DENVER - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program 2022 Request for Proposals.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public input until July 3 about its draft 10-year plan to manage the Arkansas River bighorn sheep herd that ranges from near Buena Vista and Salida to Cañon City and Pueblo West.
The 38th annual Autumn Color Run has changed its name to the Autumn Run after One Love Endurance has taken the reigns from the previous host.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported earlier this week the deaths of two individuals in the Arkansas River and two individuals at Lake Pueblo State Park.
Participants rode hard in the 101st Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo last weekend, delighting fans with a display of showmanship and skill.
Buena Vista has a summer filled with outdoor musical performances and events lined up for June-September of 2022.
Central Colorado Unmanned Aircraft Systems will participate in Drone Safety Day, a day dedicated by the Federal Aviation Administration to focus on drone flying.
The KOA campground near the base of Trout Creek Pass in Johnson Village has been rebranded as the BV Overlook Camp & Lodging by new owners Four Points Funding.
J.T. Shaver, forester with Colorado State Forest Service, presented the 2021 report on the health of the Colorado forest to Chaffee County commissioners at their work session Monday.
The Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo celebrates 101 years of entertainment June 11-12.
The rodeo began as a yearly event in 1921 when locals would compete against each other for fun and sport.
Cottonwood Pass and Independence Pass have opened for vehicular travel. Cottonwood Pass reopened May 27.
In this era of political discord, news driven upheaval, and assorted fears of our choosing, a little therapeutic recreation can go a long way to settle us down.
My preferred outlet has been fly fishing. For decades, it has been a reliable stress reliever and all around great way to spend time out of my self and the trap of time.
CKS Paddlefest enveloped the town Memorial Day weekend as event goers were treated to whitewater fun, spectacular tricks and incredible music.
Kayakers took to the river at South Main to compete in a display of tricks as audiences watched a Pro Freestyle Kayak Competition Saturday.
Competitors flew down an eddy under Beaver Falls Bridge Sunday in a competition to splat their craft against three large boulders in the river.
DENVER – With visitation to Colorado trails expected to increase over the holiday weekend and beyond, a group of eight federal, state and county land managers remind visitors to plan ahead before heading to public lands.
The first Paddlefest started in 2002 as a way to attract tourists to Buena Vista and bring together like-minded people with a passion for rafting and kayaking.
The Colorado State Land Board designated 14 new campsites on its 3,400-acre parcel in the Fourmile Travel Management Area in Chaffee County. A pandemic-driven surge in outdoor recreation resulting in resource damage prompted the project.
Greater Arkansas River Nature Association welcomed Katie Davis as the new Development and Operations Manager.
Buena Vista Boxing Club will host its first exhibition match at 2 p.m., June 5, at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs and Resort pavilion.
Construction of six new courts to begin late June, completed by late September
Scott Erchul and James Bove of High Country Bank in Buena Vista present a check to Leonard Davis of Peak To Peak Pickleball Club for their efforts to build dedicated courts in Buena Vista.
Ark-Valley Humane Society is excited to host the 5th Annual Tails On The Trail 5K Race for the animals at 9 a.m., Sunday, May 22.
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association are hosting the 31st Annual Clean Up Green Up in conjunction with Colorado Public Lands Day May 21.
Browns Creek Alliance, a Chaffee Recreation Adopters group, is hosting a clean-up day at 9 a.m., Monday, May 16, at the popular Browns Creek/Raspberry Gulch dispersed camping and recreation area west of Nathrop, at the base of Mount Antero.
CKS Paddlefest returns May 27-30 for its 20th anniversary celebration.
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The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association are hosting the 31st Annual Clean Up Green Up in conjunction with Colorado Public Lands Day May 21.
Browns Creek Alliance, a Chaffee Recreation Adopters group, is hosting a clean-up day at 9 a.m., Monday, May 16, at the popular Browns Creek/Raspberry Gulch dispersed camping and recreation area west of Nathrop, at the base of Mount Antero.
