Wednesday, August 16th Weather
Showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread today. A good chance of rain continues through the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89. A low of 55.The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 85, a low of 53.Leadville and Fairplay look for a...
Be ‘Bear Aware’
Remember to be “bear aware” this time of year and prepare for possible encounters.
Westcliffe Board of Trustees Letters of Interest Must Be Submitted Today
Today is the deadline to submit a letter of interest for appointment to the Town of Westcliffe board of Trustees. Two seats are open. To submit your application, go to townofwestcliffe.colorado.gov.
Colorado Energy Office to Host e-Bike Rebate Lottery
The Colorado Energy Office will conduct a lottery for e-bike rebates. Residents who meet income requirements can apply online for a rebate beginning Wednesday, Aug. 16th, through Monday, Aug. 21st. A link to the application can be found at...
Colorado Education Association Files Federal Lawsuit Against Woodland Park School District
A federal lawsuit against the Woodland Park School District and Board of Education said its recently adopted policies silenced teachers, violating their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit was filed by the Colorado Education Association, a statewide labor union...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Investigating Boat Launch Accident
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating an accident that occurred yesterday morning on a boat ramp at Eleven Mile State Park. According to CPW, two men were launching a boat when the driver got out of his truck and was run over. He was transported by...
Tuesday, August 15th Weather
Afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible again today. Temperatures will warm back up. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85. A low of 55.The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 81, a low of 51.Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 71 with a...
Monday, August 14th Weather
Afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible this week but will not be as widespread. Temperatures will be cooler to begin the week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 73. A low of 53. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 73,...
Sunday, August 13th Weather
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening, with a daily chance through Monday. Flash flooding will be possible especially over area burn scars. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 81. Look for a low of 51.The San Luis Valley...
Saturday, August 12th Weather
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening, with a daily chance through Monday. Flash flooding will be possible especially over area burn scars. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 81. Look for a low of 51.The San Luis Valley...
Chaffee County Public Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program Adding Fitness Expert
Chaffee County Public Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program is adding local fitness expert Jon Fritz to enhance physical activity with Fall classes in Salida and Buena Vista. The lifestyle change program will be offered for free starting August 29th in Buena Vista and...
Chaffee County Issues Statement Regarding Geothermal Energy Production
There has been a lot of talk and chatter on social media about geothermal energy production in Chaffee County. In response, Chaffee County Government has released a statement. The county regulates local commercial geothermal development through its 1041 regulations...
