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Crash leaves one dead on Highway 24
BUENA VISTA, Colo. (KKTV) - Buena Vista police reported that on Friday a motorcycle and a car crashed, and the motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries. The Buena Vista Police Department, Chaffee County Fire, Chaffee County EMS, and the Colorado State Patrol arrived to Highway 24 and Mill St. to respond to the crash.
Felt chosen as new GM for water conservancy district
The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board of directors selected Greg Felt as the next District general manager during its monthly meeting Thursday in Salida. The board made offers to two finalists for the job – Felt and Blake Osborn, a water resources specialist for the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District – and voted to approve a contract with Felt following an executive session.
BV Board of Trustees Continue Two Public Hearings, Move Chicago Ranch Annexation Petition Forward
The Buena Vista (BV) Board of Trustees (BoT) met on Tuesday, July 9. After a work session featuring a report from Airport Manager Jack Wyles and Town Administrator Brian Berger, the Trustees entered their regular session and quickly took care of their agenda items as they continued two hearings, found the Chicago Ranch annexation petition to be in compliance, and postponed a presentation by the Chaffee County Office of Emergency Management.
Fire near Davis Meadow fully contained
The U.S. Forest Service reported a fire July 7 north of Buena Vista near the Davis Meadow Trail in Chaffee County. As of July 8, the fire had burned 0.1 acre, and the Forest Service said it was contained at around 4 p.m. that day. The Forest Service also confirmed...
Dear Editor: School supply drive starts now
Remember what it was like as a kid, getting all new stuff for the first day of school? How about the excitement of having bright unbroken crayons, pencils to sharpen and fun backpacks. Every year Chaffee County Department of Human Services hosts a school supply drive so that all students feel that same excitement about school. Last school year, with the help of your donations, we were able to issue school supplies and fees for 150 students in Salida and Buena Vista Schools. Your donations really make a difference, and they help us continue this program year after year.
Exhibit by Chaffee County Artist Wendy Wibbens Now on Display at HRRMC
A collection of original colored pencil and graphite drawings by Buena Vista artist Wendy Wibbens is on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) now through September 30. Wibbens seeks to bring attention to elements in nature that are hidden, overlooked, or underappreciated into her art. “Many...
PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:. On April 25, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Chaffee records.
‘Healing in Chaffee’ is a compilation of news items related to health
The Salida Museum recently presented The Mountain Mail with a copy of “Healing in Chaffee County and Surrounding Areas.”. The 110-page spiral-bound book, printed locally by Chaffee Printing Center, was compiled by former Mail reporter Arlene Shovald and edited and illustrated by Earle Kittleman with photos and other artifacts from historical documents. Shovald and Kittleman are on the board of directors of the Salida Museum.
Social Host Ordinance Second Reading to Salida City Council on July 16
The Salida Social Host Ordinance is set to have its second reading and a public hearing by the Salida City Council during their regular meeting starting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 in the Council Chambers, located in the Touber Building (448 East First Street). Chaffee County Youth Alliance...
Chaffee BoCC Gives Conditional approval for Concert at The Meadows Permit to South Main Arts and Parks Trust
In an hours-long session, the Chaffee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) gave conditional approval to South Main Arts and Parks Trust, for a special event permit for a June 26-29, 2025 concert at The Meadows, on the outskirts of Buena Vista. The 10,000-person concert permit (plus 600 staff) is the...
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