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December Job Numbers Released
“The rise in the unemployment rate is most likely tied to temporary job losses connected to leisure and hospitality occupations which were impacted by numerous counties going to the red dial in mid-to-late November,” stated Ryan Gedney, a Senior Economist… Read more
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Benefits for Contractors, Self-Employed
Gig workers, independent contractors, self-employed are now eligible for unemployment benefits. Continue reading
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Why Census 2020 Matters in Saguache Today
With a 9.8% return rate Saguache County is way behind the state averae of 44.1% when it comes to being counted in 2020 Census. Continue reading
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Fire Rescue Expands Transport Options
South Fork Fire Rescue interfacility transfers are provided for patients who are in need of specialty care available outside of the San Luis Valley, including Saguache Today. Continue reading
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More Positive COVID-19 in SLV
Two more positive COVID-19 cases were reported by San Luis Valley health officials on March 26. Find out which two SLV counties Continue reading
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First COVID-19 in SLV
First positive COVID-19 case for the San Luis Valley announced on March 23. Continue reading
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Preparedness in Saguache Today
On Saturday, March 14 Saguache Office of Emergency Management Director Bobby Woelz issued a number of updates concerning the COVID-19 outbreak. Here they are – stay well, look after your family, and check-in on friends and neighbors. Currently, there are… Read more
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Agencies Meet for Coordinated Efforts
On Tuesday, March 10, the Saguache County Office of Emergency Management (SCOEM) hosted a Multi-Agency Coordination Meeting. This meeting consisted of emergency management practitioners, organizational and community leaders, government officials, and first responders. The purpose of this meeting was to… Read more
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Colorado Forest Health Report
“The (Spring Creek) 2018 fire – the third largest in state history – destroyed 147 homes and burned 108,000 acres in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and surrounding area.” This is the local slant on the annual forest health report that the Colorado State Forest Service presented to legislators at the State Capitol today. Continue reading
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Highway News: Sheep and Shutdowns
The highways in and out of Saguache County were busy last Tuesday, March 3 as two crashes were reported before noon, according to Colorado State Patrol Public Information Officer Master Trooper Gary Cutler. Continue reading