The U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with an improved camping management plan for areas near Leadville, Buena Vista, and Salida. Officials say the first phases of implementation will focus on the Browns Creek area near Salida and the Clear Creek corridor west of...
Authorities say two people were treated for minor injuries following a vehicle incident Tuesday morning in the parking lot of the Salida Health Center clinic. According to reports, a woman experienced a medical event while driving through the clinic parking lot,...
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) has announced that the front entrance of the hospital, including the carport circle used for patient pick-up and drop-off, will close for construction beginning Saturday. The closure is expected to last...
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has released its activity statistics for the month of February, highlighting the volume of calls and law enforcement activity handled throughout the county. According to the report, the Chaffee County Communications Center...
The Buena Vista Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing scam known as the “fake check scam.” Officers say they have recently received reports from citizens who may have been targeted. In this type of scam, a person receives a check in the mail and is...
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Fire Warning for much of the region, signaling dangerous fire weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire conditions are either occurring now or are expected to develop soon. These conditions are...
