The Interlaken Fire, burning 12 miles southwest of Leadville, has rapidly expanded to an estimated 440 acres, more than doubling in size over the past two days. As of now, there is 0% containment of the blaze. Fortunately, no structures, including the Interlaken...
The Colorado Department of Transportation in cooperation with prime contractor, United Companies, is suggesting that travelers use alternate routes next week for County Road 128 as wait times are expected to be longer than anticipated (at the US 285 and County Road...
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-chair The morning was perfect, cool with a slight breeze and Colorado blue skies. The Arkansas, sparkling in the sunshine was bubbling with rafters. This was the setting for the Ark-Valley Humane Society’s Tails on the Trail 5K...
November 15, 1944 ~ June 7, 2024 Longtime Chaffee County resident, Donald Jeffers Wallace, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on June 7th, 2024. Don, also known as “Wonder Welder”, was born to Lillian & Searcy Wallace on November 15th, 1944, in...
December 25, 1926 ~ June 9, 2024 Dorothea Nell Nollkamper, age 97, of Salida, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida. Mrs. Nollkamper was born December 25, 1926 in Yoakum, Texas to Frank and Hattie (Dew) McGrew. Mrs. Nollkamper...
One Love Endurance in Buena Vista is excited to host the Billy Cordova Memorial Park 5K and Family Fun Run this Saturday. This event promises a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit, culminating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Billy Cordova Memorial...