CKS Paddlefest returns May 27-30 for its 20th anniversary celebration.
DENVER – Colorado river outfitters, including one headquartered in Buena Vista, and the federal government recently submitted their opposing arguments over a minimum wage dispute to an appeals court.
Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze issued a no-burn order for Friday.
The U.S. Forest Service has finalized directives on the usage of ebikes on national parks and trails.
Buena Vista will host the Locals Concert presented by the Salida-Aspen Concert Series with a repeat performance at 7 p.m., May 1, at the Buena Vista High School Performance Commons. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m..
Collegiate Peaks Off Road rentals opened at 710 U.S. Highway 24 at the intersection with Crossman Avenue March 1.
Ben and Wendy Collier opened the business after moving to the valley from Texas a year ago with their four children.
The historic Midland Tunnels on CR 371 north of Buena Vista will be structurally reinforced through a project beginning April 11, which will require temporary closure of a short section of the county road.
Trail runners will be ready to hit the ground running on Saturday, May 7, with the 30th annual Collegiate Peaks Trail Run held by the Buena Vista Optimist Club.
Contrary to popular belief, Roger Hill’s legal battle to fish wherever he chooses on the Arkansas River is alive and well.
A pickleball tournament held at Daren Patterson Christian Academy March 25-27 brought 127 participants, organizers said.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds anglers that the 2022-2023 fishing season is officially here.
The Continental Divide Trail Coalition published the results of the 2021 Small Business Survey with the release of the third biennial CDTC Small Business Report earlier this month.
A major sponsorship from the Unmanned Safety Institute was awarded to Central Colorado Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
The First Ascent Youth Leadership program is now accepting applications for its free multi-day course based out of Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Leadville.
Plans to update the historic Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds and the adjacent Chicago Ranch were presented to the public last week.
In public comment, Dave Holt of Buena Vista Rotary Club addressed the Chaffee County commissioners Tuesday regarding the three event rule which would preclude the Rotary holding the “Colorado versus Texas Tomato War” event Sept. 17 at The Meadows in Buena Vista.
Monarch Mountain is extending its ski season until April 17, the ski area announced Tuesday, citing in excess of 2 feet of snow falling during the most recent storm cycle.
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife launched a new smartphone application this month that will make purchasing hunting and fishing licenses and state park passes easier.
The U.S. Forest Service Salida and Leadville Ranger Districts are seeking public input until April 4 on managing vehicle-based dispersed camping on National Forest System lands in Chaffee, Fremont, Saguache, Park and Lake counties.
The town of Buena Vista has partnered to evaluate the community’s existing parks and trails system, identify gaps, and provide recommendations for future planning efforts with the University of Colorado Denver Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program.
The inaugural Pi Day 5K Run and Relay was hosted by One Love Endurance Events at the Buena Vista River Park Sunday.
The event, which awarded no trophies or places, still drew more then five dozen participants.
Greater Arkansas River Nature Association is currently accepting applicants for the role of administrative director who will serve alongside the impact director in a shared leadership model.
To protect wintering big-game animals and sage grouse species, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds the public that the collection of shed antlers on all public lands west of I-25 is prohibited from Jan. 1 through April 30.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 3,701 reports of sightings and conflicts with bears in 2021, which was a 28 percent decrease from the average number of reports over the previous 2 years in the Centennial State.
Bear activity varied across the state in 2021, mainly attributed to weather and drought patterns in Colorado for most of the spring, summer and into fall.
The inaugural Pi Day 5K Run and Relay, hosted by One Love Endurance Events, will be held from 10-11 a.m., Sunday, March 13, in Buena Vista.
All ages are welcome in this family and stroller friendly event that consists of three laps around the 1.04-mile Buena Vista Golf Course.
Western Archery co-owner Brad Love said construction of their new Colorado Outpost complex at U.S. 285 and U.S. 50 in Poncha Springs is coming right along.
The April 5 deadline for applying for big game licenses is fast approaching.
