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Drought Forces Chaffee County Back Into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Press Release 06-08-26 Effective Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at 6:00AM Chaffee County will move back into stage 1 fire restrictions for all unincorporated Chaffee County including all municipalities. The Forest Service will not yet be joining us with restrictions so...
Volunteers Needed for 3rd Annual Salida Chalk Festival
Organizers are seeking volunteers to help with the 3rd Annual Salida Chalk Festival, scheduled for June 27 in downtown Salida. The festival will transform downtown streets and sidewalks into a vibrant outdoor art gallery featuring large-scale chalk murals created by...
CDOT Urges Drivers to Help Prevent Wildfires Along Colorado Roadways
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to take precautions to help prevent human-caused wildfires, particularly as dry conditions continue to elevate fire danger across the state. According to CDOT, more than 90 percent of wildfires in...
Chaffee Housing Authority Seeking Renters for Housing Needs Assessment
The Chaffee Housing Authority is looking for local renters to participate in a virtual Housing Needs Assessment focus group. The authority is seeking feedback from residents who have experienced challenges finding rental housing, securing a safe and stable place to...
Buena Vista School Board to Fill Vacancy, Discuss Superintendent Contract
The Buena Vista Board of Education will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. One of the board's key agenda items is the appointment of a new board member to fill a current vacancy. Two candidates have applied for the position: James Bearss and Joseph Teipel. Following its public...
