About Us
Dolores County Extension
Dolores County Extension and its staff are dedicated to bringing information to our community by providing knowledge on local, state and national issues pertaining to our area.
Our mission
Community needs drive our work. Our mission is to provide information and education, and encourage the application of research-based knowledge in response to local, state, and national issues affecting individuals, youth, families, agricultural enterprises and communities of Colorado.
We are part of the land-grant university system nationwide. We draw from the University’s research-based resources to strengthen community partnerships, boost the economy, engage families and youth, and enhance our quality of life.
Our location
Dolores County Office
Region:
- Western
County:
- Dolores
Southwestern Colorado Research Center
The Southwestern Colorado Research Center is a CSU research facility that conducts agricultural research tailored to the climate and production systems of southwestern Colorado. The center focuses on crop production, water and soil management, and collaboration with growers and Extension to support sustainable agriculture in the region.
Office hours
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday
*Appointments are recommended because staff are not always in the office. Please call or fill out a contact form.
Questions? Need assistance?
Meet the Dolores County Extension team
Gus Westerman
County Director, CSU Extension
Extension
Region:
- Western
Counties:
- Dolores
P. O. Box 527, 409 North Main Street c/o Courthouse, Dove Creek, CO, 81324-0527
My Topics:
- Agriculture
- Garden & Landscape
- Youth Development
Oma Fleming
Administrative Assistant
Extension
Region:
- Western
Counties:
- Dolores
P. O. Box 527, 409 North Main Street c/o Courthouse, Dove Creek, CO, 81324-0527
Nolan Hankins
Office Assistant
Extension
Region:
- Western
Counties:
- Dolores
P. O. Box 527, 409 North Main Street c/o Courthouse, Dove Creek, CO, 81324-0527
Advisory committee
About
CSU Extension Advisory Committees support Extension programs by providing input on local needs, priorities, and opportunities. Committee members represent a range of community perspectives and help ensure Extension efforts remain relevant and responsive.
The committee advises Extension staff on program focus areas, outreach approaches, and resource needs, while also helping connect Extension programs with the broader community. Through this role, advisory committees strengthen communication between Extension, local decision makers, and the public.
Committee Members
Kyle Carhart
Suzane Davis
David Fisher
Charlotte Forst
Michael Fury
Eric Guynes
Gregg Liming
David McCart