Governor Jared Polis is asking lawmakers for another $200 million toward property tax relief—in addition to $700 million passed last year—in his updated budget proposal presented yesterday. Polis’ updated proposal totaled $42.6 billion. In...
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Motion to Consolidate Cases Against Westcliffe Chiropractor Granted
Custer County District Judge Lynette Wenner granted a motion yesterday to consolidate four separate cases against a Westcliffe chiropractor accused of unlawful sexual contact by multiple victims. Formal charges have been filed on behalf of four female...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Looking for 40 Volunteers
Chaffee County Community Foundation is partnering with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, to secure a Point In Time count for the unsheltered in our community. The Point In Time count helps establish the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in an...
‘We Are Chaffee’ Storytelling Initiative Partners with Local Libraries
The Chaffee County We Are Chaffee storytelling initiative is excited to announce a new partnership with the Salida Regional Public Library and the Buena Vista Public Library to display the We Are Chaffee storyboards.
Avalanche Causes Fatality Outside of Breckenridge Ski Resort
A father and adult son were caught in an avalanche in a backcountry area outside Breckenridge Ski resort over the weekend. The son was fully buried and was later pronounced deceased. The Summit County Rescue Group said the two skiers were in an area...
Historic Granite Bridge Rehabilitation Project Planned to Start in Early 2023
Chaffee County’s historic Granite Bridge has supported countless trips by foot, hoof, and wheel over the Arkansas River throughout its almost 112-year history. Originally installed in 1911, the bridge is one of the few remaining examples of steel pony truss...
