Teller County Commissioner Sounds Alarm Over Federal Cuts to Wildfire Resources
Teller County Commissioner Dan Williams says a U.S. Forest Service employee revealed that Colorado could face a 40% reduction in firefighting capability this season due to federal funding cuts. Williams, who also serves on the Teller County Wildland Fire Council, is...
League of Women Voters to Host HRRMC Board Candidate Forum Wednesday
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a candidate forum for the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Board of Directors on Wednesday, April 10th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Poncha Springs Town Hall. All six candidates running for three open...
City of Salida to Present New Land Use Code and Zoning Map Tonight
The City of Salida is inviting the public to a meeting tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant to review the consolidated draft of the Land Use Code and the new Zoning Map. The city has not done a comprehensive rewrite of its Land Use Code in nearly 15...
Buena Vista Trustees to Hold Public Hearings on Liquor Licenses, Consider Development Manual and More
The Town of Buena Vista Board of Trustees will convene for a regular meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Trustees will hold two public hearings to consider Hotel and Restaurant Liquor Licenses for two businesses in the 400 block of East Main Street: La Sirena...
Paid Internship Opportunity for Area High School Student – Achieve
Great opportunity for youth interested in education, mental health, or social work. Internship made possible by a grant from Chaffee County Youth Alliance! Achieve, Inc. is now accepting applications for Peers with Purpose, a paid summer internship for high school...
Southeastern Board welcomes new directors
Two new directors joined the Board of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District and were sworn in on Thursday, April 17, according to a statement issued by the District. Abby Ortega will represent El Paso County and Mike Bartolo will represent Otero County...
Salida Baseball defeats Sand Creek 14-6.
The Spartans took down the 4A scorpions with a season high 20 hits. The Spartans went up 6-0 early, but after a rally from Sand Creek it was 6-6. Salida Scored 8 unanswered after that to take the win 14-6 on the road. Salida Improves to 7-6 on the year. Catch the...
Heart of the Rockies Chamber Seeks Teams for May Golf Scramble
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is now accepting team registrations for the annual Chamber Golf Scramble, happening Thursday, May 9th at the Salida Golf Club. Entry is $200 per co-ed team of four and includes: 9 holes of golf Food and a player starter kit...
League of Women Voters Geranium Sale Begins Today
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County has launched its annual geranium fundraiser, running from now through May 3rd. Gallon-sized potted geraniums are available for $18 each, supplied by Merrifield’s Garden Hut in Buena Vista. Orders can be placed online or by...
Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Runs Rescheduled for Saturday in Buena Vista
After being postponed due to last weekend’s snowstorm, the Most Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt, 5K, and 10K events in Buena Vista will now take place this Saturday at McPhelemy Park. The fun begins at 9:00 a.m. This family-friendly event combines fitness with festive fun,...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Announces 2025 Nonprofit Summit
The Chaffee County Community Foundation invites nonprofit professionals and volunteers to the 2025 Community Summit, taking place April 29–30 at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The two-day event will feature workshops and training sessions focused on: Fundraising and...
Parent Toolkit for Kids Class Begins Tonight in Chaffee County
Family and Youth Initiatives (FYI), in partnership with the Chaffee County Department of Human Services, is offering a free Parent Toolkit for Kids Class beginning tonight and continuing on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. through May 19th. The class is designed...
