Salida-area wildfire fuel break on track
Dozens of landowners in the foothills of Methodist Mountain have agreed to forest treatments that are necessary to create a community fuel break designed to protect Salida and Poncha Springs from a wildfire.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Weather
Accumulating snow of around 3-5 inches is possible over the mountains today into tomorrow. A larger storm system Friday will bring another 5-7 inches of snow to the mountains.
Salida School Board Looking to Fill Two Open Seats
The Salida School Board is now accepting letters of interest for two open seats.
Flags Lowered to Honor Bob Dole
Governor Jared Polis has ordered flags to be lowered on all public buildings half-staff until Thursday to honor Senator Bob Dole who passed away Sunday at the age of 98.
Burn Ban Issued in Park County
Park County has issued a county-wide burn ban.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Weather
Light snowfall is possible in the higher elevations but will dissipate by this afternoon.
Buena Vista Elections Set for April 5, 2022
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December Wildfire Near Idaho Springs
High winds and dry conditions hampered efforts to extinguish a fire that prompted limited evacuations and destroyed at least 2 structures near Idaho Springs.
‘Love Has Won’ Cult Leader Died of Natural Causes
Love Has Won cult leader Amy Carlson died of natural causes after years of alcohol abuse, opioid use, anorexia and chronic ingestion of colloidal silver, a substance that some believe can boost the body’s immune system, according to an autopsy report prepared by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office.
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Monday, December 6, 2021 Weather
Look for mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions today. Winds will be gusting to 30 mph out of the west.
Friday, December 3, 2021 Weather
Sunny and mild conditions continue through Sunday.
Sexual Misconduct and Stalking Charges Filed Against Former Florence City Manager
Charges were formally filed yesterday in the case involving the former Florence city manager who is accused of sexual misconduct and stalking.
