Stage I Fire Restrictions to Be Lifted in Unincorporated Chaffee County
Starting 08-27-25 at 6:00AM unincorporated Chaffee County will no longer be under stage 1 fire restrictions. The recent rains have been very beneficial to our community resulting in lowering the fire danger dramatically. Unfortunately, the conditions can change again...
Speeding claimed 237 lives on Colorado roads last year
Statewide — Speed was a factor in 237 fatalities last year, and 1,274 people have died on Colorado roads in speeding-related crashes over the last five years. Speeding drivers are especially dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians, particularly in urban areas...
Wednesday August 27th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms will continue across our area through at least Sunday. Strong thunderstorms and flash flooding remains a possibility. Several inches of rain can be expected over the next few days. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 79 with...
Buena Vista Trustees to Review Comprehensive Plan, Short-Term Rentals, and Natural Medicine Moratorium
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Consent agenda items include: Approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Buena Vista and the Buena Vista School District Appointing Lisa Field as an alternate voting...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Review Audit, Annexation, and Land Use Code Tonight
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. On the agenda: A presentation on the town’s recent audit Two public hearings: one on an annexation request in the Tailwind subdivision and another on municipal code updates Appointments to the Parks...
Tuesday August 26th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms will continue each day through Sunday. Flash flooding remains a possibility. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 75. A low of 53. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 71, a low of 51. Leadville and Fairplay look for a...
Adena Construction is Hiring!
Adena is expanding in Colorado and building stronger communities across the state. If you are looking to grow a career in construction Adena is hiring! Adena is looking for a Superintendent, a Foreman and a Project Engineer to join their team. At Adena you will find...
Solvista Health is Hiring!
Solvista Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant at the Regional Assessment Center in Salida CO! As the nurse assistant, you'll provide essential support to individuals and families facing behavioral, health, and substance abuse challenges. There is a $1,000 sign on bonus...
Judge Rejects Plea Deal in Return to Nature Funeral Home Case Involving 190 Bodies
An El Paso County judge has rejected a proposed plea agreement for Jon Hallford, co-owner of the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, where 190 decomposing bodies were discovered in 2023. As part of the deal, Hallford pleaded guilty to 190 counts of abuse of a...
La Plata Fire Near Twin Lakes Grows to 133 Acres; Cause Traced to Abandoned Campfire
The La Plata Fire, burning southwest of Twin Lakes along the Chaffee and Lake County line, has grown to 133 acres with 0% containment as of last night. A total of 105 firefighters are working on the incident. The fire remains entirely on National Forest Service land,...
Monday August 25th Weather Forecast
Monsson moisture and daily chances for rain and thunderstorms will persist through the end of the week. Several inches of rain will be possible across much of the area over the next several days, which may lead to flash flooding. Salida and Buena Vista...
Central Colorado Conservancy Announces their 2025 Conservation Award Recipient: Brice and Kate Lewis-Lewis Lazy L Ranch
Salida, CO - Central Colorado Conservancy (the Conservancy) announces the recipient of its 2025 Conservation Award: Brice and Kate Lewis, owners of the Lewis Lazy L Ranch. The award will be presented at the Conservancy’s Stewardship Gala on Wednesday,...
