Wednesday August 6th Weather Forecast
Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue across the area through the end of the week. This, along with breezy westerly winds will keep...
Tuesday August 5th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are up from the Voluntary Flow Management Program. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 561 Cubic Feet Per Second....
Chaffee Chips announces 2025 wildfire mitigation events
To help landowners create defensible space around their homes, Chaffee Chips will coordinate free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services...
Salida City Council to Consider Annexation and Committee Appointments Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. with several key items on the agenda under new business. Council will...
DUI Arrest After UTV Driven into Arkansas River Near Ruby Mountain Campground
On Sunday August 3rd, 2025 at approximately 12:55PM the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call concerning a side-by-side...
Race for Salida Mayor Heats Up
There are now two official candidates in the race to become Salida’s next Mayor. Justin Critelli, current City Council member and former Mayor...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meet Today
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting today with a full agenda. Key items expected to be addressed include:...
Tuesday August 5th Weather Forecast
Near record temperatures are possible across the area through the end of the week. Elevated fire danger can be expected. The National Weather...
Monday August 4th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are down from yesterday. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 541 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 577...
Places to Age Raises Over $90,000 in Recent Matching Funds Campaign
Places to Age is pleased to announce the success of its recent matching funds campaign. Launched in May, this campaign had the goal of raising...
Measles Exposure Reported in Chaffee County
Chaffee County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an out-of-state visitor who was in the area recently. Health officials are notifying...
Tragic Paddleboarding Accident at Eleven Mile State Park Claims Life of Man and Dog
A paddleboarding outing turned deadly Friday evening at Eleven Mile State Park after a sudden wind storm swept through the area, throwing three...
