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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Dolores, Colorado with AmericanTowns Dolores Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Montezuma County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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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 about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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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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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Dolores area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly 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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Winning the Real Estate Game in Dolores in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Colorado  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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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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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Colorado

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Colorado Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Dolores Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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‘Pieces of the Puzzle’ Hohokam Exhibit At BLM Anasazi Heritage Center

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Dolores, CO - A special exhibit about the Hohokam culture of Arizona will open at the Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center on the day after Thanksgiving, and will...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Dolores Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Dolores elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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Montezuma County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Montezuma County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Montezuma County Colorado area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Colorado CO

Colorado Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Colorado. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Dolores and across the country. With...

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Find Colorado Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Colorado haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Colorado corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Denver Botanic Gardens Curator Speaks At BLM’s Anasazi Heritage Center

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DOLORES, CO - Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator and Director of Outreach at the Denver Botanic Gardens, will be at the Bureau of Land Management’s Anasazi Heritage Center for...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Colorado CO

We have the best Colorado apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Colorado. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Back to School for Dolores - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Dolores! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Anasazi Heritage Center And Safeway Partner On Plastic Recycling Project

Dolores, CO -The Safeway grocery store in Cortez, Colorado has helped the Curation Department at the Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center to recycle more than 30,000...

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Native Plant Expert 'Yvette Henson' To Speak

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Dolores, CO - Yvette Henson, Colorado State University County Extension Agent, will discuss the benefits and values of native plant species at the Anasazi Heritage Center. ...

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James Enote Explains ‘The Zuni World’ At Anasazi Heritage Center

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Dolores, CO -- James Enote, director of the A:shiwi A:wan Museum at the Pueblo of Zuni, will discuss cross-cultural communication at the Anasazi Heritage Center.Enote is also a...

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Plein Air Painting Summer Show At Anasazi Heritage Center

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DOLORES, CO---The Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners will present their 2011 summer exhibition at the Anasazi Heritage Center.  The paintings feature landscapes around...

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Barrier Canyon Rock Art Scholar To Speak At Anasazi Heritage Center

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Dolores, CO - David Sucec, author and curator of the current special exhibit at the BLM Anasazi Heritage center, will discuss the unique Barrier Canyon rock art style in the...

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Navajo Elder James Peshlakai To Speak At Anasazi Heritage Center

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Dolores, CO - Navajo Elder James Peshlakai will give a presentation on Navajo tradition at the Anasazi Heritage Center. His appearance is a part of the 2011 Four Corners Lecture...

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Anasazi Heritage Center Celebrates Archaeology Month With Lectures, Tours, And Free Admission

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Dolores, CO – The Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center invites local history buffs to help celebrate Colorado Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month with...

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Make a difference in Dolores! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Dolores area and around the...

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Anasazi Heritage Center Presents Sacred Images: A Vision Of Native Americanrock Art

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The photo exhibit Sacred Images: A Vision of Native American Rock Art will fill the Special Exhibit Gallery at the Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores,...

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Road Scholars Uncover Artifacts At Anasazi Heritage Center

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Dolores, CO - Participants in a Road Scholars (formerly Elderhostel) program inventoried 23 boxes of Ancestral Puebloan artifacts at the Anasazi Heritage Center last week. The...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

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July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Montezuma County, CO

Dolores Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Montezuma County, CO. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

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AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to Heroes

When a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community.Military help was called in to assist with...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less Stressful

Most of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in Need

Four years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped Children

Two children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off the...

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