Colorado Gives Day: Get Inspired and Give Where You Live
The Colorado Gives Day giving season is here! The Chaffee County Community Foundation is the...
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Westcliffe Chiropractor Accused of Unlawful Sexual Contact Pleaded ‘No Contest’
The Westcliffe chiropractor accused of unlawful sexual contact by multiple victims pleaded no contest this week in Custer County District Court to an amended charge of criminal attempt to commit assault in the second degree, a Class 5 felony, with no sexual factual basis.
Read MoreAssault on Public Health Employee Forces Chaffee Community Clinic to Close on November 13th
Due to a recent assault on a Chaffee County Public Health employee by a client, the Chaffee Community Clinic will be closed on Monday, November 13th at its Salida location. Chaffee County Public Health Director Andrea Carlstrom...
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Owners of Penrose Funeral Home Where 190 Bodies Were Discovered Have Been Arrested
The owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose are now behind bars following an arrest...
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Chaffee County Election Results November 7th, 2023
The votes are in. Here are the results of the November 7th election. Buena Vista School Board...
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Kit Carson Mountain Could Soon Have a New Name
Another Colorado 14er could soon see its name changed. In September, the U.S. Board of...
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Community Frustrated with Lack of Charges Against Penrose Funeral Home Owners
Community members are expressing frustration amidst the ongoing investigation into the Return to Nature funeral home, placing signs outside the Penrose facility and demanding charges be brought against Jon and Carie Hallford.
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Poncha Springs Welcome Center’s Veterans Memorial Adds a Tank
Poncha Springs is getting a tank. The army tank is an M41 Walker Bulldog. It is being delivered...
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Custer County Early Learning Center Opens in Westcliffe
Westcliffe has its first ever childcare center. A grand opening was recently held for the Custer...
Read MoreSalida City Council to Discuss Public Restroom Management
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight (Nov. 6) with two discussion items on the agenda: Public restroom management and a report from the Chaffee County Community Foundation. A regular meeting of the Salida...
Read MoreBuena Vista Board of Education May Look Much Different After Election Day
The next Buena Vista Board of Education meeting could look a little different as 3 seats on the board will be decided in Tuesday’s election. Current board member Brett Mitchell is being challenged by Casey Martin, Mallory...
Read MoreTuesday is Election Day
As of Sunday, November 5th, 5,257 ballots out of just over 16,000 registered voters had been returned to the Chaffee County Clerk’s Office. It is too late to return your ballot by mail, postmarks do not count. Drop off your...
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