Wet Mountain Tribune

11/24/2025

"Climatologically, our winter weather is affected this year by the La Niña effect: cooler Pacific Ocean surface temperatures resulting in warmer, dryer conditions in this part of the continental United States. According to the NWS Climate Prediction Center’s (CPC) monthly discus­sion of these swings, it is considered a “weak” La Niña, and in early 2026 will further weaken to a neutral status. In the meantime, the CPC expects our area to experience warmer temperatures and 50/50 chances of average snow­fall through the reminder of 2025."

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As we write, the view across the Valley is blocked by a solidly impenetrable mist; earlier, at sunrise, low clouds unfurled to reveal skiffs and fields of snow on the high peaks; the ranch rain gauge read .07 inch of precipitation. The forecast for the Tribune publication dates indicates a perhaps w

11/23/2025

Sunflower Natural Foods really went above and beyond, taking the risk to bring in these amazing turkeys and ducks for locals. Get in there and buy these before they are gone!

11/18/2025

Beloved Legion Post 170 Officer Bob Dreher passes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Edward Dreher, who departed this life on November 9 in Pueblo, Colorado. Bob was born on June 15, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, and throughout his life touched the lives of all who knew him. Bob served his country in the United St...

11/18/2025

In memory of Virgil (Bud) McComb Cosby, Jr.

Virgil (Bud) McComb Cosby, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, in Cotopaxi at the age of 89 to be with his heavenly Father. Born on the patri­otic date of July 4, 1936, in Oneonta, New York, Bud was the son of Hazel Miller Co...

11/18/2025

Almost 50% of the Bobcat XCountry team qualified for the state race this year!

11/18/2025

Breaking bread on Main Street: how three Westcliffe bakers are rising together

Before the first rays of light stretch over the Sangres, the warm scent of fresh-baked bread spills out onto Main Street. It’s not just the aroma of breakfast — it’s the unmistakable smell of three bakers doing what they love. Inside a shared storefront, three local bakers have created more th...

11/18/2025

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11/18/2025

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11/16/2025

"Of particular local note was on Tuesday evening, when the CattleWoman of the Year and the CattleWoman Rookie of the Year were presented with their awards. The presenter and Vice-President of the CattleWomen, Sudzy Benesch, has a deep agricultural connection to the region. Benesch comes from the storied Walker Ranch in Westcliffe, whose history stretches back to the founding of the Valley’s settlement. Benesch is the daughter of former Tribune columnist Wildra Ruzanski (Walker) and was an excellent agricultural and rodeo journalist before embarking on a 30-year career in teaching. She currently lives in Penrose but is often seen in the Valley helping to organize events for the Custer County CattleWomen."

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Women from Custer and Fremont County were well represented during the Colorado CattleWomen’s Association Conference that was held the second week of November. The location in Golden had historical significance, as it was the site of the first Cattleman’s meeting in 1867 at the original Denver We...

11/15/2025

Place a bid on this outstanding work of art at the FFA Oyster Fry tonight (Saturday) starting at 5 pm at the Custer County School!

11/12/2025

Fire fighting in the back of a car, an escaped Italian, Chesley Village motel, and more in these historical tidbits

(Information was gleaned from copies of the Wet Moun­tain Tribune, all from the first week in November.) 110 Years Ago – 1915 A forest fire raged in the Medino Pass country the first of the week, burning over about ten acres of timber land before it was subdued. Forest Supervisor Hammel was no