Colorado Central Telecom Under New Ownership
Internet provider Colorado Central Telecom has sold to Chaffee County businessman Carlin Walsh.
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ARWC River Report for Aug. 11th
In it’s latest River Report, the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative notes, “Monsoon rains have lifted a swath of the Arkansas River Basin out of drought conditions.”
Reminder to be ‘Bear Aware’ This Time of Year
We live in bear country and it’s not uncommon to see bears getting into trash or near hiking trails. Therefore, you should be prepared for bear encounters.
Pet of the Week: King
Meet King! He’s the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
$305,700 in Grant Funds Secured to Reduce Risk of High-Intensity Wildfire Along Highway 24, North of Buena Vista
The Envision Forest Health Council, the National Forest Foundation, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies have jointly secured $305,700 in grant funds to reduce the risk of high-intensity wildfire along the west side of Highway 24, north of Buena Vista.
Colorado Abortion Ban Initiative Fails
Backers of a ballot initiative that would have banned abortion in Colorado failed to get enough signatures by the deadline yesterday, so the measure won’t be on the November ballot.
Colorado Mountain College and Chaffee County Public Health offering Aging Mastery Program
Colorado Mountain College in partnership with 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.
Chaffee County Republicans Elect New Chair
The Chaffee County Republican Central Committee has elected a new county chair.
Road Construction & Travel Update
Many road construction projects are underway including bridge replacement work that has closed Highway 285 between Antero Junction and Fairplay.
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Violet Wahl
Violet Wahl was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida on August 1, 2022, at 8:12 am. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 21.7 inches long.
One Dead, One Rescued from Crestone Traverse
One climber died and another had to be rescued after a fall near the Crestone Traverse.
Chaffee Commissioners Seek Public Input as They Consider Lodging Tax Reallocation Ballot Measure
The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is considering various approaches to the management of the county’s existing lodging tax and invites public input for their upcoming meetings on August 9th and 16th where this topic will be discussed.
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