TODAY – A 20% chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37º. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
TONIGHT – A 20% chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, low around 7º. Wind chill values between -5º and 5º. West southwest wind ~10 mph.
TOMORROW – A 20% chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33º. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Reminder: With the high winds there is always a chance for power outages. If you see downed power lines, please assume they are live. Back away and call 911.
STORMY WEATHER
There will be ebbs and flows in snowfall intensity and coverage this weekend, and it will not snow heavily over one given area the whole time. However, day storm totals by Monday morning will likely be moderate to heavy throughout higher elevations, favoring the northern and central areas of western Colorado. Drivers are urged to Know Before You Go: check road conditions and stay on top of the latest forecast information as the winter weather evolves.
ROAD CLOSED
If you’re heading to Cañon City tomorrow, December 2nd, be aware that Main Street from 1st – 14th will be closed for the town’s Christmas Parade from 3pm – 9pm. Businesses will remain open, however, the street will be closed to traffic and parking until the conclusion of the parade.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th
1:30pm Custer County Planning and Zoning at the courthouse, 205 S 6th Street, Westcliffe.
CCA’s 2024 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
Registration is now open for Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) 2024 Mid-Winter Conference, which will be held on January 15th – 16th at the Denver Marriott West Hotel in Golden. To register, please visit ccaa.memberclicks.net or call the CCA office at 303.431.6422.
This Monday brings two new classes to Altitude Community Fitness: Strength Training with Desi Buza at 6:30am and Restorative Yoga class at 5:15pm with Amy Good-McQuaide. Both classes are in the Studio
TODAY, DECEMBER 1st
10am Camp Happiness Kids ages 5-10 can join the fun every first Friday of the month. At the library, 209 Main Street, Westcliffe.
11am – 6pm Christmas Gala Opening at Melody DeBenedictis Fine Art Gallery and Gifts, 111 N 3rd Street in Westcliffe.
1pm – 6pm Andy Mast Fine Art Open house at Mast’s new studio gallery, 219 Main Street in Westcliffe. Enjoy homemade refreshments.
6pm A Christmas Concert featuring Sons & Brothers benefiting the Lighthouse Pregnancy Center at Hillside Hall 59424 Highway 69. Admission is free but you still need tickets for events Call 719.783.4357 for tickets
7pm MOVIE: Killers of the Flower MoonEvening showings are tonight and Saturday with a Sunday matinée at 2pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
10am – 1pm Visit SantaAt Ace Valley Hardware, 1 Enterprise Drive in Westcliffe.
11am – 4pm Festival of Art Holiday Reception – Refreshments, live music, vote for people’s choice awards for unique handcrafted artwork … at the 3rd Street Gallery, 59000 CO 69 Westcliffe.
12pm – 5pm Super Soups Holiday Show Opening One-of-a-kind ceramic soup cups/bowls for sale to fill with delicious soups over and over again. Enjoy the artwork from our group of fine artists! Greenstone Artwokrs, 100 Main Street, Westcliffe.
SantaClaus is coming to town! The Silver Cliff Museum is hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Museum’s pavilion at 610 E. Main Street from 2pm – 4pm.
7pm MOVIE: Killers of the Flower MoonEvening showings are tonight and Saturday with a Sunday matinée at 2pm.
This year on December 9, the Valley Strong team invites you and your loved ones to celebrate the start of a cozy, winter season in a variety of events all day for the entire family. The Christmas Parade, featuring a variety of local entries, will begin at 4:30pm and will travel down Main Street, beginning at the school and ending at the Bluff. The more the merrier! Go to ValleyStrong.us to register your family or group for an entry! After the parade we’ll gather at Jess Price Park for the annual Tree Lighting at dusk, followed by a reading of “A Christmas Carol” at the Historic Jones Theater.
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TODAY, DECEMBER 1st
10am Custer Bobcats Middle School Basketball vs. Cripple Creek Pioneers.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
10am Bobcats Middle School Basketball @ South Park Burros.
TODAY, DECEMBER 1st
10am Pirates Middle School Basketball @ South Park Burros.
3pm Pirates High School Basketball Tournament in the gymnasium, 345 CR 12, Cotopaxi. Teams include Moffat, South Park and Cripple Creek.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
10am Pirates Middle School Basketball @ Cripple Creek Pioneers.
3pm Pirates High School Basketball Tournament in the gymnasium, 345 CR 12, Cotopaxi. Teams include Moffat, South Park and Cripple Creek.
This week we’re airing an episode called How to Fill a Cup from Nicole Parsons’ podcast, Shrine of the Real. It’s about Willie Quinney and Cheryl Jenkins of the Silver Cliff Mountain Inn. This will air tomorrow at 10am.
