CHAFFEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Salida, Colorado PRESS RELEASE October 17, 2021 On this date at approximately 0949 hours the Chaffee County Communications Center received a call of an assault involving a knife. During the conversation the female victim related that she just had her throat cut and the suspect was still on scene. Deputies responded […]

CHAFFEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Salida, Colorado PRESS RELEASE Due to moderating conditions over the past week, including cooler temperatures and widespread moisture, I am lifting Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for unincorporated Chaffee County effective 0600, Thursday, October 7, 2021. The USFS lifted their restrictions effective immediately on October 6. *****Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze*****