Ark Valley Voice - Truth Has a Voice
3 days ago · The Ark Valley Voice is an online news source for Chaffee County and the Upper Arkansas Valley in Central Colorado, it seeks to elevate the quality of local journalism to foster an informed and educated public.
Letter to the Editor: Endorsing Julie MCluskie
Oct 7, 2024 · Over the past two years, Representative Julie McCluskie has successfully introduced and passed 18 critical pieces of legislation, eleven of these were endorsed and supported by Republications. This bipartisan effort in a very difficult political world is a key value for Chaffee County, Democratic, Republican and Unaffiliate party members and ...
Monarch Mountain Welcomes New General Manager
Sep 28, 2024 · Monarch Mountain’s new general manager, Chris Haggerty, was present at the Crest on Saturday and Sunday to meet guests and answer questions. Local radio station KHEN talks to Chris Haggerty (left). Photo: Floyd Rovano. Haggerty recently found his way to Salida, properly moving to the area only a week ago. A visit to Breckenridge earlier this ...
Synergy Supports Food, Beverage Service Industry Workers
Oct 1, 2024 · Local nonprofit Synergy is working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Chaffee County’s many food and beverage service workers. Up next, on Oct. 8 they will host a FREE foodservice employees appreciation event in Buena Vista for all those who work in Chaffee County’s bars and restaurants. Restaurants, bars, events caterers and ...
Ark Valley Voice Commissioner Candidate Forum: Audience …
Oct 11, 2024 · Ark Valley Voice (AVV) held a candidate forum on Thursday, September 26 for the five candidates who are running for two seats on the Board of Chaffee County Commissioners (BoCC). All gathered to answer questions on topics of interest to the community. Candidate answers will be published in a series, organized by topic for those unable to attend the event in …
Buena Vista Trustees Hear Cottonwood Lake Dam Improvement …
Oct 3, 2024 · Of the final amount, BV will receive 63 percent of the additional storage. The total project is estimated to cost $917,010 with BV contributing 220,082, UAWCD contributing $146,722, the Ark Basin Round Table contributing $91,701, and …
Musings: Election Candidates, Local and National
Sep 28, 2024 · The two open positions in Districts One and Two have brought out a full slate of candidates. The three candidates for District One include Democrat Gina Lucrezi, Unaffiliated Beth Mason and Republican Norm Nyberg. District Two has two candidates; Democrat Dave Armstrong and Republican Tom McCracken. Our questions and those from audience members ...
School Board Public Comment Resists Censorship
Sep 26, 2024 · Three citizens attended the September 13 Board of Education (BoE) meeting to provide public comment. Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian book cover. Those who spoke seemed united in their resistance to censorship. *It is notable that those who decried public schools, suggested electing a new school board, and called for the punishment ...
Fact-Checking on Social Media: How to Avoid Spreading Viral ...
Oct 5, 2024 · An article by fact-checking website Snopes, breaks down a recent AI image of Trump wading through floodwaters to help storm victims. The image was AI generated but was shared on social media as if it were true, accompanied by false claims that Facebook was censoring the image to harm Trump.
Ark-Valley Humane Society Seeks Community Assistance for Dogs …
Oct 7, 2024 · Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) is requesting emergency help from the community for dogs Neo and Honey. Both need critical medical care after arriving at the shelter in quick succession. AVHS estimates care costs to exceed $9,200. “Any amount given towards our medical fund will make a big ...