We are proud of ourmission and happy to be a part of the best for 2023. Our goal is to make it happen for 2024! Your support keeps us going! Thank you for supporting community radio.
Look no further thanKLZR’s Community Resource Page for local information on various organizations within the community. You’ll see the ValleyStrong Community Calendar as well as the Visit Wet Mountain Valley Events Calendar.
TODAY – Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37º. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT – A 20% chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11º. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
TOMORROW – A 20% chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37º. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
ROAD CLOSED
If you’re heading to Cañon City this Saturday, December 2 be aware that Main Street from 1st – 14th will be closed for the town’s Christmas Parade from 3pm – 9pm. Businesses will remain open, however, the street will be closed to traffic and parking until the conclusion of the parade.
TODAY, NOVEMBER 30th
9am Board of County Commissioners meeting in the Commissioners Board Room, 615 Rosita Avenue, Westcliffe.
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEMBERS
Renew Active is United Healthcare’s plan that offers a FREE basic membership at Altitude Community Fitness. ACF does not get paid by you joining; they only receive a small payment for each visit you make to the club each month (up to 10 visits). Get a head start on the New Year by stopping by the club soon!
COMMUNITY SHARING CENTER
The food pantry will be open tomorrow from noon to 3pm for regular food distribution. Call if you need more information 719.783.2994. Located at 120 3rd Street in Westcliffe.
TODAY, NOVEMBER 30th
NoonSenior Lunch Call 719.783.9508 by 9:30am for reservations. These meals are sponsored by the Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging. Lunch served at the Senior Center, 612 Main Street in Silver Cliff.
4:15pm Game Time Come check out all the games at the library. Get your gamer face on and play! For ages 9 – 14. At the library, 209 Main Street, Westcliffe
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st
10am Camp Happiness Kids ages 5-10 can join the fun every first Friday of the month. At the library, 209 Main Street, Westcliffe.
11am – 6pm Christmas Gala Opening at Melody DeBenedictis Fine Art Gallery and Gifts, 111 N 3rd Street in Westcliffe.
1pm – 6pm Andy Mast Fine Art Open house at Mast’s new studio gallery, 219 Main Street in Westcliffe. Enjoy homemade refreshments.
6pm A Christmas Concert featuring Sons & Brothers benefiting the Lighthouse Pregnancy Center at Hillside Hall 59424 Highway 69. Admission is free but you still need tickets for events Call 719.783.4357 for tickets
7pm MOVIE: Killers of the Flower MoonEvening showings are tonight and Saturday with a Sunday matinée at 2pm.
SantaClaus is coming to town! One Saturday, December 2nd, the Silver Cliff Museum is hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Museum’s pavilion at 610 E. Main Street from 2pm – 4pm.
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TODAY, NOVEMBER 30th
4:30pm Custer Bobcats High School Boys Basketball @ La Junta.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st
10am Pirates Middle School Basketball @ South Park Burros
Look no further than KLZR’s Community Resource Page for local information on various organizations within the community. You’ll see the ValleyStrong Community Calendar as well as the Visit Wet Mountain Valley Events Calendar.
TODAY – Mostly sunny, with a high near 46º. Wind chill values between zero and 10º early in the morning. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13º. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
TOMORROW – A 20% chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36º. East wind around 5 mph.
CDOT and KLZR recommend that you always try to Know Before You Go. Find helpful tips from cotrip.org
CCSO
Yesterday there were multiple emergency vehicles leaving town on CO 96. Deputies were en route to access a medical patient whose home was inaccessible due to heavy snow. County Road and Bridge sent a road grader, and a helicopter was on the scene yet was unable to land near the home. SAR sent additional ATVs as well.
Respiratory illness is on the upswing in Custer County. To avoid future contagion, stay home. If you are sick, or are immuno-compromised consider using a mask.
There aren’t any meetings for today but for tomorrow, NOVEMBER 30th
At 9am the Board of County Commissioners are meeting in the Commissioner Board Room at 615 Rosita Avenue, Westcliffe.
Caleb Patterson, Westcliffe’s town manager, thanks everyone who helped plow the town from the last big snow, but mentioned that people need to be cognizant of where they pile snow, so as not to block egress or ingress of businesses. Call 719-783- 2282 ext 12, if you have any questions.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th
8am Meet your VSO/VRO Come have coffee with your Veteran Officers in the Community Room at the library, 209 Main Street, Westcliffe.
9:30am Line Dancing At the Methodist Church, 206 S 6th Street, Westcliffe. Contact Debbie Underwood at debunderm@yahoo.com for more info.
