New Scout Wave Stairs Built to Stop Erosion
In the short amount of time that the wave has been open, users are already starting to cause erosion along the riverbank. This issue would have worsened with increased use this summer, so the stairs were built to help protect the riverbank going forward. They were...
Custer Count Releases Details of Sunday Standoff
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office released details last night following the arrest of a Westcliffe man over the weekend. The Sheriff’s Office stated that a Custer County Deputy responded to a disturbance near Lea Lane in Westcliffe on Saturday. When...
Friends of Browns Canyon chosen for Colorado Dark Sky Program
The Colorado Tourism Office announced the four awarded recipients of the Colorado Dark Sky Certification Mentor Program. This brand-new program is being administered by the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) and the International Dark-sky Association Colorado Chapter...
Chaffee Fire hires wildfire and mitigation coordinator
Chaffee County Fire Protection District has hired long-time firefighter Jeff Zechman as the department’s new wildfire and mitigation coordinator to help residents get ready for a wildfire.
Cotopaxi Boys Basketball Falls to Evangelical Christian 64-55
After a close game the Cotopaxi Pirates fall to the Evangelical Christian Eagles 64-55. They will travel to Antonito December 22nd for their last game before Christmas break. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Cotopaxi Girls Basketball Falls to Evangelical Christian 40-27
The Lady Pirates have their first loss of the season to the Evangelical Christian Eagles falling 40-27. They will be in action against Centennial on January 12th 2023. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to 4A Pagosa Springs 52-21
The Buena Vista Demons take a tough loss to 4A Pagosa Springs Pirates falling 52-21. They will be in action again January 6th at Banning Lewis. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Defeats Pagosa Springs 38-31
In a defensive battle the Lady Demons outlast the 4A Lady Pirates 38-31. The Lady Demons are 6-0 and won't be in action again until January 7th 2023 Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Denver Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Influx of Migrants
Denver has issued an emergency declaration for the influx of migrants, opening new emergency shelters to help migrants arriving from Central and South America. The first shelter opened last week and took in around 271 people. Dozens more were sent to churches...
Colorado Department of Public Health Says Two Children Have Died from Invasive Strep Infections
The Colorado Department of Public Health is reporting two children have died and 11 other children have been sick with invasive strep infections since November. The 11 reported cases of invasive group A strep have all been from the Denver metro area. Cases range in...
Walsenburg Man Facing Murder Charges
A Walsenburg man is facing murder charges after allegedly stabbing another man earlier this week. 35-year-old Michael Montez is being charged with 2nd degree murder after stabbing 56-year-old Charles Herndon multiple times. The incident occurred...
Colorado River conservation program will pay for reduced water use
As part of a new water conservation program, the Upper Colorado River Commission “is seeking proposals immediately for the voluntary, compensated, and temporary water conservation projects for 2023.”
