Roads Closed in Howard Due to Flash Flooding
Flooding over the weekend caused damage all across our area. Howard was hit especially hard with flood waters. The Arkansas River saw a 100-yard debris field of mostly downed trees below Lower Browns Canyon. Fremont Count Roads 45 and 47 in Howard are closed due to...
Fire Restrictions Still in Effect
Chaffee County, along with Custer County and the U.S. Forest Service are in Stage 1 restrictions. Campfires can be made, but only inside permanent, agency-provided metal or concrete fire grates within developed campgrounds. Rock rings or makeshift fire pits are...
Scam Alert
Scammers are posing as Park County deputies and calling residents, claiming they have a warrant for their arrest for missing jury duty. The caller may appear to be calling from the Park County Sheriff’s Office phone number giving a fake deputy’s name and sometimes...
Record Human Contact With Bears for 2026
Four bear attacks happened in the last week in Colorado, the latest sent a Jefferson County man to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries on Friday. A female bear knocked over a fisherman and bit his legs late Friday evening near the confluence of the...
Broncos Updates
The Broncos lost to Green Bay 33-13 on Friday night in their second preseason game of the season. Denver will wrap up the preseason this Friday night at 7pm. when they host Minnesota.
Humane Society Matching Campaign Ends Aug 31st
Ark Valley Humane Society(AVHS) is winding down their August Matching Campaign. Every donation made between now and the 31st will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. Thia campaign aims to provide funding for AVHS to support its community assistance...
Petitions Due Today for Various Area Elections
Today is the deadline to return petitions to run for three Poncha Springs trustee seats in the upcoming November election. Petitions must be returned to the Town Clerk by 5pm today. You must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Poncha Springs for 12...
Republicans to Host Meet-the-Candidates Today
Chaffee County Republicans are hosting a countywide Meet-the-Candidates event today, August 24, welcoming Colorado gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx and a full slate of statewide and local candidates to the valley. The event will begin at the American Legion Post 55...
Buena Vista Volleyball Falls Short To St. Mary’s 3-1
Buena Vista volleyball played a really close game against St. Mary's but unfortunately lost 3-1 22-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-21 Listen to the highlights of this intense game brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Football Falls To Alamosa 20-8
The Buena Vista Demons lose their season opener on the road to the Alamosa Mean Moose, 20-8. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Green Week is Coming
Green Week is coming September 21st through 26th, with free events on saving energy, saving money, and sustainable living. The kick off will happen that Monday night with the Climate Future Film Festival at the Salida Steamplant Theater. Wednesday, learn what an...
Activities This Weekend
The Chaffee Arts Open Awards Show and Reception is tonight from 5pm to 7pm at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum. Local artists will have artwork for sale. Admission is free. The show continues tomorrow and Sunday from 11am to 4pm both days. Tonight’s Friday at the Farm...