10am Play Group Socialization through informal play every Wednesday at the library, 209 Main Street in Westcliffe. Snacks and coffee provided. For infants and children up to 5 years of age.
Tomorrow evening at 5pm in the school’s west gymnasium, the Custer County Sheriff’s office would like you to join them in a community healing and candlelight vigil to honor the victims of last week’s tragedy. SolVista will also be present to offer support and resources.
SantaClaus is coming to town! On Saturday, December 2nd, the Silver Cliff Museum is hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Museum’s pavilion at 610 E. Main Street from 2pm – 4pm.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th
NoonSenior Lunch Call 719.783.9508 by 9:30am for reservations. These meals are sponsored by the Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging. Lunch served at the Senior Center, 612 Main Street in Silver Cliff.
4:15pm Game Time Come check out all the games at the library. Get your gamer face on and play! For ages 9 – 14. At the library, 209 Main Street, Westcliffe.
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TODAY — 4:30pm Custer Bobcats High School Boys Basketball @ La Junta.
Custer County Elementary invites you to this year’s Festival of Trees Auction. Vote on your favorite tree, purchase items, and make an auction bid. Both real and artificial trees will be decorated with student-made ornaments. Next Thursday, December 7th from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM and Friday, December 8th @ 1:00 PM – 6:00PM at Custer County School Multi-Purpose Room, 709 Main Street. All funds raised will go toward the purchase of Elementary learning and classroom materials.
To let us know about events, birthdays, Lost and Found pets, job listings, and other community information, email us at wakeup@klzr.org. Non-profit events should be sent to calendar@klzr.org to be included in our on-air broadcasts.
TODAY – Sunny, with a high near 46º. Wind chill values between -5 and 5 early. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
TONIGHT – Mostly clear, with a low around 9º. Wind chill values between zero and 5º. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
TOMORROW – Mostly sunny, with a high near 45º. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
CDOT and KLZR recommend that you always try to Know Before You Go. Find helpful tips at cotrip.org
SURVEY FOR VETS
Vet Centers are looking to learn from individuals who are not yet connected to them about their awareness of Vet Centers or what prevents them from using their services. Learn more at news.va.gov
TODAY, NOVEMBER 28th
11:30am CSU and West Custer Library present Lunch and Learn. Each week the focus is on a different issue. This week it’s learning about anxiety, depression, and isolation during the winter and holiday season. Next week’s topic is fire mitigation and preparedness. Registration is requested. Register at www.westcusterlibrary.org
NoonSenior Lunch Call 719.783.9508 by 9:30am for reservations.
1pm Knitting Club Knit and crochet, needlework, social hour at 204 6th Street in Westcliffe. Contact Debbie Underwood for more info: debunderm@yahoo.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd
8am Meet your VSO/VRO Come have coffee with your Veteran Officers in the Community Room at the library, 209 Main Street, Westcliffe.
9:30am Line Dancing At the Methodist Church, 206 S 6th Street, Westcliffe. Contact Debbie Underwood at debunderm@yahoo.com for more info.
10am Play Group Socialization through informal play every Wednesday at the library, 209 Main Street in Westcliffe. Snacks and coffee provided. For infants and children up to 5 years of age.
Tomorrow evening at 5pm in the school’s west gymnasium, the Custer County Sheriff’s office would like you to join them in a community healing and candlelight vigil to honor the victims of last week’s tragedy. SolVista will also be present to offer support and resources.
SantaClaus is coming to town! One Saturday, December 2nd, the Silver Cliff Museum is hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Museum’s pavilion at 610 E. Main Street from 2pm – 4pm.
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Custer County Elementary invites you to the 2023-2024 Festival of Trees Auction. Vote on your favorite tree, purchase items, and make an auction bid. Both real and artificial trees will be decorated with student-made ornaments. Additional Silent Auction items and decorations for purchase will be on hand. Takes place next Thursday, December 7th from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM and Friday, December 8th @ 1:00 PM – 6:00
PM at Custer County School Multi-Purpose Room, 709 Main Street.
All funds raised will go toward the purchase of Elementary learning and classroom materials.
To let us know about events, birthdays, Lost and Found pets, job listings, and other community information, email us at wakeup@klzr.org. Non-profit events should be sent to calendar@klzr.org to be included in our on-air broadcasts.
Look no further than KLZR’s Community Resource Page for local information on various organizations within the community. You’ll see the ValleyStrong Community Calendar as well as the Visit Wet Mountain Valley Events Calendar.
KLZR is proud to be a part of the Best for 2023. The goal is to make it happen for 2024! Your support keeps us going! Thank you for supporting community radio and nonprofit journalism.
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