Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue across our area through tomorrow with heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding possible. Drier air begins to work back into the region over the weekend, with storm activity becoming isolated. ...
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Free Parenting Classes with Dinner and Childcare Offered in Buena Vista Starting September 17
Families are invited to take part in a free series of parenting classes beginning September 17, 2025, and continuing Wednesday evenings through December 10 in Buena Vista. The classes include free dinner and childcare and will cover: Parenting with empathy Child...
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Election Work
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 40th Annual National Association of Election Officials Conference held in Salt Lake City. The award recognizes Mitchell’s decades of service, innovation, and...
Stage I Fire Restrictions to Be Lifted in Unincorporated Chaffee County
Starting 08-27-25 at 6:00AM unincorporated Chaffee County will no longer be under stage 1 fire restrictions. The recent rains have been very beneficial to our community resulting in lowering the fire danger dramatically. Unfortunately, the conditions can change again...
Speeding claimed 237 lives on Colorado roads last year
Statewide — Speed was a factor in 237 fatalities last year, and 1,274 people have died on Colorado roads in speeding-related crashes over the last five years. Speeding drivers are especially dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians, particularly in urban areas...
Wednesday August 27th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms will continue across our area through at least Sunday. Strong thunderstorms and flash flooding remains a possibility. Several inches of rain can be expected over the next few days. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 79 with...
