Statement on behalf of Chaffee Childcare Initiative & The Schoolhouse
The Schoolhouse, a childcare center operated by Chaffee Childcare Initiative in Poncha Springs, has released a statement concerning a Lack of Supervision complaint that closed the facility. Last week, The Schoolhouse, a childcare center operated by Chaffee Childcare...
Electric cooperative director Bennetts achieves credential in Electric Utility Competencies
Blake Bennetts, a Sangre de Cristo Electric Association board director, recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on...
Controlled Burn Near Crestone End of Life Project
The Baca Grande Fire Department, in conjunction with Crestone Fire, will be conducting a controlled burn today, Jan. 25th, near the Crestone End of Life Project. Personnel will be on site for the duration of the burn. The mitigation pile is expected to burn through...
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats St. Mary’s 85-54
The Spartans show that they are a dominate force with a big win over the St. Mary's Pirates winning 85-54. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Girls Basketball Falls to St. Mary’s 52-29
The Lady Spartans fall in a tough league match up at home to the St. Mary's Pirates 52-29. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls To Rye 51-38
The Demons lose their game tonight to the Rye Thunderbolts 51-38. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Dominated Rye 50-4
The Lady Demons get their second dominate win in a row over the Lady Thunderbolts 50-4. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Westcliffe Hires New Town Manager
The Westcliffe Board of Trustees have announced the hiring of Caleb Patterson as the new Town Manager/Building and Zoning Official. Patterson moved to the Valley with his wife and daughter four months ago. Prior to moving here, Caleb lived in Okinawa, Japan,...
Poncha Springs ‘The Schoolhouse’ Closed for Investigation
On January 24th, the Chaffee County Department of Human Service, DHS, and the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Chaffee County Child Care Initiative, Poncha Springs, after DHS received a complaint of Lack of Supervision.
Major Worker Shortages Affecting Postal Service
Staffing issues, low wages and higher-than-expected online consumer purchases have all contributed to major worker shortages at the U.S. Postal Service. John Alexander, who owns a cabin rental business in Twin Lakes said, “The mail delivery has been very erratic...
Emergency additional SNAP benefits are ending in March 2023
All Coloradans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will see a reduction in their monthly benefit amount after February 2023. The temporary additional benefit amounts (emergency allotments) are ending due to the result of recent...
City of Salida Issues Press Release on Snow Removal
Property owners are reminded of their responsibility to remove snow and ice from sidewalks. Many members of our community highly value the ability to walk their neighborhoods, business areas, and have accessible routes. Ignoring snow removal poses...
