The first phase of Poncha Boulevard improvements from Crestone Avenue to Grant Street are now open, while phase 2 will require a closure from Grant Street to Holman Avenue. The closure will begin this week, and the detours for this route will require preplanning. The...
Over the past month investigators have been investigating a complaint of sexual assault on a child. On August 23, 2023, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ernest Dale Himebaugh, age 67, Poncha Springs, Co in relation to the investigation. Himebaugh was...
Goodbye Salida Auto Sales, Hello to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. During a special meeting of the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners last week, commissioners approved a contract of $2.3 million to purchase the former car dealership at 7420 U.S. Highway...
It was all Demons in Friday night's Chaffee County Showdown. In the pouring rain, the Buena Vista Demons took down the Salida Spartans 22-0. Highlights are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware and Salida Ace Hardware. Salida had a huge interception in the 1st...
A 71-year-old Denver resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, the 11th death in the state so far this year. Earlier this week, health officials in Larimer and Boulder counties confirmed deaths in their jurisdictions. Deaths have also been reported in...
The Buena Vista Police Department has asked the public for their help in locating a missing teenager. Aidon Vallotton was last seen in the night of August 11th at his home in Buena Vista. He is 17 years old and described as a white male with blond hair and blue eyes....
