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Why Was Barry Morphew Reindicted?

Grand Jury · Salida

Why Was Barry Morphew Reindicted?

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After Barry Morphew was reindicted for the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, Vinnie Politan discusses the evidence that led to this decision and the possible events of the day Suzanne disappeared. (6/24/25)See the Story

What's Happening - June 26-July 2

Salida, Colorado · Salida

What's Happening - June 26-July 2

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Check out this week's local events:See the Story

Trustees award long-line striping contract, discuss bike lane signage

Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista

Trustees award long-line striping contract, discuss bike lane signage

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Buena Vista Trustees approved a $57,337 contract with Roadsafe Traffic Systems to conduct long-line restriping on main roads throughout town later this year at their June 24 meeting.Read Article

The Best Buena Vista and Salida Hikes

Features 25 of the best outings within one hour of Buena Vista or SalidaBuena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Young talent shines at showcase

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The Young Talent Showcase was held Saturday, June 21, at the Legacy Stage in McPhelemy Park. Buena Vista Event Cooperative partnered with Tanner Oharah, music director at Buena Vista High School, to produce the event.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista See the Story

Friends of Fourmile survey found ‘significant decrease’ in Memorial Day use

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Friends of Fourmile, a volunteer chapter of the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association, reports a “significant decrease” in visitor use over Memorial Day weekend, which they feel is “the busiest weekend of the year.”Memorial Day · Buena Vista Read Article

County pursues working lands resilience with ag community

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

After hosting two listening sessions on May 27 and 29, the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to send a plan for a Working Lands Resiliency Initiative.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Town adopts watering schedule

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The Buena Vista Board of Trustees passed a watering schedule for residents during the hot summer months during their meeting June 24.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Needlework Through the Years shows history of fiber arts

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On Saturday, June 21, Buena Vista Heritage hosted its Needlework Through the Years live exhibit at Turner Farm. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., volunteers lined the porch and first floor of the farmhouse, demonstrating various forms of needlework.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

As county revisits LUC ‘glitches,’ landowners renew criticism of entire code

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

An informational session around changes to the Chaffee County Land Use Code was held Saturday by Chaffee Citizens Advocacy, the group confronting efforts to build a geothermal power plant in the county under the banner “Save Our Arkansas Valley.”Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Commissioners approve MOU for co-response program, consider comments on dispersed camping plan

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The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners had a relatively brief but densely packed meeting on June 17.Salida, Colorado · Salida Read Article

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