Disbarred DA Linda Stanley Officially Served with Joint Lawsuit
Former District Attorney Linda Stanley has been served with a copy of the joint lawsuit filed by the Boards of County Commissioners for Fremont, Chaffee, and Custer counties. Lawsuit Details: Allegations: Fraud and civil theft. Misuse of over $110,000 in taxpayer...
John Walter Smith – April 19, 1950 ~ December 13, 2024
John Walter Smith passed away peacefully on December 13th at the age of 74. He was born in the Leadville hospital on April 19th 1950 but he and his family lived in Climax, Colorado throughout his adolescence until they moved to Leadville. John Started working at the...
Heart of the Rockies New Year’s Eve Celebration in Downtown Salida
Ring in the New Year in style with Salida’s Heart of the Rockies New Year’s Eve Celebration in downtown Salida! Highlights of the Event: Giant Lighted Heart Drop: Dropped from over 50 feet in the air via the Salida Fire Department’s ladder truck. First Drop: 9 PM for...
Chaffee County Sheriff Warns of “Brushing” Scam
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a “brushing” scam affecting the area. Here's how it works: Unexpected Package: Individuals receive an item or gift in the mail that they did not order. No Sender Information: The package has the recipient’s...
Buena Vista Seeks Trustee and Housing Authority Board Member
The Town of Buena Vista is accepting letters of interest from residents to fill two key positions: Board of Trustees Vacancy This vacancy is to replace Gina Lucrezi, whose resignation takes effect December 31st. Lucrezi was elected to the Chaffee County Board of...
Chaffee County Noxious Weed Manager Kayla Malone Honored
SALIDA, COLO - Kayla Malone, Chaffee County’s Noxious Weed Department Director, has been named the 2024 Colorado Weed Manager of the Year in recognition of her “excellence in education and management of noxious weed species.” Kayla joined the County as...
Meet Deja – Heart of the Rockies Pet of the Week!
It is so heartwarming to see a shy dog come out of their shell to show how lovely they are! This is the case for 8 year-old sharpei/pit bull terrier mix Deja. When she first arrived at Ark-Valley Humane Society, she was a little hesitant meeting new people, and now...
Ark Valley Humane Society’s ‘Home Fur the Holidays’ Adoption Event
Ark Valley Humane Society is helping shelter animals find loving homes just in time for the new year with their Home Fur the Holidays adoption promotion. From now until December 31st, all adult animals (8 months and older) will have 50% off their adoption fee....
Water Leak Repairs in Buena Vista This Week
The Buena Vista Public Works Department will be repairing a water leak at the intersection of Tammie Drive and Larissa Lane starting today and continuing through Thursday. What to Expect: Local traffic will be impacted. A single lane closure will be in place until the...
Browns Canyon National Monument Achieves International Dark Sky Park Status
Browns Canyon National Monument has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International, recognizing its commitment to dark-sky conservation and education. The effort, organized by Friends of Browns Canyon, included night sky events, fundraisers,...
Salida City Council Meeting Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 6 PM. Key Agenda Items: Appointment of a council member to the Chaffee Recreation Council. Adoption and approval of the 2025 fee schedule. Consideration of an intergovernmental agreement with the South...
Chaffee County Public Health Launches Behavioral Health Coalition
Chaffee County, Colorado – After years of dedicated preparation and collaboration, Chaffee CountyPublic Health (CCPH) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Chaffee County Behavioral HealthCoalition (BH Coalition). This initiative marks a significant step...
