As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, Chaffee County’s South Arkansas Fire Protection District has deployed a Type III engine and a four-person crew to assist with the efforts in California. The fires have burned over 30,000 acres, destroyed thousands of structures,...
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has released details on an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in Chaffee County. Richard Chad Borrego, a 54-year-old Pueblo man, faces numerous felony charges, including: Two counts of attempted...
Recycling, Renewing, Repurposing. What are the possibilities and obstacles? How are local innovators addressing these issues? Ad LWVCC January 13 2025 ProgramDownload These and other questions will be discussed at the League of Women Voters Chaffee County (LWVCC)...
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an additional $250 million in funding for the Arkansas Valley Conduit Project, courtesy of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The 130-mile pipeline will deliver fresh water to thousands of residents east of Pueblo. Initially...
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted 10-1 last night to proceed with the gray wolf reintroduction program, denying a petition from ranchers to pause the effort. Plans include capturing up to 15 wolves from British Columbia this summer and releasing them in...
After years of preparation, Chaffee County Public Health has announced the launch of the Chaffee County Behavioral Health Coalition. This collaborative initiative aims to address local behavioral health challenges and improve access to care. First Meeting Details:...
