Buena Vista Board of Trustees to Hold Public Hearings on Water Dedication and Allocation
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on water dedication and allocation policy and on the Crossing Major Subdivision preliminary plat and rezoning. Trustees will also vote on the final approval of phase I of the Carbonate Street...
Salida School District Board of Education General Election is November 7th
The Salida School District Board of Education is reminding voters in the District of the November 7th general election. The District is comprised of seven directors, with five geographic seats and two at-large seats. The November election will include five seats up...
Salida Approves Resolution to Add More Public Parking Downtown
The Salida City Council has approved a resolution to enter into a commercial lease agreement for public parking on a quarter acre private parcel of land between 1st and 2nd Streets. City Council said that over the last few years, the City has repeatedly heard from...
Custer County Man Facing Criminal Charges Including Soliciting Child Prostitution
James Barry Vrasic, a Custer County man facing criminal charges including soliciting child prostitution, was released Friday, July 21st, on a $1,000 bond. Vrasic’s release came after the Custer County Sheriff’s Office arrested him Thursday, July 20th, on a charge of...
The Chaffee Housing Authority Seeking a Housing Navigator
The Chaffee Housing Authority is adding to the team with a new Housing Navigator position. This person will be intricately involved with the Continuum of Care, especially with case management and with maintaining exceptional relationships with community partner...
Westcliffe Trustees Gary Frickell and Cathy Snow Step Down, Open Call for New Leaders
The Town of Westcliffe has announced the resignations of two beloved members of its Town Trustee Board, Gary Frickell, and Cathy Snow. Both Frickell and Snow have played significant roles in the town's growth and community development. Their departure, scheduled for...
Vote for Your Favorite State’s Patrol Cruisers in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser Contest’
In a friendly yet competitive battle among state police agencies, the 2023 “Best Looking Cruiser Contest” is in full swing.
BLM Begins Improvements at the Browns Grotto Dispersed Camping Area
With a new plan in place to address increased visitation, overuse and resource damage, the BLM began improvements at the Browns Grotto dispersed camping area.
Alison Brown loses appeal in Chaffee County lawsuit
A three-judge panel with the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled against Alison Brown in her appeal of a summary judgement “with prejudice” in her lawsuit against Chaffee County.
With Friday Health Plans Ending Chaffee Public Health Offers Alternative
Chaffee County Public Health is offering help to those who have their health insurance through Friday Health Plans. The Colorado Division of Insurance has moved Friday Health Plans into liquidation, which will end coverage for Friday Health Plans customers on...
Pet of the Week: Sylvester
Meet Sylvester! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Sylvester is a talkative and loving 4-year-old domestic shorthair mix. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccinations. He is currently staying in our larger cat room at the shelter...
Colorado Department of Corrections Back in Court for Overtime Payment Issues
Two years after settling a lawsuit about not properly paying employees for overtime work, the Colorado Department of Corrections is back in the courtroom over the same issue. In November 2022, William Hastings filed a lawsuit against the Colorado Department of...
