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Sunday, July 12th

Sunday School

when:10:00am, Dolores, CO from:Arriola Bible Church Of Dolores

Sunday School

when:All Day, Dolores, CO from:Arriola Bible Church

Sunday Worship Service

when:All Day, Dolores, CO from:Arriola Bible Church

Sunday Worship Service

when:All Day, Dolores, CO from:Arriola Bible Church

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Friday, July 10th Wednesday, July 22nd

Cky (Camp Kill Yourself)

when:7:00pm, Farmington, NM venue:Gators
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Tuesday, July 28th

NEKROMANTIX

when:7:30pm, Farmington, NM venue:Gators
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Friday, August 14th

LA Guns

when:7:30pm, Farmington, NM venue:Gators
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Saturday, August 22nd

Bleeding Through

when:7:30pm, Farmington, NM venue:Gators
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Wednesday, September 30th

WHITECHAPEL

when:7:30pm, Farmington, NM venue:Gators
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Dolores Community Corner

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EarthTalk: Insulating paints

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

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Plein Air Painting Show At Anasazi Heritage Center

from:Anasazi Heritage Center

Dolores, CO – The Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners will present their 2009 summer exhibition at the Anasazi Heritage Center. An opening reception and “paintout”...

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Chocolate Archaeology Lecture at Anasazi Heritage Center

from:Anasazi Heritage Center

Dolores, CO –  Historian Sharon Edgar Greenhill will speak about the deep history of a near-magical food—chocolate— at the Anasazi Heritage Center. Her appearance is...

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An Invitation to our Dolores Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Dolores, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Zuni Educators To Speak At Anasazi Heritage Center

from:Anasazi Heritage Center

Zuni Educators To Speak At Anasazi Heritage Center
Dolores – Two representatives from the Pueblo of Zuni will discuss cross-cultural communication at the Anasazi...

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Emma Gardner: Painting Under The Skin of History

Opening reception with the artist at Sideshow in Dolores. Emma's new series of paintings look back to the Renaissance, showing historical references in sync with pop surrealism.
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Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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2009 Fun Run

from:Dolores Rotary Club

The Dolores Rotary Club is again sponsoring its 2 mile and 5K fun run.  Race proceeds go to support Rotary International’s goal of eradicating polio in our world!  
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Dolores area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Colorado’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Weekend Activities in and around Dolores

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Dolores organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Dolores is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Rotary International Scholarships For The Academic Years 2010 To 2011-12

from:Dolores Rotary Club


Do Your Career Plans Include Study Abroad?
The Rotary Club of Dolores Can Help You.
Dolores, Colorado - Plan Now: College students,...

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Dolores Rotary Club News - March 2, 2009

from:Dolores Rotary Club

Dolores, COLORADO - The Rotary Club of Dolores announced that it is seeking young professional applicants to visit Australia from October 3, 2009 to November 7, 2009. The trip is...

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Dolores Colorado Information: Dolores, Colorado is part of MONTEZUMA County. Population for Dolores from the last gathering is 857. You can view Dolores venues that host many Dolores CO events every year. You can also research Dolores Colorado homes for sale by visiting our Dolores Colorado real estate guide. Dolores Colorado has a latitude of 37.4547 and a longitude of -108.518. Zip codes in Dolores, CO include 81323 ... more Dolores zips.

DOLORES DATA CENTER

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Dolores, CO
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Dolores, CO was 857.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Dolores was 415, which represents 48.4 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Dolores, CO
There are an estimated 155 married men in the town. 49.2 percent of men over 15 years old in Dolores are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Dolores is 442 which is 51.6 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Dolores, Colorado
There are an estimated 145 married women in the community. 44.2 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.


AGE

Median Age in Dolores, CO
The median age of people living in Dolores, CO was 36.4 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Dolores was 45. There were 619 people above the age of 18, which represents 72.2 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 14.9 percent of the population (128) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.


RACE

One Race Percent in Dolores, CO
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Dolores, CO was 827.

White Population in Dolores, CO
The estimated White population in the Dolores community is 721, which is 84.1 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Dolores, Colorado
The estimated Black/African American population is 0, which is 0 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Dolores, CO
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Dolores, CO was 54.

Asian Population in Dolores, Colorado
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 1.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Dolores, CO
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Dolores was an estimated 1.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 50, while those of “two or more races” was 30 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Dolores community was 125, or 14.6 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).


HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Dolores, CO
The household population number in Dolores was 845.

Group Quarters Population in Dolores, CO
Group Quarters population in the community was 12.

Average Household Size in Dolores, CO
The average household size in Dolores is 2.27 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 2.88 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).


HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Dolores, CO
At the time of the last census survey, there were 423 total housing units in Dolores.

The number of occupied housing units was 372, or 87.9 of the total units in town. Of these, 226 were owner-occupied (60.8), and 146 were renter-occupied (39.2, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 51 vacant homes in Dolores at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Dolores, Colorado
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 179, with a median value in dollars of 96,300.

Monthly Owner Costs in Dolores, CO
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $760 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Dolores, average costs per month were $224 (national average was $295).


EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 456 people in the community had a high school degree, or 86 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Dolores, Colorado
114 people in Dolores also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 21.5 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).


MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Dolores, CO
The number of Civilian Veterans in Dolores was 102, or 17.3 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Dolores, CO
In 2000, there were 167 people in Dolores, CO listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Dolores, CO
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 98 people in Dolores who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 12.3 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.


LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Dolores, Colorado
There were 412 in the labor force in Dolores at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 66.6 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Dolores was 23.2 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Dolores, CO
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $30,417. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Dolores, CO
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $32,188. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Dolores, Colorado
Per capita income in Dolores in the last full census was 14,912. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Dolores numbered 35, or 16.6 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Dolores, CO
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 142, or 17.3 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.