NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
TODAY – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, Cloudy, with a high near 56º. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Breezy but Winds could gust as high as 35 mph
TONIGHT – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34º.
TOMORROW – A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64º.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK – Strong to severe thunderstorms mainly along and north of the Arkansas River.
Springtime snowpacks present a variety of challenges, and one of the most significant hazards is the shift from supportable to unsupportable snow as temperatures warm. Because of this, Search & Rescue strongly recommends that anyone who plans to hike in snowy conditions should come prepared with snowshoes or touring skis.
May is Tick-Borne Awareness Month. Tick-borne diseases are on the rise, particularly in the spring, summer and early fall when ticks are most active. Enjoy the outdoors, but please take precautions to keep you, your children, and your pets healthy by increasing your awareness of ticks.
May Is Mental Health Month and Solvista will be providing a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention course FREE to community members on Friday, May 12, at the Salida Community Center from 9 am to 11 am! Register today, space is limited! To register, please visit evenbrite.com and search for the QPR Suicide Prevention Training event in the search bar.
Today, May 11th
10am – Office of Emergency Management Fire borderline fire discussion at WMFPD, 215 4th Street in Westcliffe
1pm – Custer County Recycles meeting in the courthouse basement
3pm – Custer County Affordable housing Workshop held in the Round Mountain Water Building Basement
4:30pm – Open to the public monthly meeting of the Custer County Kids Council at the school library
Due to plumbing problems, the Senior Center will be CLOSED today – NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED.
The Sangres Art Guild is thrilled to announce the return of the 3rd Street Gallery Student Art Wall Showcase. Artists in Middle School or High School who want their artwork on display –– this is your chance! The Showcase will run from May to December. Please call or text Jen to reserve your spot on the Wall. 719. 470.2899
Adult crafting at the library today at 10am. Enjoy craft making with other crafters. Remember to bring a project.
Today on Valley Views our host, Gary Taylor, interviews Dave Schneider from Round Mountain Water and Sanitation District.
Valley Views* airs on Tuesday and Thursday at 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays at 10am, and is always available to stream on our website.
KLZR’S COMMUNITY RESOURCE PAGE
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.
Get to know us a little better with a brief history lesson on how working together can produce great results. Visit our website to learn more, klzr.org
