On August 7th, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Johnathan Edward Lee for several counts of Burglary and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Lee was charged after the Sheriff's Office investigated a break in at the Monarch Ski Area lodge. The Chaffee...
The Chaffee Housing Authority is looking for two new directors to join its board: an at-large director and a director from Buena Vista. The authority is looking for diverse applicants including renters experiencing the housing crisis firsthand. ...
What’s next for 1st and D Street in downtown? Salida will soon kick off a process to design and eventually build workforce housing on the site.
The Buena Vista Demons notch a win over Custer County Bobcats in straight sets. The Lady Demons won set one 27-25, set two 25-10, and set three 25-21.
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...
