Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell reports that 97 percent of ballots for the upcoming November 4 election have been successfully delivered to voters across the county. As of Monday, 112 ballots have already been returned, reflecting early voter...
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a Salida Mayoral and City Council candidate forum tonight, October 13, at the Poncha Springs Town Hall from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature a unique “candidating” format, where candidates rotate among...
A cold front is bringing clear, cool and dry conditions for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 63. A low of 29. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 61, a low of 27. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 45 with a low of 21.
The Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund has awarded $10,000 in grants to three local organizations working to build belonging, visibility, and equity for LGBTQ+ people in Chaffee County and the surrounding region. Established at the Chaffee County Community Foundation,...
The Salida Farmers Market will wrap up its 2025 season with Shedfest on Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alpine Park. Community members are invited to celebrate the close of the market season with a full morning of festivities including apple cider...
The 5th Annual Christmas Mountain 5 Mile and 1 Mile Run is scheduled for Friday, November 28 in Salida, CO. Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown...
