‘Keep Colorado Wild’ Pass Implemented for 2023
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced the implementation of the "Keep Colorado Wild" Pass for 2023. The "Keep Colorado Wild" Pass will be automatically applied to all Colorado resident’s vehicle registration through the Division of Motor Vehicles when...
Governor Wants Another $200 Million in Property Tax Relief
Governor Jared Polis is asking lawmakers for another $200 million toward property tax relief—in addition to $700 million passed last year—in his updated budget proposal presented yesterday. Polis’ updated proposal totaled $42.6 billion. In...
Motion to Consolidate Cases Against Westcliffe Chiropractor Granted
Custer County District Judge Lynette Wenner granted a motion yesterday to consolidate four separate cases against a Westcliffe chiropractor accused of unlawful sexual contact by multiple victims. Formal charges have been filed on behalf of four female...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Looking for 40 Volunteers
Chaffee County Community Foundation is partnering with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, to secure a Point In Time count for the unsheltered in our community. The Point In Time count helps establish the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in an...
‘We Are Chaffee’ Storytelling Initiative Partners with Local Libraries
The Chaffee County We Are Chaffee storytelling initiative is excited to announce a new partnership with the Salida Regional Public Library and the Buena Vista Public Library to display the We Are Chaffee storyboards.
Avalanche Causes Fatality Outside of Breckenridge Ski Resort
A father and adult son were caught in an avalanche in a backcountry area outside Breckenridge Ski resort over the weekend. The son was fully buried and was later pronounced deceased. The Summit County Rescue Group said the two skiers were in an area...
Historic Granite Bridge Rehabilitation Project Planned to Start in Early 2023
Chaffee County’s historic Granite Bridge has supported countless trips by foot, hoof, and wheel over the Arkansas River throughout its almost 112-year history. Originally installed in 1911, the bridge is one of the few remaining examples of steel pony truss...
Chaffee Housing Authority Recruiting for Board of Directors
The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking interest from the public to fill one vacant seat on its Board of Directors, the county-wide At-Large Alternate seat. Chaffee County residents who are interested in applying can find more information, including a job...
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CDOT Performing Avalanche Mitigation on Monarch Pass Today [Update]
[UPDATE] Avalanche mitigation and snow removal work on Monarch Pass is complete. Highway 50 is now open in both directions. The Colorado Department of Transportation will be performing avalanche mitigation and snow removal operations on Highway 50, Monarch Pass, today...
New Year = New Rules
Starting January 1st, 2023, several changes will be implemented in Colorado including an increased minimum wage, the Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, and no single-use plastic bags. Minimum Wage Increase Colorado’s minimum wage is set to increase by more...
Central Colorado Humanist scholarship applications are now being accepted for 2023
Central Colorado Humanist Scholarship applications are now being accepted for scholarships to be awarded in the spring of 2023. Applicants must be high school seniors at Buena Vista, Salida, Cotopaxi, and students in non-traditional programs or home-schooled...
Ian Dennis Kerrigan
Ian Dennis Kerrigan was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida on December 25th, 2022, at 5:38 am. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Ian’s parents are Savannah and Byron Kerrigan of Salida. Ian has one brother,...
