Chaffee County Public Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program Adding Fitness Expert
Chaffee County Public Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program is adding local fitness expert Jon Fritz to enhance physical activity with Fall classes in Salida and Buena Vista. The lifestyle change program will be offered for free starting August 29th in Buena Vista and...
Chaffee County Issues Statement Regarding Geothermal Energy Production
There has been a lot of talk and chatter on social media about geothermal energy production in Chaffee County. In response, Chaffee County Government has released a statement. The county regulates local commercial geothermal development through its 1041 regulations...
Chaffee County Public Health Confirms First Case of West Nile Virus
Chaffee County Public Health officials have confirmed the county’s first case of West Nile virus. A second suspect case has also been reported. Counties surrounding Chaffee have also had confirmed cases of West Nile. You can reduce your risk of contracting...
State approves grant for Chaffee groundwater mapping
Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board members learned Thursday that the Chaffee County groundwater study got a big boost from the Colorado Water Conservation Board. During the Upper Ark board’s monthly meeting, Project Manager Gracy Goodwin reported that the...
Chaffee County Addresses Commercial Geothermal Regulations
Chaffee County Government is issuing this statement in response to recent community discussions regarding possible development of a commercial geothermal energy production facility. The County has designated geothermal resource development for the commercial...
Colorado Motorcycle Crash Deaths Continue to Rise
In 2022, 149 motorcycle riders died on Colorado roads in a record-high year for traffic deaths, equating to 20% of the state’s total traffic fatalities. These fatalities occurred around the state, with the top counties being El Paso (25), Jefferson (19), Adams (12),...
Salida Ranger District to Begin Monarch Park Dredging Operation
The Salida Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service will start dredging two ponds at the Monarch Park Campground next week. The project is being done to provide the fish there a better habitat and improve fishing opportunities. Both Forest Service Road...
Former District Attorney Facing Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit
The former 12th Judicial District Attorney, who was disbarred for violating victim’s rights all across the San Luis Valley last year, now faces a new legal battle. A political rival who ran against Alonzo Payne in 2020 is suing him, claiming he was the victim of a...
Westcliffe Announces Resignation of Town Trustees Frickell and Snow
The Town of Westcliffe has announced the resignations of Town Trustees Gary Frickell and Cathy Snow. Their departure marks the beginning of a search for citizens to fill these seats. Frickell is leaving to move closer to family in Texas, and Snow is stepping down to...
Ark-Valley Humane Society Announces New Executive Director
The board of directors of Ark-Valley Humane Society is excited to announce the appointment of the organization’s new Executive Director, Nikki Ritter.
PET PATROL: Moose is Missing!
The Pet Patrol needs your help! Moose the Rottweiler is missing! Moose was last seen on Highway 50 in Saguache July 31st. Moose is incredibly friendly and may have been picked up by strangers. He has no tail or collar but is microchipped. There is a reward for his...
New Colorado Law Helps Make Housing More Affordable for Renters
A new round of laws took effect in Colorado Monday that aim to help make housing more attainable for renters in the state. One of those laws caps minimum income requirements for renters and limits the amount landlords can charge for a security...
