La Plata Fire Grows to 54 Acres Near Leadville; 0% Containment Reported
The La Plata Fire is burning southwest of Leadville, west of Twin Lakes, and south of Highway 82 near the Chaffee and Lake County line. As of today,...
ICE Presence in Chaffee County
The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners acknowledges that there is federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in Chaffee...
Thursday August 21st Weather Forecast
Today will be mostly dry with only a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.A cold front moves in tomorrow, lowering temperatures and increasing...
Seat belt enforcement period results in 1,593 citations statewide
Statewide — From July 21 to Aug. 1, the Colorado Department of Transportation supported the Colorado State Patrol and 58 local law enforcement...
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Announces Ribbon Cutting for Strange Craft Beer Company.
Buena Vista, CO – August 18, 2025 – The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce announced that it will host a welcome celebration for the Strange Craft Beer...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Announces 3 Recipients for the 2025 Impact Grants
(CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) August 19, 2025 – The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is pleased to announce three local nonprofit organizations...
La Plata Fire Burning Near Twin Lakes
The La Plata Fire is burning about two miles north of La Plata Peak, west of Twin Lakes, and south of Highway 82 near the Chaffee–Lake County line....
Buena Vista Police Investigating Crash That Injured Pedestrians
The Buena Vista Police Department says three people were injured yesterday morning after a vehicle struck two pedestrians and then crashed into a...
Man Arrested After Salida Home Invasion
The Salida Police Department says a man has been arrested after a couple woke to find him inside their home, rummaging through belongings and...
Fremont County Reports Two West Nile Deaths
The Fremont County Health Department says two people have died from the West Nile virus. Public Health Director Paula Buser shared in a statement,...
Tuesday August 19th Weather Forecast
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible today through Thursday. More widespread thunderstorms will be possible for the weekend...
Salida Ward 3 Council Race
Incumbent Ward 3 Councilwoman Wayles Martin has announced she will run for election to the seat in November. Martin has served on the Salida City...
