Leadville Man Sentenced to Prison for Murder
A 34-year-old Leadville man was sentenced to prison for murdering his girlfriend in January 2021. Jesus Alejandro Artica pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on July 7th and was sentenced yesterday to 36 years in prison. On January 12, 2021,...
H.L. Scott Sexual Assault Trial Continues with Testimony from Alleged Victim, Expert, and CBI
The sexual assault trial of Herbert Lucas Scott is in its fifth day in Chaffee County District Court. Jury selection took all of last Thursday and most of Friday. After opening statements from the prosecution and defense, the first witness called to...
Buena Vista Volleyball Defeats James Irwin in 4 Sets
Buena Vista improves to 4-2 this season after a big win on the road at James Irwin winning sets 1, 3, and 4 25-23, 22-21, and 28-26. Your highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware. https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/17052...
Ark Valley Helping Hands Hires New Coordinator
Ark Valley Helping Hands (AVHH), in collaboration with Chaffee County Public Health, has hired Aubrey Tamietti as its new program coordinator. At this time, AVHH will remain a nonprofit and continue providing services to older adults in Chaffee County. However, Aubrey...
Leadville District Court Judge Mark Thompson Suspended for Disorderly Conduct
A Leadville judge who pointed an AR-15 style rifle at his adult stepson during an argument has been censured by the State Supreme Court and suspended without pay for 30 days. The Colorado Supreme Court issued the order yesterday regarding District...
Anne E. Kelly Named the New 12th Judicial District Attorney in the San Luis Valley
Governor Jared Polis yesterday introduced Anne E. Kelly to be the next 12th Judicial District Attorney in the San Luis Valley after former DA Alonzo Payne resigned in July following his failure to comply with the Colorado Crime Victim Rights Act.
Chaffee County Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board Announces 2022 Grant Cycle
The Chaffee County Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board (METAB) is excited to announce its community grants funding cycle for 2022. METAB is an advisory group to the Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) that recommends grant funding in support of local...
Chaffee County Public Health Continues to Offer the COVID-19 Vaccine
Chaffee County Public Health continues to offer the Covid-19 vaccine, including the Moderna pediatric Covid-19 vaccine. The Moderna pediatric vaccine has recently been authorized and approved for those ages 6 months through 5 years old and the Pfizer pediatric vaccine...
Salida Early Childhood Center Closes This Week due to COVID
The Salida Early Childhood Center will be closed August 29 through September 1 as at least 15 staff members are on sick leave this week. SECC will stay open for the kids of school district staff so other campuses can remain open. School nurses remind the community...
Jury Selection Begins in H.L. Scott Sexual Assault Trial
Jury selection began Thursday, Aug. 25, and continues today, Aug. 26, in the trial of Herbert Lucas Scott. 22-year-old Scott is facing sexual assault charges, including sexual assault of an at-risk adult, in connection with multiple incidents that allegedly took...
Ark River Report: Drought conditions continue to ease
The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative notes that precipitation from the current weather pattern continues to ease drought conditions in Colorado.
Buena Vista Edges Salida in the Chaffee County Showdown 26-16
In another installment of the Chaffee County Showdown, the Buena Vista Demos hold off the Salida Spartans to win 26-16. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
