Monday, November 20th Weather
Rain and snow are expected across the area today. Strong winds will also be possible. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 47. A low of 21.The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 43, a low of 19.Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 31 with a low of 15....
Sunday, November 19th Weather
A new weather system will arrive today and spread rain and snow. Snow and blowing snow will make travel difficult overnight, especially over mountain passes. Salida and Buena Vista will reach a high of 51. Expect a low of 25.The San Luis Valley will see a high of 45....
Saturday, November 18th Weather
A weather system will move across our area starting today and will bring a chance of snow to the mountains. A stronger storm system will spread rain and snow Sunday into Monday. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 57. Look for a low of 29.The San Luis Valley...
Thanksgiving Week DUI Enforcement Period On Now
The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement are teaming up for the Thanksgiving Week DUI enforcement period beginning today, Nov. 17th, and continuing through the 30th. Expect saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints through the holiday.
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Certifies Election Results
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell has released the official results from the November 7th Election. The official results do not change any of the unofficial outcomes. A total of 9,530 votes were cast, or 60% of the registered voters in Chaffee...
Polis: ‘The people of Colorado should not have to face a 40% increase of property taxes’
Colorado lawmakers begin a 3-day special session to deal with skyrocketing property taxes. Governor Jared Polis said, “The people of Colorado should not have to face a 40% increase of property taxes.” Polis said Proposition HH would have prevented that, but voters...
Friday, November 17th Weather
A weather system will move across our area Saturday and Sunday bringing the chance of a couple inches of new snow over the mountains each day. A colder system will spread rain and snow showers Sunday night into Monday. Winds of 50 mph will accompany this storm. ...
Forest Service Wants Your Input on a Proposal to Improve Monarch Park Campground
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking comments on a proposal to improve Monarch Park Campground. Plans include rehabilitating sustainable sites and adding an ADA-accessible fishing pier. The campground was built in the 1960’s and is located 21 miles west of Salida. The...
EPA: Penrose Funeral Home Where 190 Decomposing Bodies Discovered To Be Demolished
The Environmental Protection Agency is at the Penrose Funeral Home where 190 decomposing bodies were found. EPA workers are making their rounds inside and out, taking photographs and assessing the building which will be eventually torn down. RELATED: Owners of...
Escobedo Charged with Two Counts of First-Degree Murder in Deaths of Elderly Howard Couple
A Fremont County judge yesterday found that there is sufficient evidence to establish probable cause to bind over two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of 83-year-old Carl Cooper and 75-year-old Susan Cooper.
Thursday, November 16th Weather
A slight chance of rain and high mountain snow can be expected today as a small system moves through. Winds will be gusting to 30 mph. Back to sunny skies tomorrow then a stronger system moves through Saturday and Sunday bringing a good chance of...
Ark-Valley Humane Society’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ Adoption Special
Through December 23rd, you can name your price on the adoption fees on all adult animals (8 months and older) and half off adoption fees for all puppies and kittens! Help get all of the shelter pets home for the holidays! “If you’ve been thinking of adding a cat or...
