Press Release

Saguache County is pleased to announce the appointment of David Frees as the Director of Saguache Emergency Management. With an extensive background in emergency response and a commitment to community safety, David Frees accepted the  Director position in May, 2024.

Xcel Energy is communicating with customers in parts of Colorado to raise awareness.

Xcel Energy is preparing for high winds this weekend and is operating the electric system in Boulder County and small sections of Gilpin, Larimer, Douglas, Broomfield and Jefferson Counties in a manner intended to enhance public safety and decrease the risk of wildfire. With the high winds associated with this weather event, damage to electrical equipment and power outages may occur. Outages may be more frequent and last longer than they typically would.

SLV Emergency Managers proudly congratulate Clint Leggett on receiving the Rookie of the Year and

DENVER - This afternoon, Governor Jared Polis verbally issued a Statewide Disaster Declaration authorizing the use of the Colorado National Guard to ensure people can access the resources they need to stay safe during the winter cold snap and storm. The order activates the Colorado State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Department of Public Safety and its Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.