Chaffee County
NO BURN day, Friday, May 4, noon to 7pm.(0)
The National Weather Service has announced a Red Flag Warning for Chaffee County for Friday, noon to 7pm. Strong winds, dry fuels, and low humidity are forecast for this period.
GARNA presents “Overallocated : Water of the Upper Arkansas River”(0)
Are you curious about the allocation and management of the water in the Upper Arkansas River?
County Sheriff awards scholarship to Buena Vista teen(0)
Sheriff Pete Palmer today announced that Buena Vista resident Catelyn Wagner, 17, is this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado scholarship award for Chaffee County.
Today is a NO burn day(0)
Red flag warning today. Ban is in effect from noon to 8pm. No-burn restrictions prohibit campfires, warming fires, charcoal, barbecue grilling and prescribed burning.
Local Alliance Against Domestic Abuse seeks volunteers(0)
The Alliance Against Domestic Abuse (AADA) is a nonprofit agency empowering victims of domestic violence in Chaffee County by providing information and support services so that they can live a life free from abuse.
Is binge drinking 3, 4 or 5 drinks in a row?(0)
Are you concerned about underage alcohol and drug use in the Salida area and Chaffee County? Build A Generation, the Sheriff’s Office and the Salida Police Department are putting on an eye-opening forum, Wednesday April 18th from 6:30 until 8 at the high school cafeteria. It will be immediately following junior class registration.
Ark Valley Humane Society excerpt from the newsletter(0)
It’s been one year since The Sunshine Shelter began operations to expand the services provided by Ark-Valley Humane Society to southern Chaffee County. In 2011, AVHS took in 1,087 pets, nearly half of which (509) came through the Poncha Springs location, and most of these were felines, thus fulfilling its primary focus: addressing stray, homeless and unwanted cat populations.
Deputies make arrests for underage drinking in Four Mile area(0)
Just before midnight Saturday evening, sheriff’s deputies responding to tips from several people contacted seven young adults and three juveniles at a large bonfire in the Four Mile Recreation Area north of Buena Vista. A red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service and no-burn fire restrictions were in effect at the time, and Chaffee County firefights were called to extinguish the blaze.
Friends of Browns Canyon Host Economic Presentation(14)
Friends of Browns Canyon will host Ben Alexander from Headwaters Economics (headwaterseconomics.org) for a presentation and discussion regarding the potential economic impacts of a National Monument designation for Browns Canyon. Ben will describe Headwaters’ findings from a study conducted on 17 recent National Monument designations, as well as his research on Chaffee County’s unique economic [...]
Congratulations to Josh Hodgson for prestigious award(0)
Selected from several outstanding local youth, Josh will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Colorado Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation. As the new Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County, fifteen year-old Josh is a true example of an extraordinary young man recognized for his sound character, leadership skills, and willingness to give back to the community.
OHV meeting Wednesday, February 8th at 1pm(5)
There will be a public input meeting regarding OHV use on 17 county roads this Wednesday Feb 8 at 1 p.m. in the Commissioner Meeting room of the County Courthouse on Crestone Ave. in Salida. Anyone is welcome to comment in general or with specific reasons why specific routes should or should not be opened.
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