Weekend Events Across Chaffee County
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend across Chaffee County with festivals, markets, live entertainment, and family activities. Chaffee County is kicking off the nation's 250th birthday celebration with two free drone light shows. The first takes place...
Flow Report- Friday, June 26th
Here’s your flow report for Friday, June 26. The Arkansas River is running low. Expect fun and technical rapids out there today. Currently:Pine Creek Numbers is running 276 Cubic Feet per Second.Browns Canyon is at 356 CFS.Royal Gorge is 451. The Tierro Band...
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect Across the Region
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect for Lake County, Park County, Fremont County, and Chaffee County, as well as the municipalities of Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, and Salida. Under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions: No open fires may be built, maintained, or attended....
Weekend Farmers Markets in Salida and Buena Vista
Fresh local produce, handmade goods, and live entertainment are on the schedule this weekend with farmers markets in both Salida and Buena Vista. The Salida Farmers Market takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Alpine Park. The market features locally grown...
Plant Sale to Benefit Local Job Skills Program
Farm to Table is partnering with Brew and Bloom Coffee for a plant sale benefiting Achieve Incorporated and its mentorship-based job skills program at Jane's Place. The fundraiser will take place Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Brew and Bloom Coffee in Salida. Plants...
Free Pet Microchip and ID Tag Clinic Continues Through Sunday
The Ark Valley Humane Society is continuing its annual Microchip and Pet ID Tag Clinic through Sunday at the Ark Valley Humane Society Shelter, located at 701 Gregg Drive. Free services include: Microchip implantation for cats and dogs Engraved pet identification tags...
Donkey Derby Days Returns to Cripple Creek This Weekend
Donkey Derby Days returns to Cripple Creek this weekend with three days of family-friendly entertainment. The celebration begins today with food trucks, live music, and festival activities throughout downtown. The popular Donkey Derby Races get underway Saturday,...
Salida Wine Festival Returns Tomorrow in Riverside Park
The Salida Wine Festival takes place tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Riverside Park. The festival will feature tastings from more than 20 Colorado wineries, along with live music, food trucks, and an afternoon of entertainment in downtown Salida. Proceeds from the...
Salida Chalk Fest Returns Tomorrow
Salida Arts and Culture will host the third annual Salida Chalk Fest tomorrow in downtown Salida. The festival will feature artists creating large-scale chalk murals throughout the downtown streets, transforming the area into a colorful outdoor art gallery. Community...
Chaffee County Launches America’s 250 Celebration This Weekend
Chaffee County will kick off the nation's 250th birthday celebration this weekend with two free drone light shows. The first event takes place Saturday at the Buena Vista Drone Training Park, followed by a second show Sunday at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds....
The Alliance Hosts Fundraiser Tonight in Salida
The Alliance is hosting a community fundraiser tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Liberty Hall. The evening will feature live music by Annette and Doug Conlin. Organizers invite community members to attend for an evening of live entertainment while supporting The...
Chaffee County Opens $450,000 Competitive Grant Program
The Chaffee County Common Ground will open its annual Competitive Grant cycle on July 20, making $450,000 available to support projects throughout Chaffee County. Funding is available for projects that align with the program's core goals of strengthening forest...
