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Representative Pettersen Voices Concerns About EPA’s Clean-Up of Cotter Uranium Mill in Fremont County

Posted by Dan R | Jun 21, 2023

The Cotter Uranium Mill in Fremont County closed in 2011, yet more than five million tons of toxic...

12th Confirmed Water-Related Death in Colorado on Arkansas River

Posted by Dan R | Jun 21, 2023

A man has died after a commercial boating accident on the Arkansas River just past the Royal Gorge Bridge. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, several passengers fell out of the boat just past Boat Eater Rapid Monday...

Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for a Total of $49,000 in Fall Grant Opportunities

Posted by Dan R | Jun 21, 2023

The Chaffee County Community Foundation invites all qualified nonprofit organizations within the region to apply for nearly $49,000 in funds available through its Fall Grant Cycle, which is open from July 1st through July 31st.

Saguache County Search & Rescue Assist Two Climbers on Crestone Needle

Posted by Dan R | Jun 20, 2023

Two people were assisted by members of the Saguache County Search and Rescue yesterday morning after they were separated from their party after climbing Crestone Needle. Custer County Search and Rescue called in Saguache...

Arkansas River Boaters Warned of Unique Water Obstacle: A Vehicle

Posted by Dan R | Jun 20, 2023

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning Arkansas River boaters of a unique river obstacle. ...

41-year-old Man Died on the Arkansas River Near Buena Vista

Posted by Dan R | Jun 19, 2023

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reporting that a 41-year-old man died while riding an inner tube...

Construction Projects on Highway 285 and 50

Posted by Dan R | Jun 19, 2023

Travellers should be aware of several road construction projects on Highways 285 and 50. An intersection improvement project is underway at the US 285/Colorado 9 intersection on the southside of Fairplay. The project involves...