The CPRA (Colorado Pro Rodeo Association) Rodeo is one of the highlights of the annual Chaffee County Fair. The rodeo takes place during the first Friday and Saturday of the event, and brings plenty ...

The Trump tax bill — which the Trump administration refers to as the ‘big beautiful bill’ and many of the rest of us call the big bloated bill– is going to wallop the state’s carefully-balanced annual ...

The prosecution in the murder case of The People versus Barry Morphew has released its witness list for the case, and it is 15 pages long. District Attorney Anne Kelly of the 12th Judicial District of ...

This morning, July 30, we can confidently say that the Ark Valley Voice (AVV) Christmas in July fund drive has gone over the $20,000 mark. This puts us 66 percent of the way to our goal of raising $30 ...

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is seeking information to locate and apprehend Jesus Damian Nieblas, a former San Miguel County Sheriff’s Deputy. It is alleged that Nieblas possessed 27 ...

The Buena Vista Public Library (BVPL) has announced it has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Gates Family Foundation. The funds will go toward the library’s ongoing expansion project, which will ...

The Salida Planning Commission moved smoothly through more than two hours’ worth of new business at their July 28 regular meeting. Two items comprised the agenda; annexation and zoning for the ...

We announced at the Christmas in July celebration late last week, that Ark Valley Voice (AVV) has received a second, $5,000 match challenge from an anonymous donor. If we can raise $5,000 to match it ...

Part II: What Price Are Americans Willing to Pay for Progress? The Real Impacts On Rural America. As AI (artificial intelligence) uses and bitcoin mining accelerate, their soaring energy demands and ...

Those concerned about preserving the equality of rural life, both in the Arkansas Valley and beyond, might rightfully be concerned about the enormous, windowless structures that are beginning to dot ...

One week remains for skiers to get their Ski Monarch Pass at the current pricing. With the No Name Basin expansion, Monarch is adding 377 acres of new terrain for visitors to explore.

A Chance to Explore Your Creative Side The Sangres Art Guild is inviting artists—beginners and experienced alike—to join two, upcoming art classes at 3rd Street Gallery in Westcliffe. Whether you’re ...