Subdistrict 5 resumes pumping during judicial review
SAN LUIS VALLEY — Following a series of discussions about petitioning for judicial review, the Rio Grande Water Conservation District (RGWCD) Board of Managers for Subdistrict 5 voted unanimously on June 17 to leverage wording in the rules that would enable pumping until judgment passes. On June 18, the RGWCD Board of Directors voted 5–4 to pursue a judicial review of Subdistrict 5’s Annual Replacement Plan (ARP) that the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR) denied in March.... more
Saguache County Sheriff's Report May 31-June 6
SAGUACHE COUNTY — The following information was provided by the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office for the period between May 31-June 6, 2021. ... more
Saguache County Sheriff's Report May 24-31
SAGUACHE COUNTY — The following information was provided by the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office for the period between May 24-31, 2021.... more
Saguache County Sheriff's Report May 17-23
SAGUACHE COUNTY — The following information was provided by the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office for the period between May 17 and May 23, 2021. ... more
Saguache County Sheriff's Report May 10-16
SAGUACHE COUNTY — The following information was provided by the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office for the period between May 10 and May 16, 2021. ... more
CDOT replacing culvert on US 285 north of Monte Vista
RIO GRANDE COUNTY ― The Colorado Department of Transportation will repair an aged culvert on US Highway 285 just north of Monte Vista.... more
CBI releases 2020 statewide crime statistics
LAKEWOOD — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has posted the 2020 crime data for hundreds of statewide law enforcement agencies through the Colorado Crime Stats website. ... more
Judge rules Joergensen will remain in custody
SAN LUIS — Accused of setting the Spring Creek Fire, Jesper Joergensen will remain in custody after a judge refused to dismiss criminal charges against him following a virtual hearing Monday morning in which the defendant was determined still mentally incompetent to stand trial.... more
Sheriff's Report Feb. 15-21
On the roads, Sheriff staff managed one stolen vehicle, one crash, one REDDI Report (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) and one abandoned vehicle. They also responded to two traffic complaints and made five traffic stops.... more
Sheriff's Report Feb. 8-14
The following information was provided by the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office for the period between Feb. 8 and Feb. 14, 2021. ... more