Environment

By Chantelle Pence, August 2023 A pathway has been laid for counties in Colorado to adopt building codes that will allow for tiny homes to be utilized as permanent structures. House Bill 1242—which went into effect August 10, 2022 and began July 1 of this year—regulates the manufacturers, sellers, and installers of manufactured homes, and the act included tiny homes to be regulated similarly.  Two representatives from the tiny home industry were added to an advisory committee that will provide input to the oversight board.  The board will create specific standards for tiny homes, utilizing existing national standards and modifying...

Saguache Emergency Management is currently monitoring a new fire start within Saguache County. Smoke was reported last night (7/30 @ 7:27 pm). Rio Grande National Forest is currently on scene. Fire Name: Fence CreekLocation: Bull Gulch, North of Poso Campground approximately 20 miles NW of La Garita.Acreage: Less than a tenth of an acre.Current Situation: "USFS anticipates containment and possible control today. No values at risk at this time". Please, avoid the area and give responders room to work. This will be the only update from Emergency Management unless the situation changes.