Chaffee County Ballots Cast and Voting Center Details Ahead of November 5 Election
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell reports that 4,625 ballots have been cast in the General Election as of Thursday. This count is nearly 1,700 fewer than at the same point during the 2020 election. Voters have several options for casting their ballots: Salida Vote...
CDC Reports E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in Colorado
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a report about an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in Colorado and other states. Tragically, an elderly person in Mesa County has died, and cases have also been confirmed in Chaffee,...
Salida Soccer Defeats CSCS 6-0.
Salida soccer captures their first League Title sine 2016! Salida started off with 2 quick goals, and kept things rolling on offense. Salida improves to 11-1-3 on the year. The highlights from tonight's game are presented by The Salida Ace Hardware (find them here......
GARNA’s 10th Annual Photography Contest Now Accepting Submissions
GARNA's 10th Annual Photography Contest is open for submissions until 5 p.m. on November 1. All photos must be taken in the Upper Arkansas River Watershed—from Leadville to Cañon City. Each photo submission requires a $10 donation, and winners will be featured in the...
Salida Parks and Rec Hosts Floating Pumpkin Patch at Aquatic Center
Salida Parks and Recreation is hosting a Floating Pumpkin Patch at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m. Kids under 17 can enter the pool, pick their favorite pumpkin to take home, and enjoy other fun activities. Visit the Salida Parks and...
Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Tomorrow
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center will host an influenza and COVID-19 vaccination clinic tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Harvard-Antero conference rooms on the second floor. Appointments are not required, but participants are encouraged to fill out...
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Hosts ‘Business After Hours’ Networking Event Today
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly Business After Hours networking event today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chamber building, located at 109 East Main Street. Sponsored by First Colorado Land Office and JVAM Law Office, the event offers an...
Meet Quinn – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week
The days are getting colder, but Quinn is always warm and bright! Quinn is a 3 year-old Border Collie mix who loves to play, go for walks, and cuddle. She even went on a nature run recently with one of Ark Valley Humane Society's wonderful volunteers! Quinn hiked a...
Salida Fire Department Hiring Full-Time Professional and Reserve Firefighters
The Salida Fire Department is looking to hire a full-time professional firefighter. Applicants must possess several certifications, including Colorado Firefighter 1, Wildland Firefighter 2, Emergency Medical Technician B, Hazardous Materials Operations, and CPR. The...
Envision Chaffee County Hiring Program Director for Chaffee Rec Adopters Program
Envision Chaffee County is seeking a Program Director to lead the Chaffee Rec Adopters program, which engages community volunteers in caring for public lands. The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas to expand the program and collaborate with volunteers and...
Clifford A. Mestel – February 8, 1937 ~ September 15, 2024
Clifford A. Mestel passed away on September 15, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born in New York City on February 8th, 1937. Shortly after, his parents and 2 siblings moved to Canton, Ohio, where he spent his youth through high school. He attended the Wharton School of...
Chaffee County Election Update: Over 3,200 Ballots Cast with 800 Returned Yesterday
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell reported that 800 mail ballots were returned yesterday, with 11 people voting in person, bringing the total number of ballots cast to 3,230. This year’s turnout is currently behind that of the 2020 General Election, where 4,674...
