Cailey McDermott

Republican Toby Taylor announced he is running for Chaffee County commissioner in District 3, against incumbent Democrat P.T. Wood.

Poncha Springs Trustees will discuss potential names for the Poncha Meadows Park during their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 26 at the Poncha Springs Town Hall, 333 Burnett Ave.

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KHEN finished its two-week spring pledge drive on May 3, surpassing its $25,000 goal by raising $27,918. The success marks the first time the community radio station has set and exceeded a goal of $25,000, a figure attributed to increased listenership and interest.

In an effort to improve the highway corridors in Poncha Springs, the town recently launched a Facade and Frontage Improvement Grant program for existing and future businesses.

Heart of the Rockies Snowmobile Club held the 32nd annual ride and barbecue for Starpoint consumers May 17.

In an effort to create social/recreational gatherings for the mobility-impaired who like to walk, Dave Ward of Poncha Springs is starting a group called Walk and Roll.

Chaffee County commissioners heard a lengthy presentation from County Technology Services Inc. about the county’s five-year loss analysis and pool update during their work session June 8.

After more than three hours of discussion, including 19 public commenters, Chaffee County commissioners denied a conditional permit use for a campground in the Pine Creek area.

Tom Waters and Corrine Servis with Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area presented an idea for a new put-in and future campground to better access the popular and mellow Milk Run section of river during the Chaffee County commissioners’ June 8 work session.