Western Fremont Historical Society will present “R.I.P. in Our Valley” Oct. 31, a cemetery crawl at the Cotopaxi and Coaldale ...

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to support rezoning several properties in Garfield for commercial use, despite opposition from neighboring property owners.

Chaffee County commissioners heard updates about local youth programs, the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) and the county 4-H program, and the results of the county’s 2025 audit.

A celebration of life for Julie Anne Thiessen will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 24, 2026, at Poncha Springs Town Hall, 333 Burnett Ave.

Dear Editor On Jan. 22 at 8:04 p.m., Commissioner P.T. Wood called 911 and reported a large fire with flames and smoke at the Calco building, seen from about a quarter mile to the west.

Some on Salida City Council talk as if any new construction will ease a housing crisis. Watch what actually happens.