Chaffee County Public Health has reported a recent uptick in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the area. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection that begins with cold-like symptoms—runny nose, low-grade fever, and a mild cough. After about a week, it...
Halloween DUI enforcement period begins Wednesday Statewide — The many consequences of a DUI can be haunting, so make the safe choice and find a sober ride home during Halloween festivities. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, the Colorado Department of Transportation will...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Lingering snow showers over the higher terrain will continue to taper off throughout the day today. There will be an increase in precipitation probabilities late in the weekend into next week. Much...
Chaffee County, CO - Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is reporting an increase in pertussis caseswithin the county. Chaffee County has had four confirmed cases of pertussis in the last month, though itis possible that there are more cases of pertussis that have not...
CHAFFEE COUNTY, COLO - Cottonwood Pass is closing for the winter season on November 1st, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.. Cottonwood Pass crosses the Continental Divide at 12,120 feet, connecting Chaffee and Gunnison counties on Chaffee County Road 306 and Gunnison...
(CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) Oct. 28, 2024 – The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has awarded $50,866 in funding to 31 local nonprofit organizations as part of its Fall grant cycle, which ran from July 22 through August 23, 2024. This critical funding was made...
