Chaffee County Public Health says it is fielding increased demand for the anticipated Covid-19 vaccine. At this time, Public Health does not yet have access to the new vaccine but is staying in close communication with the Colorado Department of Health regarding...
Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this weekend as a cold front moves through. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 69. A low of 45. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 65, a low of 43. Leadville...
Family and Youth Initiatives, in partnership with the Chaffee County Department of Human Services, is sponsoring a Nurturing Parenting Class for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 11. The free classes include dinner and childcare and will cover...
AARP is offering a Smart Driver course to help older adults refresh their driving skills and potentially save on auto insurance. The course covers vehicle safety technologies, the effects of medications on driving, and strategies to manage age-related physical...
As Colorado enters hunting season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding hunters—and anyone enjoying the outdoors—to make safety a top priority. To help reduce the risk of wildfire, hunters are asked to: Never leave fires unattended Secure chains on campers and...
Chaffee Chips, the countywide fire mitigation program, is continuing its effort to help landowners create defensible space around their homes by coordinating free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services this fall. The next service dates are September 22–25 in...
