The U.S. Forest Service is seeking comments on a proposal to improve Monarch Park Campground. Plans include rehabilitating sustainable sites and adding an ADA-accessible fishing pier. The campground was built in the 1960’s and is located 21 miles west of Salida. The...
As of November 1st, 3,626 ballots out of just over 16,000 registered voters had been returned to the Chaffee County Clerk’s Office. It is too late to return your ballot by mail. It is recommended that you drop off your ballot in person. If you have not received a...
Chaffee County Hospitality Inc. has opened two winter shelters. The men’s shelter is located at the First Christian Church at 302 East 4th Street. The women’s shelter is located at the Methodist Church at 228 East 4th. The shelters will be open...
Meet Sheila! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Sheila is a 7-month-old Australian cattle dog mix. She was transferred in from Labor of Love Project in New Mexico, after initially being found under an abandoned house with her littermate, Simba (who...
A disciplinary complaint filed this week alleges 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley violated the state’s professional code of conduct for attorneys during the initial prosecution of Barry Morphew. The state body is recommending that Stanley be appropriately...
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office announced that the pre-evacuation orders for the San Isabel area have been lifted. Also, Stage I fire restrictions in Custer County have also been lifted. The "Saint Charles Fire" has reached 99% containment after burning nearly 500...
