Colorado Funeral Home Owners Plead Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges, Face State Case for Improper Body Storage
Colorado funeral home owners Jon and Carrie Hallford have pleaded guilty to federal charges after...
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Chaffee County Election Update: Over 5,700 Ballots Cast, In-Person Voting Details
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell has reported that 5,729 county residents have cast ballots in the General Election as of yesterday. In-person voting is available at the Salida Voter Center (235 West 10th Street) Monday...
Read MoreStage I Fire Restrictions and Recreational Shooting Ban Enacted for Pike National Forest
Pike National Forest has implemented Stage I fire restrictions and an emergency recreational shooting ban to reduce wildfire risks in the area. Under Stage I restrictions, smoking is only permitted in enclosed vehicles or...
Read MoreChaffee County Ballots Cast and Voting Center Details Ahead of November 5 Election
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell reports that 4,625 ballots have been cast in the General Election as of Thursday. This count is nearly 1,700 fewer than at the same point during the 2020 election. Voters have several options...
Read MoreEnvision Chaffee County Hiring Program Director for Chaffee Rec Adopters Program
Envision Chaffee County is seeking a Program Director to lead the Chaffee Rec Adopters program, which engages community volunteers in caring for public lands. The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas to expand the program...
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Jean A. Graf – July 29, 1940 ~ October 2, 2024
Jean Angela Graf, age 84 of Salida, passed away on October 2, 2024 at the Heart of the Rockies...
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Loretta Mae Mosley (Wakley) October 7, 1935 ~ October 11, 2024
October 7, 1935 ~ October 11, 2024 (age 89)Loretta Mosley (Wakley) born 10-7-35 in Telluride, CO,...
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Forum in Salida
A community forum titled “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” is being...
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Chaffee County EDC Hosts Housing and Commissioner Candidate Discussions
The Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is hosting two important presentations...
Read MoreSalida Man Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Juvenile
The Salida Police Department issued a press release over the weekend regarding an adult involved in an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile. Nicholas Engelhart, 31, was arrested on charges including contributing to the...
Read MoreHighway 50 Middle Bridge Over Blue Mesa Reservoir Reopens to Single-Lane Traffic
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced progress on structural repairs to the Highway 50 Middle Bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir. Starting this Wednesday, the bridge will be open to all vehicles in a...
Read MoreBuena Vista School Board and Chaffee County Commissioners Meetings This Week
The Buena Vista School Board is scheduled to meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. Key agenda items include discussions on policies related to health and graduation, as well as upcoming Colorado Association of School Board Resolutions....
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