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Former publishers claimed “enraged lib” pointed a gun at them; video of scene shows their narrative was a lie

On June 20, the now-defunct Sangre de Cristo Sentinel Newspaper published a sensational multi-page article titled “Happy Flag Day! Almost. Leftist violence comes to happy valley” that claimed an “enraged lib” drove by their Flag Day celebration on Saturday, June 14, and pointed a gun at the crowd. TWestcliffe · Westcliffe Read Article

Childcare questions linger after failed ballot measure

The members of the Custer County Kids Council (CCKC) held a meeting on November 13. “Whither childcare?” in Custer County was a major topic under discussion in the wake of the failure of Ballot Question 1A to pass in the November 4 election. (1A, if passed, would have raised the county lodging tax from 2% to 6%, with funds raised being equally allocated between tourism, childcare, and affordable workforce housing projects). Also under discuss…Westcliffe · Westcliffe Read Article

Sheriff Smith and District Attorney Lindsey hid emails admitting Sergeant Elliott’s libelous Facebook postings

Custer County Sheriff Lloyd “Rich” Smith had never publicly admitted or denied that Officer Sergeant Pete Elliott had used anonymous Facebook accounts to libel and possibly intimidate a witness. On November 4, 2025 the Tribune published an exposé on how Sergeant Pete Elliott had used two anonymous Facebook accounts to libel and possibly tamper with a key witness in the Hanme Clark triple murder trial. While the Tribune had repeatedly reached out…Facebook · Westcliffe Read Article

Flight, fight, and a liquor store: Brian Clince’s wild ride to Westcliffe

Some people take the scenic route to Westcliffe. Brian Clince — took the polar one From Boys Ranch to Broncos Stadium Born in Connecticut but raised in Texas, Brian graduated from Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in 1996 — a 40,000-acre working ranch for “young men who needed extra hugs,” as he puts it with a smirk. “Like Boy Scouts for convicts,” he laughs. From there, he followed fellow alumni into the ironworking trade, laying steel from Amarillo t…Westcliffe · Westcliffe Read Article

Service Planned for Myrtle Frances (Littrell) Schulze | Sangre de Cristo Sentinel

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Quest to make shallow DeWeese Reservior deeper moves forward

The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board of directors advanced a project to increase the storage capacity of DeWeese Reservoir on Grape Creek in Custer County. District staff and consultants have completed a phase one feasibility study for the proposed expansion, and the board of directors authorized Project Manager Gracy Goodwin to pursue $210,000 in grant funding for a phase 2 study at their meeting on Thursday, November 13, in Sal…Westcliffe · Westcliffe Read Article

Free movie "White Christmas" at Jones, see the film that got the last laugh on holiday curmudgeons in 1954

As part of the holiday block party celebrations this week, the good folks at the historic Jones Theater have pitched in with a one-time showing of the Christmas classic White Christmas on Saturday, November 29 at 5 p.m. In an attempt to place a “classic” movie in its historical 1954 context, we bSanta Claus · Westcliffe Read Article

Support small businesses during the Holiday block party Saturday, Nov 29 and Parade of Lights Saturday, Dec 6

The Chamber of Commerce and “The Cliffs” may be gone, but a new business coalition is forming in Custer County, and they have big plans for making Main Street “merry and bright” for the holiday season. Spearheaded initially by the Custer County Tourism Board, this group started meeting and planning back in August, and now there is a not only a whole schedule of events spanning the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, but a concer…Westcliffe · Westcliffe Read Article

In memory of former Custer Road and Bridge member Curtis Jay Sato

Former Westcliffe resident Curtis Jay Sato died on October 25 and began his journey onward. He shared through his heart these words: “Love heals, Love surrounds us, Love is truly what we are made of, Love is walking by Faith, Love carries me Home to be with my Lord.” Curtis attended Hazel Goes Cook Elementary, Hilltop Junior High School, and Hilltop High School. He trained in horticultural work, along with brake and mechanic work, and machinist …Westcliffe · Westcliffe Read Article

Custer County EMS volunteer asks for community’s help after fire destroys home

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Chris Rash, a volunteer EMS in Custer County, needs the community’s help after an explosion and fire destroyed his home in Westcliffe. Rash also served with the Florence Fire Department. In addition to his volunteer work, he is a local business owner who uses some of his profits to sponsor youth athletic teams. To help, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chris-rebuild-after-devastating-house-fireVolunteering · Westcliffe See the Story

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Former publishers claimed “enraged lib” pointed a gun at them; video of scene shows their narrative was a lie

Childcare questions linger after failed ballot measure

Sheriff Smith and District Attorney Lindsey hid emails admitting Sergeant Elliott’s libelous Facebook postings

Flight, fight, and a liquor store: Brian Clince’s wild ride to Westcliffe

Service Planned for Myrtle Frances (Littrell) Schulze | Sangre de Cristo Sentinel

Quest to make shallow DeWeese Reservior deeper moves forward

Free movie "White Christmas" at Jones, see the film that got the last laugh on holiday curmudgeons in 1954

Support small businesses during the Holiday block party Saturday, Nov 29 and Parade of Lights Saturday, Dec 6

In memory of former Custer Road and Bridge member Curtis Jay Sato

Custer County EMS volunteer asks for community’s help after fire destroys home

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Former publishers claimed “enraged lib” pointed a gun at them; video of scene shows their narrative was a lie

Childcare questions linger after failed ballot measure

Sheriff Smith and District Attorney Lindsey hid emails admitting Sergeant Elliott’s libelous Facebook postings

Flight, fight, and a liquor store: Brian Clince’s wild ride to Westcliffe

Service Planned for Myrtle Frances (Littrell) Schulze | Sangre de Cristo Sentinel

Quest to make shallow DeWeese Reservior deeper moves forward

Free movie "White Christmas" at Jones, see the film that got the last laugh on holiday curmudgeons in 1954

Support small businesses during the Holiday block party Saturday, Nov 29 and Parade of Lights Saturday, Dec 6

In memory of former Custer Road and Bridge member Curtis Jay Sato

Custer County EMS volunteer asks for community’s help after fire destroys home

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