Dove Creek posts mid-January athletics calendar and community reminders

The Dove Creek school district posted calendar entries on Jan 12 showing a slate of athletic events for the week beginning Jan 12, 2026, a move that affects student athletes, families and local supporters across Dolores County. The district’s calendar items were visible alongside the Jan. 12 weekly update and serve as the official public listings for Dove Creek athletics and school events.

Among the items listed, the calendar showed a Jan. 13 high school boys basketball game at home against Mancos. Middle school and high school competitions were scheduled later in the week, with a middle school girls basketball game at Norwood on Jan. 15 and two events set for Jan. 17: a high school wrestling meet at NFHS in Hotchkiss, Colorado, and a middle school girls basketball contest at Dolores. These entries provide the basic dates and opponents that families and fans need to plan attendance, travel and support for teams.

The district calendar and the Weekly Update page are the official sources for Dove Creek’s schedules; the district directs the public to those pages for the most current information and any changes. For local residents, that means checking the district site before heading to games—especially midweek trips that involve travel to Norwood or Hotchkiss. School-sponsored events influence bus routes, student supervision, and volunteer or concession staffing; they also draw visitors who contribute to the local economy.

Transparency in posting schedules helps coaches, parents and county emergency services coordinate. It also matters for civic engagement: accurate, timely event listings allow families to participate in school life, monitor student involvement and hold district leadership accountable for communications. With multiple games and meets clustered in a single week, consistent updates reduce confusion and support attendance.

Our two cents? Before you hit the road for a game, check the district calendar and the Jan. 12 weekly update on the Dove Creek school district website to confirm times and locations. Plan for travel time, carpooling or bussing, and consider showing up early to back our student athletes and keep lines of communication open with coaches and district staff.