Chaffee Rec Adopters Program Volunteers Over 2,000 Hours to Protect Public Lands
Chaffee Rec Adopters, a program dedicated to addressing the growth in outdoor visitation through community volunteerism, has logged more than 2,000 hours of volunteer time this year. The program's volunteers work closely with land managers to monitor conditions on...
Chaffee Housing Authority Secures Ballot Measures for November 2024 to Address Housing Crisis
The Chaffee Housing Authority has received approval from Salida, Buena Vista, and Chaffee County to place two critical measures on the November 2024 ballot aimed at addressing the ongoing housing crisis in the region. The first measure seeks to eliminate the current...
Howard Creek Bridge Replacement and Highway 50 Resurfacing: Expect Delays Through October
The replacement of the Howard Creek Bridge near the fire station is currently underway, leading to a continuous 24/7 one-lane closure on Highway 50. This construction is expected to last through October, and motorists should plan accordingly. In addition to the bridge...
River Runners with your CFS report for Wednesday, August 14
Flows on the Arkansas River have increased, offering fun and splashy whitewater today. The flow management program ends tomorrow, so expect water levels to return to native conditions on Friday. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running at 483 Cubic Feet Per Second....
SDCEA Scheduled Power Outage for Centerville Ranch Area on August 14
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association has announced a planned power outage in the Centerville Ranch area of Chaffee County on Wednesday, August 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This outage is necessary for the installation of a new electric service. Please note that...
BV Tool & Equipment Rental Hiring Class A CDL Driver for Local Deliveries
BV Tool & Equipment Rental is currently hiring for a Class A CDL Driver to join their team. The position involves delivering machines to customers in Chaffee, Lake, Park, and Saguache Counties. Responsibilities include delivering, loading, and unloading equipment,...
Volunteers Needed for Harvest at Colorado Farm to Table This Week
Colorado Farm to Table is seeking volunteers to assist with the harvest this week. Several food banks are scheduled to pick up fresh produce on Thursday and Friday, and the organization needs 6-8 volunteers to help harvest broccoli and cabbage before the scheduled...
Buena Vista Board of Trustees to Hold Public Hearings on Annexation, Rezoning, and Short-Term Rentals
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:00 PM, addressing several important community issues. Among the agenda items are public hearings on the Triview Annexation and the rezoning of 105 Barnwood Drive. Additionally, the Trustees...
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Convicted on Multiple Charges Related to Election Security Breach
A jury has found former Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters guilty on seven of the ten charges against her, stemming from a security breach of the county’s election computer system following the 2020 election. The charges Peters was convicted of include...
Teller County Assault Victim Identified as Briena Louise Karlik, Remains in Critical Condition
Authorities have released the name of the woman who was brutally assaulted in Teller County last week. Briena Louise Karlik is currently in critical condition at a local hospital following the attack. The Teller County Sheriff’s Office reports that Karlik’s dog also...
River Runners CFS Report for Tuesday, August 13
Flows on the Arkansas River have decreased slightly, but there's still plenty of fun and splashy whitewater to enjoy. The flow management program is set to expire on August 15, after which water levels will return to their native state. Current flows: Pine Creek /...
William C. Alexander: A Legacy of Leadership and Community in Salida, Colorado
William C. Alexander got less recognition than his wife, Harriet, for whom the Salida Airport (Harriet Alexander Airfield) was named, but he was equally involved in his community. ...
