,300
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $85,300
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $83,500
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $85,100
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $85,100
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $260,800
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $260,800
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $155,100
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $208,800
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,500
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $87,600
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,300
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,300
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $90,200
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Dolores, CO residents
Average permit cost in Dolores, CO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Colorado:

3.2%
Most common industries in Dolores, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.4%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.0%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.1%)
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.6%)
  • Social assistance (7.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.1%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Dolores, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.3%)
  • Child care workers (5.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)

Average climate in Dolores, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 54.8. This is better than average.

City:

54.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 40.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

40.9
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Dolores-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 1401% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 503.2 miles away from Dolores center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 504.5 miles away from Dolores center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 488.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 526.9 miles away from Dolores center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 501.2 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 9/2/1992 at 10:26:20, a magnitude 5.9 (5.7 MB, 5.6 MS, 5.6 MW, 5.9 ML, Depth: 9.3 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 275.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Montezuma County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Floods: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dolores topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dolores:

  • SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; CORTEZ, CO)
  • FOUR CORNERS DIALYSIS CLINIC CORTEZ (DVA) (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; CORTEZ, CO)
  • PASCO/SW INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CORTEZ, CO)
  • SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CORTEZ, CO)
  • GUARDIAN ANGEL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; CORTEZ, CO)
  • VALLEY INN, THE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MANCOS, CO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dolores:

  • Fort Lewis College (about 38 miles; Durango, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,631)
  • San Juan College (about 52 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)
  • Colorado Mesa University (about 111 miles; Grand Junction, CO; FT enrollment: 7,671)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 114 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Adams State University (about 144 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Colorado Mountain College (about 157 miles; Glenwood Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 3,463)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 191 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)

Public high school in Dolores:

Public elementary/middle schools in Dolores:

See full list of schools located in Dolores

Library in Dolores:

  • DOLORES LIBRARY DISTRICT/MONTEZUMA COUNTY (Operating income: $332,512; Location: 1002 RAILROAD AVE; 18,181 books; 1,839 e-books; 4,056 audio materials; 791 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 10 state licensed databases; 26 print serial subscriptions; 6 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Dolores: Dolores Fire Department (A), Dolores Public Library (B), Dolores Town Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Dolores include: Friendship Assembly of God (A), Dolores Southern Baptist Church (B), United Methodist Church (C), Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church (D), First Baptist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Dolores include: Joe Rowell Park (1), Dolores City Park (2), Flanders Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Anasazi Heritage Center (Museums; 27501 Highway 184), Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 420 Central Avenue).

Hotels: Dolores Mountain Inn (701 Highway 145), Circle K Ranch Inc (27758 Highway 145).

Montezuma County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Dolores and their reported violations in the past:

DOLORES TOWN OF (Population served: 1,650, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-04-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-04-2007)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
PRIEST GULCH RV AND CAMPGROUND (Population served: 190, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
PINE POINT CG (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
WEST DOLORES CAMPGROUND (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
TRANSFER CG (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Dolores that have no violations reported:

  • MONTEZUMA WC (Population served: 13,594, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

54.8%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
9 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
12 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Dolores (2011 data):

  • The Dolores State Bank: at 101 South 6th Street, branch established on 1959/01/05. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $127.3 mil, Deposits: $108.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 2 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Dolores:

Marital status in Dolores, CO
  • Never married: 22.2%
  • Now married: 55.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.1%
  • Divorced: 19.9%

For population 25 years and over in Dolores:

  • High school or higher: 92.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Dolores:

(Dolores, Colorado Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Dolores, CO (based on Montezuma County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,33428
Other2,3318
Catholic1,2883
Mainline Protestant1,0658
None17,517-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Montezuma County:

6.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
This county:

12.71 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Montezuma County:

6.3%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

19.0%
State:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Montezuma County:

8.2%
State:

9.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.6%
Colorado:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.9%
Colorado:

47.8%

Average BMI:
Dolores:

28.6
Colorado:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.5%
Colorado:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Dolores:

8.5%
Colorado:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Dolores:

34.5%
State:

33.3%

General health condition:
This city:

57.2%
Colorado:

57.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Dolores:

78.3%
Colorado:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dolores, CO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$6,975$41,8501$856
Streets and Highways 1$3,752$45,0240$0
Financial Administration 1$3,713$44,5560$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,909$46,9080$0
Water Supply 1$3,700$44,4000$0
Sewerage 1$6,252$75,0240$0
Totals for Government 7$28,301$48,5161$856

Dolores government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $230,000 ($250.27)
    Police Protection: $170,000 ($184.98)
    Water Utilities: $116,000 ($126.22)
    Sewerage: $115,000 ($125.14)
    Regular Highways: $109,000 ($118.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $99,000 ($107.73)
    Parks and Recreation: $89,000 ($96.84)
    Central Staff Services: $69,000 ($75.08)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($8.71)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $29,000 ($31.56)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $300,000 ($326.44)

Dolores government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $133,000 ($144.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $100,000 ($108.81)
    Parks and Recreation: $23,000 ($25.03)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.18)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($2.18)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $139,000 ($151.25)
    General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($13.06)
    Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($7.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $150,000 ($163.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $26,000 ($28.29)
    Public Welfare: $8,000 ($8.71)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $210,000 ($228.51)
    Property: $58,000 ($63.11)
    Public Utility License: $32,000 ($34.82)
    Motor Vehicle License: $14,000 ($15.23)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($1.09)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $1,000 ($1.09)

