The Pinto Bean

12/25/2025

Rainy gloomy mild and windy December 25th - some areas could see record high temps in all of this, right now it's still low overcast and rainy.

Unseasonably warm conditions continue across the West Slope Christmas Day. Breezy southwest winds will accompany moisture from an atmospheric river. Scattered rain showers and a few potential thunderstorms are possible today. Measurable snowfall above 10,000 feet is expected across most mountain groups.

12/25/2025

From Rural Radio - Cattle Call:
"Kooima said the first quarter of 2026 could represent the tightest supply window of the entire cattle cycle, even as market participants closely watch boxed beef values and consumer demand following the holiday season.

He also pointed to early signs of heifer retention, particularly in northern grazing regions where forage conditions have been more favorable, as another factor tightening future supplies.

As the year wraps up, Kooima said traders will be watching for developments tied to the U.S.-Mexico border and how those decisions could influence feeder cattle prices, which he described as exceptionally strong."

Cattle Call is an original production of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association and is brought to you by Wolf Auto – Small Town Strong. A shortened holiday kill schedule and shrinking cattle supplies…

12/25/2025

Most businesses and government agencies are closed today the 25th - some businesses are open limited hours. Know before you go!

The Post Office™ will return to normal business hours on Friday, Dec. 26.

12/25/2025

Strike on the mountain - Telluride ski support ( see the December issue of The Pinto Bean - an article on the background behind this)

Telluride Ski Resort will close Saturday as the ski patrol begins a strike over unresolved wage disputes during the community's busiest holiday period.

12/25/2025

Blessings and Merry Christmas from the Pinto Bean! 🎄❤️🙏

12/24/2025

Wednesday 12/24/25 Rico area power update

12/24/2025

CPW Wolf map Nov to Dec 19 2025
(wolf that roamed into NM was re released into Grand County CO)

12/24/2025

Wednesday weather - still possible rain showers maybe overnight tonight.

Though slightly cooler due to mostly cloudy skies, temperatures will remain some 15 to 20 degrees above normal in many areas. Clouds will lower through the day which will eventually lead to mountain then valley showers through Christmas morning. Impacts will be minimal but winter travel conditions will be possible over mountain passes tonight.

12/24/2025

It’s that day - and this long time maybe original ‘meme’ is here again!

12/23/2025

Town of Dove Creek - ALERT follow up on the water dock software issues:

12/23/2025

Have a beautiful day !

Another day of unseasonably warm and dry conditions will occur today with record high temperatures possible once again. The pattern will change mid to late week as a storm system moves into the west, bringing increasing moisture and still mild temperatures. Showers will increase late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing mountain snow and valley rain which could impact holiday travel. These unsettled conditions look to continue at least through the end of the week and possibly the weekend.