The Colorado Department of Transportation yesterday released data showing an overall 6% decrease in traffic fatalities on Colorado roadways in 2023 compared to 2022, marking the first decline since 2019. Passenger vehicle deaths were down 12%, motorcycle deaths...
The website WorldAtlas.com has released a list of the 8 Most Hospitable Small Towns in Colorado. WorldAtlas says small towns in Colorado off a wealth of family-friendly activities thanks to the warm and welcoming locals in each town. Making the list were...
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Community Awards Banquet on February 9th at the Salida SteamPlant. The theme is “Together Moving Mountains.” Five awards will be given out: Cornerstone Award, From the Heart, Citizen of...
The Chaffee County Youth Alliance, a community-based prevention program promoting positive youth development, is offering their 6th annual mini-grant program for organizations working with youth across Chaffee County. A total of $7,500, up to $2,500 per...
Chaffee County Democrats have announced on their website their candidates for the two upcoming open seats on the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners, Gina Lucrezi of Buena Vista in District 1 and Dave Armstrong of Salida in District 2. District 1 Commissioner Keith...
Seventh District Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen’s staff will hold office hours in Salida tomorrow from 2pm to 4pm at the Salida Regional Library. Her staff will be available to help with things like passports, the IRS, veteran benefits, Medicare, Social...
