As of today, more than 9,000 Chaffee County residents have already cast their ballots for the General Election. In-person voting continues through Election Day on Tuesday. Voters in Salida can vote at the Salida Vote Center at 235 West 10th Street, while Buena Vista...
Cottonwood Pass is now officially closed for the winter season. Chaffee County Road 306 is closed at the Denny Creek Trailhead, marking the annual winter closure for the pass, which crosses the Continental Divide at an elevation of 12,120 feet. Typically, Cottonwood...
Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween in Chaffee County with events happening across Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs. In Salida, the Heart of the Rockies Halloween kicks off tonight with activities at Alpine Park and on F Street. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy...
According to Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell, 7,323 residents have already cast ballots in the ongoing General Election. In-person voting remains open at the Salida Voter Center, located at 235 West 10th Street, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4...
The Highlands Lake Fire in Teller County has reached 80% containment, and all restrictions, including evacuations, were lifted by the Teller County Sheriff’s Office as of yesterday. The fire, which burned over 160 acres and tragically destroyed one home, is suspected...
SALIDA, Colo.— Avie XianRui Sako was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on October 28, 2024 at 5:59 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. Avie’s parents are Tiffany and Rick Sako of Buena...
