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HRRMC displays art by Chaffee County’s Wendy Wibbens
SALIDA, Colo.— A collection of original colored pencil and graphite drawings from Buena Vista artist Wendy Wibbens are on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center now through Sept. 30, 2024. As an artist, Wibbens loves to bring attention to elements in nature that are hidden, overlooked...
PUBLIC NOTICE The Chaffee
The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during. their regular meeting August 6th, 2024, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 104. Crestone Ave, Salida, for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the Great. Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War to be held...
Scanga talks water at Chaffee Patriots meeting
As the Southeastern Water Conservancy District contests the city of Aurora’s plans to divert water out of the Arkansas River Basin, the general manager of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District spoke with the Chaffee County Patriots about what a Water Conservancy District actually does. Conservancy districts in Colorado...
Commissioners approve Meadows concert application
Chaffee County commissioners held a quick meeting July 16 in Buena Vista. Commissioner Greg Felt took a moment to notify the public that he’ll be the next general manager of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District beginning Jan. 1. Until then, he’ll be serving in an “associate manager” position.
Embracing Aging Expo Set for Chaffee county Fairgrounds
The date for the 2024 “Embracing Aging” Expo has been set. The event, designed to celebrate and support the aging members of the Chaffee County community, is scheduled for Friday, September 13, at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds in Poncha Springs. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00...
Motorcyclist dies in crash with truck near Mill Street on July 12
On the evening of Friday, July 12, the Buena Vista Police Department reported a fatal motorcycle accident from earlier that afternoon. Officers of the BVPD and Colorado State Patrol and responders from Chaffee County Fire and Chaffee County EMS responded to reports of a car vs motorcycle crash in the area of US Highway 24 and Mill St.
Chaffee Housing Authority Extends Offer for Interim Executive Director
Chaffee Housing Authority Extends Offer to Marjo Curgus of Salida. After returning from Executive Session to their regular monthly meeting on July 18, the Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) Board extended an offer for the position of Interim Executive Director. Reached by phone, Board Secretary Angela Mokate confirmed that an offer had been tendered to Marjo Curgus of Salida.
Chaffee County Department of Human Services Hosts Annual “Back to School Supply Drive”
The Chaffee County Department of Human Services (DHS) is once again hosting their annual “Back to School Supply Drive.” Last year, thanks to generous community donations, DHS was able to provide school supplies to 150 students in Salida and Buena Vista. This year, they are seeking your help...
Weather forecast, July 16-18
Expect showers and thunderstorms in Salida today with an 80 percent chance of rain and a north wind 5-10 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms and an east wind 5 mph. High 86, low 53. There will be a 90 percent chance of...
Assault at Benson’s sees two stabbing victims
At 1:55 a.m. July 16 Salida Police Department and Chaffee County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a reported fight involving several individuals at Benson’s Tavern in Salida. It was reported that one of the individuals involved had a knife. According to a press release, when officers arrived at...
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