Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant William Plackner has been recognized with the national “Hit of the Month”award from Stop Stick, a distinction given to just one law enforcement officer in the country each month for the successful use of a Stop Stick...
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service are now issuing permits for those who want to cut their own Christmas tree this holiday season. Trees may only be harvested from designated areas on public lands, so officials urge residents to pick up a...
The Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. This seasonal market will feature more than 35 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade gifts, and a variety of locally...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting residents to opt outside this Black Friday with its annual “Fresh Air Friday”event, offering free admission to all Colorado State Parks today. The initiative encourages Coloradans to swap crowded stores for the great...
Salida’s annual Parade of Lights will brighten downtown tonight, stepping off along F Street at 6 p.m. This year’s theme, “Who Let the Elves Out,” will be led by Grand Marshall Karin Naccarato and promises a festive evening packed with holiday cheer. The...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will launch a series of low-altitude helicopter flights next week to assess the health and size of big game herds across southern Colorado. The aerial surveys will span a wide region, from Trinidad north to Leadville, as biologists...
