One climber died and another had to be rescued after a fall near the Crestone Traverse. According to Custer County Search and Rescue, two Denver area climbers had gone off route when one of them suffered a fatal fall. In a statement on...
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Chaffee Commissioners Seek Public Input as They Consider Lodging Tax Reallocation Ballot Measure
The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is considering various approaches to the management of the county’s existing lodging tax and invites public input for their upcoming meetings on August 9th and 16th where this topic will be discussed.
2022 City of Salida Street and Utility Capital Project Updates
The Salida Public Works Department has multiple capital projects underway. This includes numerous work locations for street reconstruction, utility related improvements, and improvements to sidewalk, curb and gutter, and crosswalks. Sanitary sewer replacement work is...
Chaffee Housing Authority Launches Ballot Issue Committee
The Chaffee Housing Authority will be hosting community events on Monday, August 8th to discuss the organization’s plan to support a ballot initiative to create a dedicated funding stream for attainable and affordable housing in Chaffee County.
Pet of the Week: Dixie
Meet Dixie! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Dixie is a 3-year-old Pit Bull/Bull dog mix. She has lived with cats in the past and reportedly did great. She's made some doggie friends here at the shelter but can be a bit picky so make sure to bring...
Villa Grove Addresses 7 Peaks Music Festival Plans and Concerns
Citizens and business owners of Villa Grove met with County Commissioners, the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office, the Colorado State Patrol, and concert organizers Live Nation last night to discuss plans and concerns about the Seven Peaks Music Festival Labor Day Weekend.
