Xcel Rate Increase Now in Effect
A nearly 5% rate increase is now in effect for Xcel Energy residential and commercial customers in Colorado. The increase raises monthly bills for residential customers by $5 and commercial customers by $7 and will go toward funding infrastructure improvements,...
Broncos Update
The Broncos beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-6 to wrap up the preseason with a 2-1 record. Denver opens the regular season 2 weeks from tonight when they face Kansas City on Monday Night Football.
Wildfires Update
The Aspen Acres Fire continues to burn and sits at 102,000 acres with 153 firefighters currently working the fire, which remains at 82% containment. All pre-evacuation notices have been lifted. Authorities have confirmed that the Aspen Acres Fire was...
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Place
Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Park and Lake counties along with the U.S. Forest Service are currently under Stage 1 Fire restrictions. Campfires can be made, but only inside permanent, agency-provided metal or concrete fire grates within developed campgrounds. Rock rings...
Commissioners Meet Tomorrow
Chaffee County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting tomorrow beginning at 9am. Commissioners will submit a marketing management plan application to the Colorado Tourism Office for a county branding initiative, consider a ground lease with Colorado Parks...
Salida City Council Work Session Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight beginning at 6pm. Discussion items include the Community Budget Survey and updates from Regional Sustainability and the Youth Liaison. A regular meeting of the Salida City Council will take place tomorrow...
Salida Football Falls To Pagosa Springs 41-6
Salida Spartans football start their season 0-1 after their loss to the Pagosa Springs Pirates, 41-6. Don't forget to tune in next Friday to the Chaffee County Showdown football. Listen below to the Salida Ace Hardware highlights....
Log Jam Will Be Jammed for Awhile
Photo Credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Communities Respond to Pushback over Flock Cameras
Summit County is shutting off its Flock cameras for the next 30 days following public pushback from the public and questions from county commissioners about how the cameras were being used. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office said all 30 cameras operated by the...
Forecast for August 28
Showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the weekend and into next week. Storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty winds, small hail and brief heavy rainfall. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89. A low of 55. The San Luis...
Salida Superintendent Celebrates Start of School Year
Dear Salida Schools Community, Salida Schools had another great start to the year. We are fully staffed with amazing humans who are laser focused on helping students grow this year. For over a decade our community schools have scored in the top 10% of districts in the...
Colorado State Fair Begins Today
Colorado State Fair opens their 11-day run today at the fairgrounds in Pueblo with carnival rides, concerts, and all your deep-fried favorites. Adult gate admission is $15: https://coloradostatefair.com/
