NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
TODAY – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81º.
TONIGHT – A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49º. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
TOMORROW – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 77º. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
ROADS & HIGHWAYS
US 50 East Yesterday at 8:05am it was reported US 50 east was closed due to road maintenance operations between Dixon Lane and County Road 69 (5 miles west of Cañon City) at MM 272. Not sure if this is the case today, but always ready to give the heads-up.
CO 96 One more day until the CO 96 project is totally complete.
US 50 between Florence and Canyon City is having road maintenance requiring slower speeds.
Know before you go… we recommend visiting cotrip.org prior to hitting the road.
A call for entries for the Blend of Art Exhibit at the 3rd Street Gallery. Artists of all types are invited to submit their work for a group exhibition. Intake is August 27th and 28th 11am – 4pm. Show runs from August 31st until October 2nd. Sponsored by the Sangres Art Guild.
Community Investment Fund
For all local non-profit organizations! The Community Investment Fund application window is open. Organizations that enrich the lives of our youth and seniors are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Today, August 24th
6pm Wet Mountain Valley Storytelling An opportunity for neighbors to gather and share memories, stories, poems, and songs that inspire us, challenge us, and make us laugh and cry at our shared humanity. Community United Methodist Church, 206 S 6th St, Westcliffe.
Friday, August 25th
9am – 1pm Westcliffe Farmers Market next to Sangres Art Guild, behind Jess Price Park.
7pm (Saturday, too; Sunday: 2pm) Movie at the Jones Theatre: Oppenheimer
Silver Cliff Museum
Open Friday – Sunday from 11am – 4pm until Labor Day.
Saturday August 26th the Beckwith Ranch in cooperation with Westcliffe Rotary is presenting Rockin the Ranch featuring The House of Goo, High Country Junkies, Smythe and Taylor, and more. No admission but donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds benefit Rotary Youth Programs both locally and internationally. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs…. shade will be provided.
This Sunday August 20th at the Summer in the Park free concert series, KLZR presents The Rifters. Concert starts at 2pm at Bluff Park.
There’s a super secret fundraiser party for KLZR featuring Smythe and Taylor on Labor Day, Monday, September 4th. $50 bucks includes a great show, burgers, hot dogs, sides, beer and wine. Email Kathy at kathy.blaha@klzr.org to get the secret code and map to the rendezvous point. There is a limit of 50 seats.
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Today, August 24th
5pm Middle School & High School Volleyball vs. ECA
Friday, August 25th
4:30pm High School Volleyball @ Yoder-Miami
This week on Valley Views our host, Gary Taylor, interviews Michael Pennica, member of Board of Directors of Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club discussing the saddle club and July’s rodeo.
Valley Views* airs on Tuesday and Thursday at 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays at 10am, and is always available to stream on our website.