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Emergency Incidents
Pre-evacuation notice for flooding on Highway 145 (south of Road 36)
Road Closure
CO-145, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, a pre-evacuation notice was requested for the (number withheld)–(number withheld) block of Highway 145 (south of Road 36) due to flooding/rising water. A separate caller reported concern that an irrigation ditch could overflow near Road 41 and threaten a residence. A previously reported “shots fired” call was determined to be logs/rocks in the river and was cleared.
Flooding near house with elderly occupants in Dolores
Medical Emergency
CO-145, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible flood hazard near Highway 145 after a caller reported the river was around their home and asked what to do. The occupants are described as elderly, and deputies planned to check on them.
Large rock blocking lane on Highway 145
Road Closure
CO-145, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, a large rock was reported blocking Highway 145 near mile marker 27, and traffic control was requested to manage the road hazard.
Rockfall causes temporary road closure on 14th Street
Road Closure
Hillside Ave & N 14th St, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a road hazard on 14th Street between Central and Hillside, where rocks were blocking the roadway. Road closure signs were in place, and a rock was later reported removed, leaving the road clear for now.
Possible rockslide reported on Highway 145
Road Closure
Colorado Highway 145, Dolores, Colorado 81323, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible rockfall on Highway 145 between mile markers 16 and 17, with sounds like explosions. A unit responded to check the roadway and CDOT was advised.
Tree blocking southbound lane on Highway 526
Road Closure
Dolores Norwood Road, Dolores, Colorado 81323, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road hazard on Highway 526 near mile marker 14, where a tree is down and blocking the southbound lane. The caller requested that the Forest Service be notified.
46-year-old female reported sick at Road 29
Medical Emergency
Rd 29, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Road 29 in Dolores for a reported 46-year-old woman who was conscious, breathing, and described as sick or generally ill. Medic 1 was sent to the scene with a specific run number assigned.
Officers check vehicles at Joe Rowell Park
Traffic
Joe Rowell Park, 101 Railroad Ave, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted two vehicles at Joe Rowell Park. One vehicle, a red 2011 Ford Escape, was reportedly registered to a civilian with an expired registration but otherwise clear.
Officers check parked vehicle on Railroad Avenue
Suspicious Activity
Railroad Ave, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in the Cortez area checked a parked light green Toyota 4Runner near Railroad Avenue and attempted to contact the driver. They also responded to a report of two people arguing near Market and Main, advised them to calm down, and separated them before returning to service.
Report of unsafe driving on Railroad Avenue
Traffic
Railroad Ave, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible impaired driver in a light-colored Toyota 4Runner last seen stationary near Railroad Avenue in Dolores. The vehicle reportedly crossed into oncoming traffic and was sitting in the middle of the highway with a slow reaction time.
Traffic stop on blue Ford Bronco at 11th and Railroad
Traffic
S 11th St & Railroad Ave, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop near 11th Street and Railroad Avenue involving a blue Ford Bronco with a Colorado license plate.
Traffic stop on pickup and trailer at Hillside and 11th
Traffic
N 11th St & Hillside Ave, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a gray Chevy pickup and white trailer near Hillside Avenue and North 11th Street, with unreadable license plates and no registration reported. In a separate call, a tree near Route 41 was reported to be leaning toward the roadway and an electrical line, and a lineman was dispatched to address the hazard.
Large rock blocking lane on North 11th Street
Road Closure
N 11th St, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a large rock blocking part of North 11th Street just south of the town limits near County Road 31. The town maintenance crew was notified and a unit remained nearby until the hazard was removed.
Glass break alarm at liquor store in Dolores
Break-In
S 11th St, Dolores, CO 81323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglar alarm at a liquor store on South 11th Street in Dolores after an audible glass break alarm sounded. A keyholder was contacted but was not at the location and gave an incorrect passcode.
