An effort is underway in Walsenburg to recall the city’s council members and mayor. According to the Walsenburg City Clerk, seven petitions were submitted this week for review. Those petitions are wanting a recall election for all six council...
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BLM plans nine pile burns in southeastern Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in nine locations this winter. During the summer months, forest-thinning treatments often leave behind branches and other flammable biomass that is then organized into piles. In the winter, when...
Continuance Granted in H.L. Scott Sexual Assault Trials
The new attorney for Herbert Lucas Scott, Julia Stancil, asked District Judge Patrick Murphy this week for a 45-day continuance so she can have more time to go through details of the cases against Scott.
Commissioners hear update on BlueTriton conservation easement
Chaffee County Commissioners received a brief update on the BlueTriton Brands conservation easement at their Tuesday, Nov. 15, board meeting in Buena Vista. Completing the conservation easement by Dec. 31 is a requirement of the Chaffee County 1041 permit that allows...
Salida Youth Basketball Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for Salida Youth Basketball. The season starts January 3rd and ends on March 5th and is for kids ages 5 through 12. Cost is $55. The program will teach the age-appropriate fundamentals of basketball like shooting, dribbling, passing,...
Governor Declares this Colorado Recycles Week
Governor Jared Polis has declared this Colorado Recycles Week. It’s a time to promote recycling, zero-waste programs and keeping the planet green. Despite its beauty, Colorado isn’t very good at recycling and composting. The most recent report found Coloradans...
