Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell is reporting that as of November 1st, 4,796 ballots had been returned to the clerk’s office. Of those, 41% have been from Unaffiliated voters, 31% from Democrats and 27% from Republican voters. It is too late...
NEWS
Are You Ready for Winter Driving?
Snow is in the forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 2nd. Is your vehicle ready? AAA says the biggest thing to check is your tires. In Colorado, they encourage you to have winter tires, but all-season tires that say mud + snow work well too. Also check your battery. If...
Election Day is One Week Away
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell is reporting that as of October 31st, 4,172 ballots had been returned to the clerk’s office. October 31st was the last day to mail ballots. Voters can visit a vote center or come to the election office to get a ballot or drop off...
Forester proposes to mitigate fire risk overlooked by Envision
During an informal field trip Monday in Poncha Springs, professional forester Angie Jensen asked Chaffee County and Salida officials to support her proposal to mitigate wildfire risk using nature-based methods.
Monarch Mountain Purchases The Crest and Scenic Tramway
Monarch Mountain is excited to announce that it has purchased the Monarch Crest and Scenic Tramway at the top of Monarch Pass. Future plans involve remodeling the space to include a welcome center, retail store and food venue. “We are thrilled to add this to our...
Alamosa Police Officer Shot-in Stable Condition
The Alamosa Police Department is providing an update on a shooting that left an officer and a resident injured. Last Thursday afternoon, officers responded to reports of a fight in the 1200 block of Denver Avenue in Alamosa. Police Chief Ken Anderson...
