Phyllis Rae Berkenkotter, age 94, a beloved longtime resident of Howard, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at her home. Born April 13, 1931, in Indiana to Clarence and Reba (Fulk) Hamand, Phyllis brought warmth and dedication to her community and...
Norma June Gardunio, born June 10,1937, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025 in Pueblo, Colorado after a battle with cancer. June was a longtime Salida resident, lived a full life as a good neighbor and dedicated home health professional. She was an avid...
Amazon is hosting a community information meeting tomorrow night from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center to share plans for a new delivery facility in Buena Vista. Company representatives will provide information and answer questions about the potential...
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is issuing an urgent countywide call to action to support local food pantries and meal providers as food insecurity rises and key federal benefits face potential disruption. New SNAP requirements taking effect November 1,...
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell reports that as of yesterday, a total of 814 ballots have been returned for the upcoming election. If you haven’t received your ballot by today, you’re encouraged to call the Clerk’s Office to request a...
Strong westerly winds gusting to 45 mph can be expected today. Higher elevations could see gusts of 75 mph. Due to the winds, fire danger is high. Red Flag Fire Warnings have been issued for many parts of the state.A storm system is expected to bring rain and snow to...