In order to meet this deadline for new hunters, the Buena Vista Hunter Education Association is hosting the spring classes beginning March 7 at the Buena Vista High School. Classes will be held from 6:30-8:30 for five nights, three nights the first week and two the second week. Exact dates are March 7, 8, 10, 14 and 15.
To help landowners create defensible space around their homes, Chaffee Chips will coordinate free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services in five geographic areas this year.
The countywide fire mitigation program reduces the threat of wildfire by helping homeowners remove potential fire fuels.
Colorado Trout Unlimited will host the 17th annual River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp for teen youth at AEI Base Camp June 12-18, in Taylor Park.
In its latest annual report, the Envision Forest Health Council reports $19 million raised to-date, as well as more than 1,600 community members taking action to implement Chaffee County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
When does a trail to a high alpine lake become loved to death? That is the question at Lost Lake, one of Chaffee County’s most treasured gems.
At 11,800 feet in elevation, the destination gained popularity once promoted online and in visitors’ guides as an easy trek to a tranquil, emerald-green lake.
The 36th annual Ride the Rockies will ride down the Upper Arkansas Valley and then back up the next day.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Corrects number of proposed units on Stackhaus annexation.
CDOT will perform avalanche mitigation operations on US 50 Monarch Pass today, Tues., Feb. 22, beginning at 5 p.m. Motorists will encounter a lengthy delay of at least two hours.
However, please be aware this delay may be extended should unusual circumstances arise. Regional travelers and skiers leaving Monarch Ski Area should plan ahead.
Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2022 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees
The U.S. Forest Service is working toward making a historic cabin near St. Elmo available for overnight rentals.
The Iron City Cabin, which is located a half-mile east of Saint Elmo on FSR 292 next to the Iron City Campground, could be open to guests for $120 per night as soon as this summer.
DENVER – Colorado river outfitters, including one in Buena Vista, won an important court ruling on Thursday in a fight with the Biden administration over an increase in the minimum wage for guides.
The federal appeals court in Denver granted the outfitters' request to temporarily block the increase pending the outcome of an appeal in a lawsuit the outfitters filed in December. It seeks to have the increase overturned.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently released a Backcountry Search and Rescue Study that aims to identify challenges within the existing volunteer-based backcountry search and rescue program in Colorado.
The town of Buena Vista is looking to recruit a handful of residents inside or outside of town limits to consider joining our fun and productive advisory boards. These groups meet throughout the year to provide insight and input to town staff.
A new, casual 5k race is coming to Buena Vista’s River Park this spring. The Pi Day 5k will be local company One Love Endurance’s first ever event on March 13.
The town of Buena Vista hosted Chris Leiber of NES Landscape Architects for a public open house regarding the historic Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds and Chicago Ranch Master Plan Jan. 20.
In two sessions, Lieber presented project details, progress and future plans. He also fielded questions from community members.
The future of Duke Bradford and the Colorado River Outfitters Association’s lawsuit against Joe Biden and the Department of Labor is uncertain. But whether it succeeds or fails, it is having a number of effects that are rippling through the rafting industry.
Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer of the U.S. District Court for Colorado ruled that the request for a preliminary injunction did not meet the legal standard required for him issue it.
The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee releases its third annual report today. The report summarizes 2021 investments and the program’s third funding cycle.
The Peak to Peak Pickleball Club has secured a grant through the Daniels Fund toward their ongoing project to construct six new pickleball courts at the River Park adjacent to the tennis courts.
After delaying its opening until Dec. 11 due to lack of snow, Monarch Mountain received 46 inches in the past week for a season total of 117 inches.
Buena Vista High School sophomore Abram Durbin of Nathrop caught a 24-inch rainbow trout in Salida’s frozen Frantz Lake on Dec. 27. Becky Berry captured the catch before the 17-year-old returned it through the ice hole. Durbin has been ice and fly fishing for a couple of years now, learning …
The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is accepting public comments through Jan. 31 on dispersed camping and travel management planning on BLM public lands in Chaffee County.
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