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02/02/2025

GROUNDHOG DAY Punxsutawney Phil gets a cuddle with his handler after “Double P” made his annual prediction in Pennsylvania earlier today. The world’s most famous groundhog saw his shadow, allegedly meaning the United States is set for six more weeks of winter…

01/21/2025

Winter reminds us of resilience, even in the coldest moments beauty and warmth emerge…

01/10/2025

A little blast from the past in Silver Cliff

“The Wild, Wild West. “

Silver Cliff, Colorado • Circa • 1892

01/09/2025

SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU! Greetings from the Wet Mountain Valley where it’s expected to snow off and on today. Stay warm and safe people!

01/08/2025

CLEAR BLUE MORNING…Pretty and really cold (in the negatives earlier) but no wind, for now! Enjoy your Wednesday Wet Mountain Valley!

01/06/2025

DOWNLOAD THE LATEST WESTCLIFFE & SILVER CLIFF RESTAURANT SCHEDULE: https://tinyurl.com/42pvycty

Updated monthly (and today!) for places to eat, drink and enjoy yourself! WINTER WEATHER MAY AFFECT THE HOURS listed on the schedule. When in doubt, call before you make the trip or follow your favorite places on Facebook!

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01/06/2025

Update on Hwy 96...it's open for traffic! Come and relax in the Wet Mountain Valley!

01/06/2025

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01/04/2025

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12/30/2024

More info about the Hardscrabble landslide. Thank you Wet Mountain Tribune for the article.

Courtesy video by Sierra Wright Freezing, expanding, thawing, and repeating: that is what the water from the heavy fall rain and snow has been doing along the Hardscrabble deep inside the tiny and …

12/30/2024

FYI Hwy 96 is closed due to major rock slide! Use alternate routes if you are visiting the Wet Mountain Valley.

12/25/2024

Wishing you a Merry Merry all Swirly and Snowy! In the Sangres, no white stuff yet in the Valley…

12/23/2024

DOWNLOAD THE LATEST WESTCLIFFE & SILVER CLIFF RESTAURANT SCHEDULE: https://tinyurl.com/42pvycty

Updated monthly for places to eat, drink and enjoy yourself! THE HOLIDAYS MAY AFFECT THE HOURS listed on the schedule, when in doubt — call before you go or follow your favorite places on Facebook! THANK YOU for supporting LOCAL!

12/22/2024

Local photographer Christoph Stopka is featured in this article.

The year 2024 was a dream for skywatchers. We had some beautiful comets, outbreaks of auroras that brightened even southern skies and a total solar eclipse crossing North America. And our community members from around the globe captured all of it and shared it with us. Come along with us as we enjoy...

12/20/2024

TWO NEW TRAILHEAD BULLETIN BOARD SIGNS were installed by Custer County Tourism with help from Trails for All volunteers @ Gibson and Horn Creek earlier today. Informational and interactive, watch for more of these signs to be installed at respective trailhead locations in 2025. All as part of a generous Management Grant awarded from the CTO: Colorado Tourism Office to Custer County Tourism.

12/17/2024

LOCAL NYE FUN! Save the Date for an epic evening of adult (17+ please) humor with the RiP Improv Troupe brought to you by the Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts. Ring in the new year starting at 7:30pm 12/31 with side-splitting laughs right here at the Jones! Get your tickets now while they're still available: https://jonestheater.com/tc-events/the-rip-improv-troup/

LEARN MORE: https://visitwetmountainvalley.com/event/rip-improv-comedy/