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On Friday, June 9, the Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA), Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) are presenting the 24th Annual Headwaters Institute, an all-day workshop for the public and first year river guides that provides education and leadership in watershed education. 

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The Pine Creek Giant Slalom made a splash in its first year under the CKS Paddlefest umbrella with more than 40 paddlers who made their way down the rapid late into the evening Friday.

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Using the flow of the river, the contestants would splat their kayaks – or push them against – the three rocks near Ramsour Bridge, throwing in any tricks they could manage for extra points such as loops, spins, cartwheels and even paddle twirling.

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Paddlefest 2023 wraps up a weekend of community and connection for paddlers

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At its May meeting, the Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $6.24 million to fund 52 trail projects across Colorado as recommended by CPW for its 2023 - 2024 OHV Trail Grant funding awards.

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Roving photographer William Helms noticed these Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep rams hanging out on a Friday afternoon earlier this month above CR 306. Helms sent the photograph by email to editor@chaffeecountytimes.com

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With spring upon us, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds citizens and visitors that bears have emerged from hibernation and are beginning their search for food.

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Buena Vista’s own whitewater festival CKS Paddlefest is right around the corner, set for May 26-29. The Memorial Day weekend festivities on and off the river provide a kickoff to the town’s summer season.

“It’s just a good ‘kickoff to summer’ event. We always call it that, and it always feels like it,” CKS Paddlefest event coordinator Cat Tobin said. “This time of year, lots of people are coming into town and getting … on the Arkansas. The water’s coming up and the desert flowers are blooming.”

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Colorado’s backcountry and outdoor recreation areas saw a surge of visitors and users during and after the pandemic. Now, in an effort to reduce human waste left behind by hikers, campers and other Colorado backcountry enthusiasts, “Doo” Colorado Right will be distributing more than 3,500 PACT Lite kits for free at visitors’ centers and trail organizations across the state starting May 26.

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To kick off the summer outdoor recreation season and educate people about water safety, the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is hosting “Gear Up for Summer” on Saturday at Riverside Park in Salida.

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Vicki Genfan, named one of the top 50 acoustic guitarists in the world by the esteemed Guitar Player Magazine, will perform a benefit concert at 7 p.m. on May 30 at the Salida SteamPlant in downtown Salida.

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Run, jog and walk to raise funds for the new first responder-themed park on the west side of Buena Vista in Sunset Vista neighborhood.

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Deerhammer, Eddyline launch latest Trail Forge barrel, start Crank ‘n’ Hammer trail work

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The first weekend of May was met with blue skies, budding leaves and around 250 trail runners in the 33rd Collegiate Peaks Trail Run, hosted by Optimist Club of Buena Vista.

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Run, jog and walk to raise funds for the new first responder-themed park on the west side of Buena Vista in Sunset Vista neighborhood.

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Deerhammer, Eddyline launch latest Trail Forge barrel, start Crank ‘n’ Hammer trail work

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The first weekend of May was met with blue skies, budding leaves and around 250 trail runners in the 33rd Collegiate Peaks Trail Run, hosted by Optimist Club of Buena Vista.

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As I progress with new skills, techniques and fly patterns, I keep thinking about what fly fishing means to me.

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With just a few days leading up to their cleanup effort, the Buena Vista Rec Department reports a strong volunteer showing for this year’s Keeping Bewnie Buena neighborhood cleanup.

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FIBArk Whitewater Festival announced Monday its participation in the 2023 Kayak Freestyle Colorado Cup, a three-part series that culminates in an overall champion from the Colorado tour freestyle kayak events.

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As drama around donkeys continues to fulfill the definition of “an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances,” additional interviews were conducted, emails received and comments posted online.

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As summer grows ever closer, Buena Vista’s annual Gold Rush Days continue to come together. But with a stubborness usually reserved for the animals involved, the independently run burro race has become a contentious issue for applicants, town staff and racers alike.

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The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation is excited to announce the return of the annual Cancer Walk on Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m.

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BV Rec will be hosting the third annual Keeping Bewnie Buena event. The neighborhood clean-up, made up of volunteers, spans Buena Vista’s streets, parks, trails and open spaces. The event, set for Sunday, April 30, will clean up the town before summer events kick off in May.

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The Bureau of Land Management is accepting competitive bids to lease public lands for solar energy projects on approximately 1,064 acres in Saguache County in the Cañon City district.

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The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and the nonprofit Greater Arkansas River Nature Association are sponsoring a free four-part educational series to train volunteers to help steward the public lands of the Upper Arkansas Valley.

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Man suffers minor head injuries in hot tub incident near Nathrop, CPW searches for animal

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When pandemic experts advised Americans to avoid crowds and spend more time in the great outdoors, unprecedented numbers of Coloradans grabbed their gear and made a beeline to the high country to camp, hike, ski, fish, raft, kayak, climb, bike and more.

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GARNA’s gear library is expected to launch this summer. The non-profit first started exploring plans for a gear library around 2016.

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“March!” One of those curious words capable of conjuring multiple images, memories and meanings in the brain.

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Buena Vista’s Planning & Zoning Commission has adopted the Rodeo Grounds and Chicago Ranch Master Plan after more than a year of planning, community input and consultation. The plan will go before the board of trustees at their March 14 meeting.

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The 2023-2024 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses can be found in the 2023 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado (En Español ). For individuals, ages 18 through 64, an $11.50 Habitat Stamp is required with the first license purchase for the year. Youth under age 16 can fish with one rod for free, and CPW provides opportunities throughout the season to learn how to fish.

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The Salida and Leadville Ranger Districts of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands are seeking comments on a proposal to address impacts from vehicle-based dispersed camping on National Forest System lands in Chaffee, Fremont, Saguache, Park and Lake counties.

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After years of effort, ice rink dreams may be coming true for Chaffee County. Ice Rink for Chaffee County, a local nonprofit focused on establishing recreational ice space for Salida and Buena Vista, is working on a contract for a future rink in the south end of the county.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering changes to policies and regulations that direct the distribution of big game hunting licenses in Colorado.

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Youth and adult sports leagues have long been a staple of the Buena Vista Rec Department’s programming. Now, with the addition of cooking classes with local chef Tom Campbell, BV Rec is looking forward to exploring more fine arts opportunities.

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Registration is currently open for all events at runsignup.com.  The marathon field is over 60% full, and the half marathon field is over 70% full.  Registration prices will increase after Jan. 31.