Cottonwood Pass Closing for the Season November 1
CHAFFEE COUNTY, COLO - Cottonwood Pass is closing for the winter season on November 1st, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.. Cottonwood Pass crosses the Continental Divide at 12,120 feet, connecting Chaffee and Gunnison counties on Chaffee County Road 306 and Gunnison...
CCCF and SDCEA Partner to Support Local Nonprofits with Over $50,000 in Fall Grants
(CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) Oct. 28, 2024 – The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has awarded $50,866 in funding to 31 local nonprofit organizations as part of its Fall grant cycle, which ran from July 22 through August 23, 2024. This critical funding was made...
Cooper bucks the trend with the lowest day pass pricing even at the ticket window!
Leadville, Colo., October 22, 2024 – Ski Cooper near Leadville has always been renowned for affordable daypasses in Colorado. Now Cooper is taking the next step.In a creative strategy, Cooper is reaching out to new skiers , powder day enthusiasts and last-minute...
GARNA’s 10th Annual Photo Contest Celebrates Upper Arkansas Valley Ecosystems
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) invites local photographers to participate in their 10th annual photo contest, which showcases the natural beauty of the Upper Arkansas Valley. This year’s theme, “Ecosystems,” aims to capture the diverse...
Colorado Funeral Home Owners Plead Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges, Face State Case for Improper Body Storage
Colorado funeral home owners Jon and Carrie Hallford have pleaded guilty to federal charges after being accused of misusing $900,000 in COVID-19 pandemic relief funds. The Hallfords face 15 federal charges related to defrauding the U.S. government and customers of...
Chaffee County Election Update: Over 5,700 Ballots Cast, In-Person Voting Details
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell has reported that 5,729 county residents have cast ballots in the General Election as of yesterday. In-person voting is available at the Salida Voter Center (235 West 10th Street) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday...
Stage I Fire Restrictions and Recreational Shooting Ban Enacted for Pike National Forest
Pike National Forest has implemented Stage I fire restrictions and an emergency recreational shooting ban to reduce wildfire risks in the area. Under Stage I restrictions, smoking is only permitted in enclosed vehicles or buildings, while campfires are allowed solely...
Salida Football falls to Alamosa 26-7.
The Spartans fall in a tough on at home 26-7 to the Mean Moose. Salida had a strong game defensively with 5+ tackles for loss. The Spartans fall to 3-5 on the year. Catch the highlights presented by the Salida Ace Hardware (find them online here.....
Buena Vista Football defeats Peyton 33-7.
The Demons continue to roll as they fly past Peyton 33-7 on the road. The Demons started fast and saw a 3+ touchdown lead at halftime balloon into a runaway win. The Demons improve to 6-2 on the year.
Fall Ski and Bike Swap Fundraiser to Benefit Salida Bike Park
The Salida Bike Park is set to host a Fall Ski and Bike Swap this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The event is a great opportunity to buy and sell ski and bike gear while supporting the community’s bike park. Participants are asked to...
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,...
