Evacuations are begin downgraded across Colorado. More than 1,000 firefighters continue the fight against the Aspen Acres Fire in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties. Chaffee County Fire is reporting that their crew is now home after 21 days of fighting the...
An improvement project on the Highway 24 bridge over the Arkansas River in Johnson Village will begin next Monday, August 3. Work hours will be from 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday. There will be 15-foot width restrictions and single-lane alternating traffic in...
Applications open today for the Monarch Mountain Impact Grant cycle. This year, up to $15,000 will be awarded to 1-3 local nonprofit organizations whose projects reflect Monarch Mountain’s core values of environmental sustainability, recreation, humanitarian efforts,...
Chaffee County Public Health is asking community members to participate in the 2026 Community Health Assessment. Residents are invited to complete a confidential community survey that will help identify the health issues, strengths, and priorities that matter...
The Chaffee County Fair continues this week at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. Today’s activities include open class judging and the 4-H Dog Show. Tomorrow is the Open Trail Horse Obstacle Competition and Ranch Team Sorting. Go here for the full schedule:...
The Beas Knees Citizens Race and the National High School Trail Championships are tomorrow. Both races are a 5.4 mile run on the Arkansas Hills Trail System and begins at the base of Tenderfoot Mountain. This 10th annual features switchbacks, climbs, descents and...
