Chaffee County Times

Established in 1880, the Chaffee County Times is a weekly publication that highlights news and events from the Buena Vista, Colorado area.

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Demons knock Sargent out of the park, get stampeded by Lamar

1 week ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

The Demons picked up a third win on Apr. 9, defeating Sargent 12-3. Trey Cardwell, Oakley Robison and Knox Reid each had two hits for the Demons, in addition to hits from Joe Bearrs, Hudson Wingo, Elio Ynfante and Carter Stromer“The guys did a good job offensively, putting together a number of quality at-bats as a team and Oakley and Knox came up with some timely hits again for us,” said coach Greg Perrin.
Colorado Farmhouse Cheese Co. sets up shop in Buena Vista

1 week ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

The Colorado Farmhouse Cheese Company is moved in and ready to roll at the former home of the Jumpin’ Good Goat Dairy in Buena Vista. Located at 31700 Hwy. 24, the farm is buzzing with goats of all shapes and sizes and with plans to open this spring. From restaurants to artisanal cheeseTim Veldhuizen, owner of Colorado Farmhouse Cheese Company, spent 32 years in the restaurant business as a chef, creating menus and recipes.
Buena Vista author releases new novel, hosts signing at BV bookstore

1 week ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

Helen Winslow Black announces ‘Songs My Mother Taught Me’Buena Vista- and Portland-based author Helen Winslow Black will be hosting a book signing at Once Upon a Trapeze Bookstore on Main Street on Apr. 26. Black describes her new novel “Songs My Mother Taught Me” as a story about the relationships between women and the strength the character derives from her relationships with her daughter, her sister and her mother as she figures out how to overcome a challenge..
Lady Demons skate past Ellicott 10-0, defeat James Irwin 4-1

2 weeks ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

After a loss to the CSCHS Lions last week, the Lady Demons bounced back for a resounding 10-0 victory over Ellicott on Apr. 8. “The girls played great soccer,” said coach Kinsey Bowdle. “They kept possession of the ball and moved forward on purpose!”Eva Montgomery led the team in scoring with three goals, followed by Evelyn Hachmann and Adeline Smith with two each and Cora DeWalt, Hannah Wingo and Macy Reavis each contributing one goal. “Eva had a fantastic game,” Bowdle said.
Community book club on ‘The Anxious Generation’ set for Apr. 24

2 weeks ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

Chaffee County Public Health, the Town of Buena Vista and The Book Club Salida are teaming up to host an April 24 book club event on “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. Haidt’s book covers the mental health crisis affecting today’s youth, the impacts of social media and smartphones and the importance of imaginative play. Emily Anderson, deputy director of CCPH, says the inspiration for the book club was twofold.
HPC hears Pearl update, considers education on preservation

2 weeks ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

The Historic Preservation Commission further discussed the Pearl Theater during their monthly meeting on April 2. HPC Chair Mary Therese Anstey sent a summary of the court hearing on March 26 to the rest of the commission. The Groy family, which owns the theater, was granted a continuance to the May court date.
CCFPD responds to allegations of open meeting law violation

2 weeks ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

Shortly after the Times reported that Kira Jones had been named the new Fire Chief for the Chaffee County Fire Protection District, former CCFPD interim chief and firefighter Kent Maxwell sent an email to the Times, other news outlets and staff from the Town of Buena Vista, City of Salida, Town of Poncha Springs and Chaffee County governments. Maxwell alleged “a deliberate violation of Colorado Sunshine/Open Meeting Law” by the CCFPD board.
Demons get PRs at Eagle Valley Invitational

2 weeks ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

The Buena Vista High School Track & Field Team made the trip to Eagle Valley on April 5 to compete in the Eagle Valley Invitational. Head coach Quincey Troudt and the coaching team watched last week’s weather leading up to their original Apr. 5 meet in Salida. “We had a feeling that, ‘If this storm does hit, this meet is going to be canceled,’” she said. “We were able to find the Eagle Valley Invitational in Gypsum early on … and they were more than happy to let us join them.
Demons, Spartans split double-header 1-1

2 weeks ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

The Buena Vista Demons battled hometown rivals, the Salida Spartans, in a doubleheader on Apr. 7, splitting the games 1-1. The Demons narrowly defeated the Spartans in Game 1, finishing 8-7 after a tie-breaking run in the final inning. Oakley Robison scored a run, had three hits in four plate appearances and snagged 3 RBIs. Knox Reid went two-for-three with four RBIs, two doubles and a run. Logan Scott also scored three times for the Demons, and Hudson Wingo had his first hit of the season.
Lady Demons bested by CSCHS 2-1

2 weeks ago | chaffeecountytimes.com | Hannah Harn

The Lady Demons fought hard but fell 2-1 to the Colorado Springs Christian High School Lions on April 3. This was their first true loss of the season. “CSCHS is always well organized, high pressure and disciplined,” said coach Kinsey Bowdle. “We struggled to figure out our defensive shape until the second half.”BV’s Evelyn Hachmann scored in the second half to bring the score to 2-1. Both Hachmann and Eva Montgomery had three shots on the goal. Hannah Wingo was named Player of the Match.