Dolores government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $707,000 ($769.31)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $698,000 ($759.52)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,000 ($9.79)

Dolores government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($48.97)

Businesses in Dolores, CO

  • FedEx: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Dolores:

  • KVFC (740 AM; 1 kW; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLLV (550 AM; daytime; 2 kW; BREEN, CO; Owner: DAYSTAR RADIO, LTD.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRZE (1280 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: J. THOMAS DEVELOPMENT OF NM, INC.)
  • KUBC (580 AM; 5 kW; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dolores:

  • K269EO (107.1 FM; DOLORES, CO; Owner: ALAN E. KARSH)
  • K278AD (103.5 FM; CORTEZ, ETC., CO; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • K216DA (91.1 FM; DOLORES, CO; Owner: SAN JUAN BASIN AREA VOCATIONAL TECH.)
  • KRTZ (98.7 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • K232DA (94.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K237CR (95.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K220DZ (91.9 FM; DOLORES, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • KSJD (91.5 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: SAN JUAN BASIN AREA VOC-TECH SCHOOL)
  • K265DC (100.9 FM; CORTEZ, ETC., CO; Owner: NAVAJO MISSIONS, INC.)
  • K281AC (104.1 FM; MANCOS, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K242AJ (96.3 FM; MANCOS, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • KISZ-FM (97.9 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • K222AD (92.3 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • KIQX (101.3 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTINGS, LLC)
  • KRSJ (100.5 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KUTE (90.1 FM; IGNACIO, CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • K210BA (89.9 FM; PURGATORY, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • K248AJ (97.5 FM; MONTICELLO, UT; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • K216DB (91.1 FM; PLEASANT VIEW, CO; Owner: SAN JUAN BASIN AREA VOCATIONAL TECH.)
  • KOTO (91.7 FM; TELLURIDE, CO; Owner: SAN MIGUEL EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dolores:

  • K05GA (Channel 5; DOLORES, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K13AT (Channel 13; DOLORES, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K02OG (Channel 2; DOLORES, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K06NT (Channel 6; DOLORES, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K08LL (Channel 8; DOLORES, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K04NK (Channel 4; DOLORES, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K10MZ (Channel 10; DOLORES, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)

Dolores fatal accident list:

Jun 12, 2005 08:18 PM, Sr-145, 18th St, Lat: 37.476370, Lon: -108.485840, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 15, 2004 01:00 AM, Sr-145, Lat: 37.473136, Lon: -108.504377, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 23, 2000 07:00 AM, Sr-145, Lat: 37.473136, Lon: -108.504377, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 9, 1990 03:12 PM, 145, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.5mTotal length
  • 6,929Total average daily traffic
  • 267Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,334Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Dolores)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Dolores, CO)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

47 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Dolores)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: BISHOP JAMES A VANS RV-7A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-C1E6 (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 151JB, N151JB, N-151JB, Serial Number: 70046, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 07/20/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 11/30/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Lars Bjorkqvist, Po Box 307, Dolores, CO 81323
  • Aircraft: BEECH N35 (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 233D, N233D, N-233D, Serial Number: D-6753, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 05/26/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 01/14/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): David Matthew Kitley, 12478 County Road 29, Dolores, CO 81323, Other Owners: Cheryl Ann Kitley
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN G-164A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 98 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5344, N5344, N-5344, Serial Number: 619, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 05/29/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 02/15/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Eric L Graf, 14133 Highway 145, Dolores, CO 81323
  • Aircraft: CESSNA TR182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 739BY, N739BY, N-739BY, Serial Number: R18200984, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 03/15/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 03/24/2009
    Registrant (Partnership): Kenneth G Mahaffey, 16810 County Rd 24, Dolores, CO 81323, Other Owners: Steven G Franchini
  • Aircraft: BRANDON LAYNE MORSE DRAGON EYES (Category: Land, Engines: 5), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 589TQ, N589TQ, N-589TQ, Serial Number: D001, Certificate Issue Date: 09/10/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Brandon L Morse, Po Box 97, Dolores, CO 81323
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/17/2019

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 24 took place in 2016, and the least - 2 in 2013. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Dolores, CO When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (69.9%), and Structure Fires (23.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Dolores, CO
    • 13069.9%Outside Fires
    • 4423.7%Structure Fires
    • 94.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Dolores, CO
Most common first names in Dolores, CO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2371.7 years
William2172.3 years
John1874.0 years
George1378.4 years
Charles1370.6 years
Mary1176.4 years
Joe1173.5 years
Helen1082.6 years
Fred1073.6 years
Robert1073.6 years
Most common last names in Dolores, CO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Leavell1172.5 years
Smith974.1 years
Thompson672.4 years
Akin684.7 years
Martinez681.2 years
Hindmarsh672.2 years
Miller676.8 years
Neal682.3 years
Taylor578.6 years
Brumley582.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dolores, CO
  • 55.6%Utility gas
  • 37.1%Electricity
  • 7.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dolores, CO
  • 84.6%Utility gas
  • 13.8%Electricity
  • 1.5%Wood


Dolores compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.

Dolores on our top lists:

  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other South Central Asia (population 500+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
There are 14 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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  • Dennis Lee Williams (1)
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Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.