Wednesday August 6th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are up from the Voluntary Flow Management Program. Currently: Pine...
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SDCEA Invites Members to “Coffee with the Co-op”
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) is hosting a “Coffee with the Co-op” event, a...
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EF-1 Tornado Confirmed Near Woodland Park
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down near Woodland Park on July...
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Wildfire Activity Intensifies on Colorado’s Western Slope
At least five new wildfires ignited over the weekend along Colorado’s Western Slope, increasing...
Read MoreGrass Fire South of Leadville Contained Within Two Hours
A grass fire broke out yesterday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. south of Leadville, near Hayden Meadows off Highway 24. Fire crews responded swiftly, and by 5:30 p.m., officials reported 100% containment of the blaze. As a...
Read MoreWednesday August 6th Weather Forecast
Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue across the area through the end of the week. This, along with breezy westerly winds will keep fire danger elevated. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms will be...
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Tuesday August 5th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are up from the Voluntary Flow Management Program. Currently: Pine...
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Chaffee Chips announces 2025 wildfire mitigation events
To help landowners create defensible space around their homes, Chaffee Chips will coordinate free...
Read MoreSalida City Council to Consider Annexation and Committee Appointments Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. with several key items on the agenda under new business. Council will consider three resolutions: Annexation Agreement – Approval of an annexation agreement...
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DUI Arrest After UTV Driven into Arkansas River Near Ruby Mountain Campground
On Sunday August 3rd, 2025 at approximately 12:55PM the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch...
Read MoreRace for Salida Mayor Heats Up
There are now two official candidates in the race to become Salida’s next Mayor. Justin Critelli, current City Council member and former Mayor Pro-tem, has announced his candidacy. With eight years of council experience,...
Read MoreChaffee County Commissioners Meet Today
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting today with a full agenda. Key items expected to be addressed include: Termination of Appointment: A resolution is expected to be approved removing Salty...
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