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...
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...
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...
After 29 years of service, Salida Fire Chief Doug Bess has retired. Born and raised in Salida, Bess began working as a volunteer firefighter in 1992, became full time in 1994 and was promoted to Captain in 1996. He held that position for eighteen years before being...
A full-service pharmacy will open in Westcliffe at the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Custer County Health Center on Monday, Nov. 13th. The pharmacy is located within the clinic at 704 Edwards Avenue. The pharmacy will have a full-time pharmacist...
The Chaffee County Community Foundation and the Sangre de Cristo Electric Association invite first responder programs in the Chaffee, Fremont, Lake and Custer communities to apply for their first responder grants.
