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...
We have a chance of isolated afternoon and evening showers again today. 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 85. A...
Two Chaffee County Sheriff's Office employees received lifesaving medals from Chaffee County Sheriff Andy Rohrich during the Chaffee County Commissioners meeting on 09-02-25. The two employees receiving recognition were Sergeant Dakoda DeFurio and Deputy Kevin...
A judge has modified the bail terms for Barry Morphew, who is awaiting trial in the 2020 murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. On Wednesday, Judge Amanda Hopkins changed Morphew’s $3 million cash-only bail to a cash or surety bail, meaning he could secure release by...
Isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through tomorrow. Chances for rain will increase for the weekend beginning tomorrow. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85 with a low of 47. The San Luis Valley can expect...
