South Fork CO Police Department

06/13/2026

When your car fogs up in the winter, you blast the defroster. But doing that on a hot, humid summer morning will turn your windshield into a solid cloud. 🌫️

Here's the trick for when the fog is on the OUTSIDE of your car. 👇

06/12/2026

Looking good for the farmers market in the morning. All baked and ready for you. South Fork Visitor Center

06/10/2026

Don't forget about South Fork Neighborhood Watch tomorrow!

South Fork CO Police Department
Rio Grande County Sheriff's office
Rio Grande County Public Health

06/10/2026

Red Flag Warning - High winds and low humidity expected

Wednesday, June 10th | 11 AM to 8 PM

🚨 BURN PERMITS SUSPENDED - NO OPEN BURNING 🚨

Please do not participate in activities that can spark a fire.

🔸 NO Open Burning
🔸 Check your chains on your vehicles and trailers to make sure they do not skid on the road.
🔸 Properly discard ci******es
🔸 Keep vehicles off of dry grass
🔸 NO activities with open flames or sparks

Please help us spread the word by telling a neighbor.

06/09/2026

Heads up, neighbors. The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for our area, in effect Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
West winds 20–30 mph gusting to 45, humidity dropping as low as 8%, and highs near 86. Any spark can catch and spread fast.
Please do not participate in activities that can spark a fire.
🔸 NO open burning
🔸 Check your chains on your vehicles and trailers to make sure they do not skid on the road
🔸 Properly discard ci******es
🔸 Keep vehicles off of dry grass
🔸 NO activities with open flames or sparks
A Fire Weather Watch means conditions are forecast to get critical. This could be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning, so keep an eye out for updates.

06/07/2026

82 years ago, American and Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, and today we remember the heroes who fought, sacrificed, and helped preserve freedom.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

I want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Sharon Tumbleson and her husband Larry for making these amazing baked goods to raise money to help purchase equipment for the Police Department.

06/05/2026

Fresh bagels and English muffins Fridays only at the Market..

06/05/2026

You may have noticed our second speed trailer is up and running. Thank you to everyone who donated to last years fundraisers so we could make this happen. Its on Hwy 149 near the community building currently.