Dec 7, 2024 · Chaffee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Sean Hayes has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation related to Hayes’ alleged use of excessive physical force Oct. 31 in Salida.

Jan 7, 2025 · The Colorado Bureau of Investigation, in partnership with the Park County Sheriff’s Office and 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office, announced that it obtained arrest warrants Jan. 3 for two murder suspects, Johnny Rankin Morris, 46, and Hailey Cole, 43, who were captured Dec. 30 in Poplarville, Mississippi.

On Monday, Jan. 27, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget released a memo freezing all federal spending on loans and grants. On Wednesday the 29th, the OMB released another memo rescinding the previous one.

Dec 16, 2024 · The facility is still in its final stages of construction and includes a co-located Sheriff's Office annex, Emergency Medical Services' north-end station, Office of Emergency Management's Emergency Operations Center flex site, …

Dec 6, 2024 · Lake County officials announced in a press release their intent to develop 24 duplex homes in Leadville, called “Housing @ 10,200,” which will be open to Chaffee County applicants during the third lottery pull.

Dec 29, 2024 · On the morning of the 31st, Monarch Mountain will wrap up 2024 with an early morning climb to the top of Panorama to toast the New Year. The climb begins at 7:30 a.m. and requires an uphill pass to be purchased in advance.

Nov 15, 2024 · Grumpus Crawl incorporates winter holiday traditions and figures from various traditions, including the Bulgarian Kukeri, the Welsh Mari Lwyd and the German Belsnickle. Morgan Reitmeyer, one of the Crawl’s creators, started the event a few years ago.

Dec 28, 2024 · As Chaffee County begins to be recognized for its low light pollution and prime night-sky viewing locations, a new Buena Vista tent manufacturer is rolling out a design that allows campers to sleep under the stars while being protected from the elements.

Jan 2, 2025 · View the Chaffee County Times for Thursday, January 2, 2025

Nov 26, 2024 · The owner of the Chaffee County Times, O’Rourke Media Group, is exploring and considering a sale of our office building at 209 E. Main Street in Buena Vista. This sale does not include the newspaper, website or other assets of the business.