To help landowners create defensible space around their homes, Chaffee Chips will coordinate free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services in several geographic areas this year. The countywide fire mitigation program reduces the threat of wildfire by helping...
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. with several key items on the agenda under new business. Council will consider three resolutions: Annexation Agreement – Approval of an annexation agreement with Rusty and Tangie Granzella....
On Sunday August 3rd, 2025 at approximately 12:55PM the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call concerning a side-by-side UTV that was stuck in the Arkansas River near the Ruby Mountain Campground off County Road 300 in Buena Vista, CO. Chaffee...
There are now two official candidates in the race to become Salida’s next Mayor. Justin Critelli, current City Council member and former Mayor Pro-tem, has announced his candidacy. With eight years of council experience, Critelli says his campaign will focus on:...
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting today with a full agenda. Key items expected to be addressed include: Termination of Appointment: A resolution is expected to be approved removing Salty Riggs from the Chaffee Housing Authority...
Near record temperatures are possible across the area through the end of the week. Elevated fire danger can be expected. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Fire Warning for today due to gusty winds and low humidity. Winds will be gusting up to 30...
