Buena Vista Trustee Vacancy Announcement
The Town of Buena Vista is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees created by Gina Lucrezi’s election to the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners. Lucrezi will be sworn in today. Requirements for Trustee Applicants: Must be a...
Buena Vista Board of Trustees Meeting Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 7 PM at the Buena Vista Community Center. Agenda Highlights: Public Hearing: Ordinance to add a section to the Municipal Code regarding campaign finance complaints. Resolution Vote: Approval of a Master Agreement...
Chaffee County Women Who Care Meeting Tonight
Chaffee County Women Who Care will host their first meeting of the year at Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista starting at 5 PM. Agenda: Social hour. Presentations from three nonprofits: Greater Arkansas River Nature Association. Full Circle Restorative Justice. Alpine...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting Scheduled for Tomorrow
The Chaffee County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting tomorrow at 9 AM. Key agenda items include: Swearing-in of newly elected commissioners: Gina Lucrezi and Dave Armstrong. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair. Reorganization of committee appointments....
Chaffee County Fire Assists in California Wildfires
Chaffee County Fire has joined the effort to combat the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, leading a Strike Team of Colorado engines. The Strike Team includes crews from: South Fork Fire and Rescue Security Fire Department Stonewall Fire Protection District Nine strike...
Nurturing Parenting Class Begins This Week
The Chaffee County Family and Youth Initiative is offering a Nurturing Parenting Class starting Wednesday and running weekly through April 9th. Details: Location: Poncha Springs Town Hall Focus Areas: Communicating with respect Building empathy Developing a deeper...
Significant Increase in Respiratory Illnesses Across Colorado and the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting a substantial rise in respiratory illnesses, notably influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Increasing respiratory illnesses are affecting both Colorado and the broader United States,...
Update – Notice of Continued Full Closure of County Rd. 300 and Full Closure of the Arkansas River from Fisherman’s Bridge to Ruby Mountain Campground
BrownsCanyonProjectAnnouncement1.10.25Download Notice of Onsite Blasting ActivityConstruction of Browns Canyon National Monument road widening continues on County Road 300 at Mile Marker 2.2 which traverses Sugarloaf Mountain adjacent to the Arkansas River near Ruby...
Salida Boys Basketball defeats Pagosa Springs 45-42.
The Spartans and Pirates battled all game long before the Pirates tied things up at 42 with less than 30 seconds left. The Spartans, with the seconds running down, found Dylan Grant who swung the ball to a wide open Eli Schwarz. With 12 seconds left, Eli nailed the go...
Buena Vista Girls Basketball defeats Crested Butte 44-24.
The Lady Demons felt comfortable at home as they raced past the Titans to a 44-24 win. The Demons shot well from behind the 3 point line and used that to create opportunities all game. The Demons improve to 3-4 on the year.
Salida Girls Basketball defeats Pagosa Springs 42-36.
After trailing 1-0, the Spartans scored on a fast break and did not give up the lead the rest of the way. The Lady Spartans shared the basketball very well tonight, contributing to the scoring in a big way. The Spartans will improve to 5-2 on the year. Catch the...
Saturday, January 11th Weather Forecast
Heres your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- More snowfall is expected today across the region, with over six inches of accumulation possible in the higher elevations. In the Upper Arkansas Valley, A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41....
