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Chaffee Bo CC Holds Public Hearing, Approves Amendments to 2021 International Energy Code - by Jan Wondra
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (988+ words) Posted by Jan Wondra | May 23, 2026 The Chaffee Board of County Commissioners (Bo CC) held a lengthy public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026-01, amending the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. At the conclusion of the public hearing, and after motions made, withdrawn…...
BV Parent Seeks Graduation Experience for Senior, Files Office for Civil Rights Complaint - by Carly Winchell
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1354+ words) Posted by Carly Winchell | May 22, 2026 Roque stated in her public comment on Monday that her daughter's senior year "should have been focused on theater, graduation, friendships, and the excitement of finishing high school. Instead, she has spent this year experiencing…...
Colorado Receives $40 million in federal funding to purchase water rights associated with the Shoshone Power Plant - by Jan Wondra
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (388+ words) Posted by Jan Wondra | May 22, 2026 Major Environmental Win, and a Step Toward Securing Colorado's Water Future" On Friday morning, May 22, Governor Jared Polis announced a major win for Colorado's water future with $40 million in federal funding to protect the Colorado…...
Salida Summertime Plaza Reopens - by Jan Wondra
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (226+ words) Posted by Jan Wondra | May 22, 2026 The City of Salida has reopened the "Salida Summer Plaza, clposing off F Street from Sackett up past Second Street for the summer months. The goal: to create a vibrant pedestrian-focused downtown experience for residents…...
Lovers BV Rebrands, Schedules Demonstration for Saturday, May 23 - by Carly Winchell
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (159+ words) Posted by Carly Winchell | May 22, 2026 The local group, Lovers BV, announced a rebrand and an upcoming demonstration from 10: 00 a. m. to 12: 00 noon on Saturday, May 23. The gathering will take place at the intersection of East Main Street and South Main Street near…...
Hickenlooper Plans Amendment to Block Tina Peters Payout From Trump's $1. 8 B Slush Fund - by Jan Wondra
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (349+ words) Posted by Jan Wondra | May 22, 2026 Amendment would prevent Trump from giving a single taxpayer dollar to Tina Peters "Election deniers who break the law are not victims. They are criminals. The last thing we should do is reward these people…...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - by Jan Wondra
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (295+ words) Posted by Jan Wondra | May 22, 2026 In a message in front of the U. S. House earlier this week Representative Brittany Pettersen shown a light on an issue that impacts so many Colorado families and communities " mental health and the crisis impacting American…...
Trustees Discuss Extraterritorial Water, Concerns with County Process - by Carly Winchell
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (691+ words) Posted by Carly Winchell | May 21, 2026 Planning Director Marika Kopp brought the issue of extraterritorial water to the Buena Vista (BV) Board of Trustees during its Tuesday, March 12, meeting. Kopp sought direction from trustees on how to handle requests for water…...
"Save our Parks" Group Outlines the Governments "Fail-by-Design" Plan for Our National Parks - by Jan Wondra
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (620+ words) Posted by Jan Wondra | May 21, 2026 For most Americans who love the outdoors, our national parks are a national treasure. Not so for the man holding the position as Secretary of the Department of Interior, Doug Burgum. He sees dollar signs…...
Salida City Council Reaffirms 5-H LLC R-2 Zoning, Voters To Decide Nov. 3 - by Merrell Bergin
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (369+ words) Posted by Merrell Bergin | May 21, 2026 The Salida City Council met in regular session on Tuesday May 19, 2026. In short order, council members approved the Consent Agenda without any discussion. A second reading and public hearing is now set on this matter…...