Phyllis Rae Berkenkotter April 13, 1931 ~ October 10, 2025
Phyllis Rae Berkenkotter, age 94, a beloved longtime resident of Howard, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at her home. Born...
Norma June Gardunio June 11, 1937 ~ October 17, 2025
Norma June Gardunio, born June 10,1937, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025 in Pueblo, Colorado after a battle with cancer. June was a...
Amazon to Host Community Meeting on Proposed Buena Vista Delivery Facility
Amazon is hosting a community information meeting tomorrow night from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center to share plans for a new...
Countywide Call to Action: Strengthening Chaffee County’s Food Access Network
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is issuing an urgent countywide call to action to support local food pantries and meal providers as...
Chaffee County Ballot Return Update
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell reports that as of yesterday, a total of 814 ballots have been returned for the upcoming election....
Monday October 20th Weather Forecast
Strong westerly winds gusting to 45 mph can be expected today. Higher elevations could see gusts of 75 mph. Due to the winds, fire danger is high....
#1 Buena Vista Defeats #11 Rye 48-7
The Demons continue to prove why they are ranked #1 in 1A Football with another impressive victory over the Rye Thunderbolts 48-7. The Demons scored...
Poncha Springs Man Arrested Following Burglary and Standoff
On October 12th, 2025, at about 6:00PM the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a multi residential structure in Poncha Springs, CO...
GARNA Annual Photo contest
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is hosting its 11th annual photo contest for nature photos taken in the Upper Arkansas...
Salida Football Defeats Bayfield 10-9
The Spartans get their first victory of the season over the Bayfield Wolverines 10-9. The Spartans fought hard and used their impeccable defense to...
Chaffee County Clerk Reports 97% of Election Ballots Delivered Ahead of November Vote
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell reports that 97 percent of ballots for the upcoming November 4 election have been successfully...
League of Women Voters to Host Salida Mayoral and City Council Forum Tonight
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a Salida Mayoral and City Council candidate forum tonight, October 13, at the Poncha Springs...
