The Chaffee County Times

The Chaffee County Times Buena Vista, Colorado's hometown newspaper Chaffee County Times is a newspaper in Buena Vista, Colorado, USA covering news in the community.

The Chaffee County Times is published weekly in Buena Vista and is owned by Arkansas Valley Publishing.

Chaffee County Veteran Service Officer Ashley Ottmer will be available for appointments in Buena Vista from 9 a.m. to 4 ...
12/27/2025

Chaffee County Veteran Service Officer Ashley Ottmer will be available for appointments in Buena Vista from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 20 at the American Legion building, 388 N Railroad Street.

Chaffee County Veteran Service Officer Ashley Ottmer offers appointments in Buena Vista for veterans to discuss VA benefits and get assistance with claims.

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center announced Dec. 23 that its Sleep Medicine clinic will be moving its locatio...
12/27/2025

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center announced Dec. 23 that its Sleep Medicine clinic will be moving its location on HRRMC’s main medical campus in Salida.

The Sleep Medicine clinic at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is moving to a new location on Dec. 29. No disruption in services.

Chaffee County commissioners considered several fiscal items during their Dec. 16 meeting, including a proposed intergov...
12/26/2025

Chaffee County commissioners considered several fiscal items during their Dec. 16 meeting, including a proposed intergovernmental agreement for the Bustang, landfill fee adjustments for 2026 and amendments to the 2026 budget.

Chaffee County commissioners discuss Bustang agreement, landfill fee adjustments, and budget amendments for 2026. Important fiscal items considered.

The Buena Vista High School girls’ basketball team blew past Lake County, Lamar and La Junta last week, bringing them to...
12/25/2025

The Buena Vista High School girls’ basketball team blew past Lake County, Lamar and La Junta last week, bringing them to a 5-1 record as they head into 2026.

The Buena Vista High School girls' basketball team dominated their recent games, showcasing aggressive play and strong defense. Exciting times ahead!

The BVHS Demons had a tough weekend Dec. 19 and 20, facing Lamar and La Junta and falling to both.
12/24/2025

The BVHS Demons had a tough weekend Dec. 19 and 20, facing Lamar and La Junta and falling to both.

The BVHS Demons faced tough losses against Lamar and La Junta in a challenging weekend. Coach Flores emphasizes the need for improvement.

The Chaffee Housing Authority passed its $4.8 million budget for 2026 at its meeting on Dec. 18, following a lengthy dis...
12/24/2025

The Chaffee Housing Authority passed its $4.8 million budget for 2026 at its meeting on Dec. 18, following a lengthy discussion that stemmed from disagreement about how much to spend on emergency housing.

The Chaffee Housing Authority's 2026 budget sparks debate over emergency housing funding. Board members seek better support for homelessness prevention.

The Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of a new proposed county burn ordinance. This reading included ame...
12/24/2025

The Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of a new proposed county burn ordinance. This reading included amendments that restrict open fires and open burnings in unincorporated areas of Chaffee County.

Chaffee County's new burn ordinance restricts open fires and burnings, defines pile size, and aims to promote responsible burning.

The BV Demons Wrestling team tackled two events in Walsenburg last weekend, the Walsenburg JV Tournament and the Pete & ...
12/24/2025

The BV Demons Wrestling team tackled two events in Walsenburg last weekend, the Walsenburg JV Tournament and the Pete & Ina Gomez Invitational.

BV Demons Wrestling team competes in Walsenburg, with three wrestlers winning their weight classes. Coach Jared Todd praises team's improvement.

The Sangre de Cristo Electric Association had several outages Dec. 19 during high winds that affected much of the state....
12/23/2025

The Sangre de Cristo Electric Association had several outages Dec. 19 during high winds that affected much of the state. SDCEA communications specialist Chris McGinnis said wind gusts downed six poles on CR 270, south of CR 280, on Dec. 19.

SDCEA worked tirelessly to restore power to affected members during high wind outages in Colorado. Learn about their efforts and safety tips.

The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a forum on domestic, intimate partner and sexual violence from no...
12/23/2025

The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a forum on domestic, intimate partner and sexual violence from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 12.

Join the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County for a forum on domestic violence. Learn about the impact, how to help, and new federal policies.

The Town of Buena Vista is seeking community input to guide upcoming revisions to regulations around temporary vendors.
12/23/2025

The Town of Buena Vista is seeking community input to guide upcoming revisions to regulations around temporary vendors.

Buena Vista seeks community input on temporary vendor regulations. Survey open until Jan. 15. Planning and Zoning Commission to review in Feb.

The Buena Vista Board of Trustees adopted a water conservation and efficiency plan at their Dec. 9 meeting.
12/23/2025

The Buena Vista Board of Trustees adopted a water conservation and efficiency plan at their Dec. 9 meeting.

Buena Vista adopts water conservation plan to save 650 million gallons of water over 20 years. Plan includes rate adjustments and infrastructure improvements.

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