Chaffee County Public Health Survey Results
Chaffee County Public Health has released findings from its Access to Healthcare Survey, conducted in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County. The survey, which ran from May to July, aimed to assess local healthcare strengths and identify areas...
FAFSA Opening Delayed Until December 1st
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), required annually for students seeking federal and other financial aid, is facing another delay. Typically available on October 1st, the FAFSA for the 2025-26 academic year will open on December 1st this year....
Chaffee Chips Completes Fifth Year of Wildfire Mitigation
Chaffee Chips has concluded its fifth year of wildfire mitigation efforts by clearing nearly 500 slash piles from Granite Parkway, northwest of Poncha Springs. This year, four events were held across the county, covering areas from Game Trail to Chalk Creek and Poncha...
Jane Louise Surber – January 19, 1935 ~ November 21, 2024
“I am lucky to have live the life of my dreams”, Jane Surber died Nov. 21st, 2024, peacefully home in Salida. She was born Jan. 19, 1935, in Port St. Joe, FL. to Wilber Wells and Inez (Williams) A courteous young Jane alerted her father of submarines visiting her on...
Penrose Funeral Home Owners Plead Guilty
Jon and Carie Hallford, the husband-and-wife owners of a Penrose funeral home, pleaded guilty Friday to 191 counts of abuse of a corpse. The charges stem from their operation of a facility where nearly 190 bodies were left to decay in a room-temperature building, and...
Chaffee County Public Health Provides Update on Access to Healthcare Survey Results
Chaffee County, CO - Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is excited to announce the completion of its Access to Healthcare Survey which was conducted in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County. The survey, which was open from May 15th through...
Buena Vista Football falls to Wray 52-15.
The Demons season comes to an end with a loss to the #1 ranked Eagles in the Semifinals. Buena Vista will finish with a 9-3 record on the year. Highlights are presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware (find there website here) and can be found here......
Weekend Activities in Chaffee County
Buena Vista Holiday Craft Fair When: Saturday, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Where: Grace Church Shop for gifts, kids’ items, and baked goods. Rocky Mountain Christmas Fair When: Saturday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: Buena Vista High School Gym Enjoy over 45 vendors, food, a silent...
Salida Community Center Prepares for Free Thanksgiving Dinner
The Salida Community Center is once again hosting its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, offering a traditional holiday meal at no cost to the public. When: Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, from 11 AM to 1 PM Where: Salida Community Center The meal will be...
Monarch Mountain Opens for Its 85th Season
Monarch Mountain officially opened today, kicking off its 85th ski season with excitement on the slopes. The ski area is operating the Pioneer, Garfield, Tumbelina, and Caterpillar lifts, offering terrain for a range of skill levels. This season brings several new...
Salida Elks Lodge Prepares for Annual Christmas Basket Giveaway
need within the community. Applications to receive a basket are available at: Salida Elks Lodge Salida Department of Human Services Walmart Customer Service Desk Baskets will be distributed on December 13th and 14th. For those who wish to give back this holiday...
Last Chance to Enter Salida’s Parade of Lights
Today is the final day to submit your entry for next Friday’s Parade of Lights in Salida! This year’s theme, Gingerbread Village, invites participants to bring their sweetest creations to life as the parade rolls down F Street in downtown Salida at 6 PM on November...
