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Forest Service to Remove Lake George Dam

Posted by Dan R | Jul 18, 2023

The U.S. Forest Service will begin removing the Lake George Dam later this summer. The purpose of...

Chaffee County to Host Information Session on Proposed Energy Code Adoption

Posted by Dan R | Jul 18, 2023

Are you an architect, developer, plan designer, builder, or contractor who works in Chaffee County? Please join County staff and Colorado Energy Office consultants to learn about county-wide plans to adopt the 2021 International...

Chaffee County’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Holding Open Enrollment

Posted by Dan R | Jul 17, 2023

Open enrollment Chaffee County’s “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library” is...

Chaffee Recreation Council Provides Progress Report

Posted by Dan R | Jul 17, 2023

The Chaffee Recreation Council has released its annual report to the community. The report...

Colorado State Patrol Announces Summer DUI Enforcement Period

Posted by Dan R | Jul 14, 2023

The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement are teaming up for the ‘Summer Strikeout’ DUI enforcement period running today through the 19th. As more people get out and hit the roads this summer, expect saturation...

Increased Flows Through the New Scout Wave Have Created a Dangerous Effect for Boaters

Posted by Dan R | Jul 14, 2023

The new Scout Wave on the Arkansas River running through Salida created an ideal setting for surfers to take part in their sport however, with the spring runoff, increased flows have caused a dangerous hydraulic effect for unaware boaters.

Three Bodies Discovered in Gunnison County May Have Been There Since Last Year

Posted by Dan R | Jul 13, 2023

Authorities say the “badly decomposing” bodies of three people have been found in a...

First Bear Attack of the Year Recorded Northeast of Durango

Posted by Dan R | Jul 13, 2023

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says the first bear attack of the year was recorded this week. ...

Chaffee County Road and Bridge Department Chip Sealing Multiple County Roads

Posted by Dan R | Jul 12, 2023

The Chaffee County Road and Bridge Department will be chip sealing on multiple county...

New Colorado Air Quality Regulation Could Ban Gas-Powered Chainsaws and Lawn Mowers

Posted by Dan R | Jul 12, 2023

Gas powered chain saws, push mowers, leaf blowers and other lawn and garden equipment would disappear from stores by 2025 under a proposed air-quality regulation working its way through Colorado’s state government.