The Governor has called for a special legislative session to address the concerns of homeowners facing skyrocketing property tax increases.
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Christopher Neil Whiteaker (1962 – 2023)
Christopher Neil Whiteaker, age 62, of Salida, passed away on November 11, 2023, at Columbine Care Center in Salida. Mr. Whiteaker was born February 7, 1961, to David and Shirely (Tadlock) Whiteaker. Mr. Whiteaker enjoyed tinkering with cars and gardening. He worked...
Leadville’s Tabor Opera House Receives $580,000 Grant
Leadville’s historic Tabor Opera House has received a Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant of $580,000. A multi-year rehabilitation began at the Tabor in 2020. The new funds will enable the Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation to complete final repairs to...
Judge Rules Three-day Gun Sale Waiting Period to Continue in Colorado Despite Federal Lawsuit
A judge ruled Monday that a law that created a three-day waiting period for all gun sales in Colorado will continue to be enforced while a federal lawsuit against it plays out. The law went into effect October 1st, 2023. In August, the pro-gun organization...
Chaffee County Search & Rescue Saves Unprepared Hiker
A hiker is lucky to be alive after a rescue from a 13er. Chaffee County Search and Rescue responded to the mountain on the night of Nov. 8th after receiving an urgent distress call. Search and Rescue said in “A hiker had bushwacked to summit a 13er earlier in the...
Buena Vista falls to Meeker
The Demons Football season comes to an end after a 28-7 loss in the Quarterfinal round of the 1A State Playoffs. Turnovers in the first half halted the Demons offense, and they found themselves trailing 15-0 at the half. The Demons responded by scoring a touchdown on...
