Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee Awarded $1.5 Million During 2023 Funding Cycle
The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee has released its fifth annual report revealing that nearly $1.5 million in grants were awarded during 2023's funding cycle. Awards included $450,000 for forest health and wildfire resilience, $588,000 to sustain...
Avalanche danger Remains High Across Colorado
Avalanche danger remains high with several warnings now in place across the Colorado high country. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said 627 avalanches were recorded between last Thursday, Jan. 11th, and Tuesday, Jan. 16th. As of January 16th, U.S. 40...
Fremont County Homeowners File Appeal to Stop Australian Company from Mining Uranium
A group of Fremont County homeowners has filed an appeal with the State of Colorado in hopes of overturning an Australian company’s permit to drill for uranium. The project is located on the Hansen Deposit, which is part of Tallahassee Creek in Fremont...
Nancy Medina-Kochis Has Been Charged as an Accessory to the Westcliffe Triple Homicide Last November
A Custer County woman is facing charges for her alleged role in the aftermath of a deadly shooting that left three people dead and one badly injured last November. Nancy Medina-Kochis is now charged with being an accessory to the crimes allegedly committed by Hanme...
FIBArk Seeking Volunteers for the 2024 Festival
FIBArk is looking for a variety of individuals to donate their time and skills to be board members, committee participants and volunteers for the 2024 whitewater festival. A few key skill sets that are needed include graphic design, social media, communications, bar...
HRRMC Medical Providers in the Antero Pavilion will be Moving to the Salida Health Center on Jan. 22nd
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center medical providers currently located in the Antero Pavilion will be moving their location and services to the Salida Health Center beginning Monday, January 22nd. Providers Meggan Grant-Nierman, Sarah Laing and Daniel...
Scout Wave Improvement Project to Get Underway January 17th
The Scout Wave improvement project will begin tomorrow in downtown Salida’s Whitewater Park. The first phase of the project will be the removal of old concrete rubble and trees on the river’s left bank below the Scout Wave structure. Efforts will be made to use...
Self-Described White Supremacist Charged with Federal Gun Possession Violation
A Fremont County man charged for possessing a gun in violation of federal law has pleaded guilty to that charge. The FBI claims that 41-year-old Chad Keith described himself as both a National Socialist and a Nazi. However, it was allegations of what Chad Keith may...
Johnathan Edward Lee of Salida Arrested on Burglary Charge
On January 13th, 2024, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office issued 2 arrest warrants for 36-year-old Johnathan Edward Lee of Salida, for Burglary of a Dwelling, a class 3 Felony. Over the past several weeks the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has investigated...
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Monarch Pass on Highway 50 Closed Due to Adverse Weather [Update]
[UPDATE] As of 5:30 pm on January 15th, the Colorado Department of Transportation reports that Monarch Pass on Highway 50 is open in both directions. [Original post] The Colorado Department of Transportation has closed Monarch Pass on Highway 50 due to adverse weather...
Chaffee County Commissioners to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Multi Year Bonfire Bluegrass Festival Permit
Chaffee County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 16th, in Buena Vista at the Community Center. Commissioners will consider a multi-year Special Event Permit for the Bonfire Bluegrass festival at The Meadows in Buena Vista. Chaffee...
Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee to Award $750,000 in Grants
The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee will open their grant cycle on Wednesday, Jan. 17th. $750,000 will be available during this grant cycle for programs and projects that strengthen forest health and reduce wildfire danger; conserve and support...
