Wildfire Activity Intensifies on Colorado’s Western Slope
At least five new wildfires ignited over the weekend along Colorado’s Western Slope, increasing the total number of active wildfires across state and federal lands to nine. Collectively, these fires have scorched more than 53,000 acres across Delta, Garfield, Mesa,...
Grass 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 precaution, Mount Massive Estates and residents...
Wednesday 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 possible during the afternoon and evening...
Tuesday August 5th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are up from the Voluntary Flow Management Program. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 561 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 609 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 618 The El Paso Lasso play a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River Runners...
Chaffee Chips announces 2025 wildfire mitigation events
To help landowners create defensible space around their homes, Chaffee Chips will coordinate free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services in several geographic areas this year. The countywide fire mitigation program reduces the threat of wildfire by helping...
Salida 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 with Rusty and Tangie Granzella....
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 Center received a call concerning a side-by-side UTV that was stuck in the Arkansas River near the Ruby Mountain Campground off County Road 300 in Buena Vista, CO. Chaffee...
Race 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, Critelli says his campaign will focus on:...
Chaffee 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 Riggs from the Chaffee Housing Authority...
Tuesday August 5th Weather Forecast
Near record temperatures are possible across the area through the end of the week. Elevated fire danger can be expected. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Fire Warning for today due to gusty winds and low humidity. Winds will be gusting up to 30...
Monday August 4th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are down from yesterday. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 541 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 577 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 648 CFS The El Paso Lasso play a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River Runners this Saturday -...
Places to Age Raises Over $90,000 in Recent Matching Funds Campaign
Places to Age is pleased to announce the success of its recent matching funds campaign. Launched in May, this campaign had the goal of raising $35,000 to unlock an additional $35,000 in matching funds, for a total of $70,000. The campaign exceeded expectations —...
