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Natural Grocers Receives Chaffee’s Got Heart Spotlight
Natural Grocers in Salida was recently spotlighted by Chaffee’s Got Heart. The board sat down with Natural Grocers’ Co-President Kemper Isely to...
Two Million Fully-Vaccinated Coloradans — More Summer Fun For All of Us
Thursday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced a significant COVID-19 milestone; the state now has more than two million fully vaccinated...
Salida City Council Approves Resolution Allowing Businesses to Use Outdoor Spaces
Salida Outdoors -- Here We Come. During its May 4 regular meeting, the Salida City Council voted to approve Resolution 2021-14 which will allow...
Lt. Governor Proclaims May as Colorado Mental Health Month
In a virtual proclamation ceremony on Monday, a group of the state's health and government officials marked the state's commitment to programs...
Upcoming COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinics in Fremont County
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 4 and 5, Fremont County Public Health and Environment (FCPHE) will offer free COVID-19 testing in Cotopaxi....
Salida City Council to Discuss Temporary Business Outdoor Expansion and Downtown Mobile Vending
Starting at 6:00 p.m. on May 3, the Salida City Council will host a work session where they will discuss the Temporary Business Outdoor Expansion....
Lake County looks at opening outdoor events and emphasizes vaccines, testing and continued distancing and masking
Leadville and Lake County continue to see COVID-19 cases each week, although officials are optimistic about bringing back events (particularly...
Governor Polis Amends and Extends Mask Order
Executive Order Allows Individuals to Remove Masks in Public Indoor Spaces if 80 percent of Individuals Have Proof of Vaccination Governor Jared...
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications Open May 3
Applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund open at 12:00 noon on May 3. The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant...
COVID-19 cases on the rise in CO and Chaffee County, CDC Issues “Safe-to-do” List
Bucking the national trend, cases of COVID-19 are rising in Colorado, while rates of vaccination are slowing. That same slowing vaccination rate is apparent in Chaffee County
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