Salida Begins South Ark Neighborhood Planning Process
The City of Salida is kicking off a community planning process for the South Ark Neighborhood on...
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Author: Dan R
Next ‘Aging Mastery Program’ starts February 6th
Chaffee County Public Health is pleased to announce that we will be offering a ten-week health and wellness program to residents 55 and over. The program is called the “Aging Mastery Program”. It was developed by the...
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Mary Woods, Long Time Heart of the Rockies Radio News Director, Passes
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Rosanne Woods on Sunday, January 23rd at...
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Chaffee Childcare Initiative Respond to Criminal Charges Filed Against Poncha Springs Employees
Chaffee Childcare Initiative has responded to the charges filed against two of their Poncha Springs employees by the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office.
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Ark-Valley Humane Society Receives $30,000 Donation for Veterinary Expenses
Ark-Valley Humane Society received a $30,000 grant for veterinary expenses from the Ray...
Read MoreSalida Hospital District Votes to Refund Excess Property Tax Collections
In November, it was brought to the attention of the Salida Hospital District that the District may have been setting its mill levy for operating purposes in a manner that did not comply with the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
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Statement on behalf of Chaffee Childcare Initiative & The Schoolhouse
The Schoolhouse, a childcare center operated by Chaffee Childcare Initiative in Poncha Springs,...
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Electric cooperative director Bennetts achieves credential in Electric Utility Competencies
Blake Bennetts, a Sangre de Cristo Electric Association board director, recently received the...
Read MoreControlled Burn Near Crestone End of Life Project
The Baca Grande Fire Department, in conjunction with Crestone Fire, will be conducting a controlled burn today, Jan. 25th, near the Crestone End of Life Project. Personnel will be on site for the duration of the burn. The...
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Westcliffe Hires New Town Manager
The Westcliffe Board of Trustees have announced the hiring of Caleb Patterson as the new Town...
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Poncha Springs ‘The Schoolhouse’ Closed for Investigation
On January 24th, the Chaffee County Department of Human Service, DHS, and the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Chaffee County Child Care Initiative, Poncha Springs, after DHS received a complaint of Lack of Supervision.
Read MoreMajor Worker Shortages Affecting Postal Service
Staffing issues, low wages and higher-than-expected online consumer purchases have all contributed to major worker shortages at the U.S. Postal Service. John Alexander, who owns a cabin rental business in Twin Lakes said,...
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