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Thursday, January 26, 2012
In KSBV News--

Penrose Man Missing
     32-year-old Richard Jones of Penrose was reported missing by family members January 20 and Fremont County Sheriff's officers are seeking information about his "suspicious" disappearance.
     Captain Don Pinover told the Mountain Mail, "The nature of the disappearance is suspicious and an ongoing investigation continues as to......

FBI Says That's Old News
     Federal Bureau of Investigation officials reported recently that no specific or credible threats have been made by international or domestic terrorists in connection with Christo's proposed "Over the River" project.
     The FBI said the information and meetings referenced by the Fremont County Sheriff recently about al-Qaeda .....

Tote That Barge, Lift That Bail
     Inmate labor from the county jail saved an estimated $25,000 during remodeling and renovation of the new Chaffee County Sheriff's Department office that opened this month at 641 W. Third Street in Salida.
     Undersheriff John Spezze said the relocation cost the county $14,000.
     The Sheriff's office moved......

In Sports--
     The Cotopaxi boys varsity basketball team is tied for first place with Sierra Grande in conference play after the Pirates edged past the Centennial Rams 42-40 over the weekend.
     Cotopaxi has a 10-1 season record.  The Pirates take on Custer County tonight.
 
     Salida High School wrestlers are in Peyton tonight

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
In KSBV News--

Saguache Clerk Ousted
     By a two-to-one margin, Saguache County voters yesterday recalled Saguache County Clerk and Recorder Melinda Myers.
     Also by an overwhelming margin, the voters selected Carla Gomez to replace Myers as county clerk.
    Gomez will be sworn in February 7th.

Off-Highway-Vehicle Use to be Discussed
     Discussion groups organized by Chaffee County officials will evaluate the possibility of off-highway-vehicle use on County Road 176 to the top of Tenderfoot Mountain along with 17 other county roads under consideration.
     A meeting will take place February 1st in the Buena Vista Community Center.  The focus will be on ......

GOP To Caucus
     Chaffee County Republicans precinct caucuses will start at 7pm February 7th at the Salida Middle School and the Congregational United Church of Christ in Buena Vista.
     Caucus participants must have been registered as a Republican by December 7th.
     Included in the caucuses are non-binding ......

In Sports--
     The Spartan girls fell to the Demons last night on the basketball court 42-30.  The Buena Vista boys beat Salida 52-38.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
In KSBV News--

Adults Busted For Underage Drinking
     Three adults were arrested during an alleged drinking party at a private home Saturday near Buena Vista on charges including serving alcohol to minors.
     26-year-old Alex Canty and 18-year-old Jessica Armstrong were charged with permitting the serving of alcohol to an underage person.  Both were held in lieu of ......

Hear Me ROAR
     Members of Rags Over the Arkansas River, the local grassroots organization opposing Christo's "Over the River" project, will speak during the Fremont County public hearings Feb. 1 and 2.
     Members of ROAR seek to protect Bighorn Sheep Canyon and the headwaters of the Arkansas River.
     The Feb.1 meeting ......

Park Plan Party Planned
     A Centennial Park Master Plan community input meeting will be held at 5:30pm this Thursday in the Salida SteamPlant annex.
     the latest draft will be presented, followed by questions and answers.
     The plan is on display in the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center and written comments may be submitted there.

Need Some Tax Help? It Don't Cost Nothin'
     Free income tax preparation, including free electronic filing for federal and state returns, will be available at the Salida Community Center January 30 through April 14.
     By appointment only, the service will be provided every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8 to 11 am.

Lamborn Takes Ball and Goes Home
     U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn announced yesterday that he will not attend the State of the Union tonight.  Lamborn said he does not support the policies of Barack Obama, so he's staying home.

Go West Young Man
     Leadville was recently named No. 2 on the True West magazine list of Top Ten True Western Towns.
     The article said, "No matter where you are in Leadville, most of the buildings you see were built between 1880 and 1905.  Even a simple stroll puts you into the Victorian era."

In Sports--
     Chaffee County basketball is tonight on The River Rat.  Buena Vista and Salida meet at Andreas Fieldhouse with the girls game at 6pm.  Jim Wilson and Coach Phil Garduno will have the call.

Monday, January 23, 2012
In KSBV News--

Occupy Holds Meeting
     Occupy Chaffee County organizers attracted about 80 people to a teach-in Saturday at the Salida Community Center to learn about the movement and what they can do locally.
     Organizers detailed deregulatory policies since the 1980's blamed for impacting the middle class negatively and reducing......

Lamborn Announces Re-election Bid
     Rep. Doug Lamborn announced Saturday that he will seek another term in the United States House of Representatives.
     Lamborn represents the 5th Congressional District and is seeking his fourth term.
     He has twice been ranked as the Most Conservative Member of Congress by the National Journal Magazine and sits on......

Christo Coming For Hearings
     Christo will return to Colorado for two public hearings about the "Over the River" Temporary Use Permit February 1st and 2nd in Fremont County.
     A public hearing in Canon City will be at 9am Feb. 1st in the Fremont County Administration Building and a public hearing in Cotopaxi will start at 5pm Feb. 2nd at the......

Poncha Trustees to Meet
     Poncha Springs trustees will convene a regular meeting tonight at 6:30pm at the town hall.
     Agenda items include a business license recommendation from the planning commission, a discussion of positions on the ballot and an executive session for a conference with the town attorney concerning easements subject to possible legal action.

In Sports--
     Seven Spartans placed in their respective weight classes, securing a second place team finish Saturday at the Strasburg Invitational.
     Salida junior Thane Smith and Freshman Jake Schoenfeld won their respective championship matches.
 
     Spartan swimmers tallied 83 points and defeated seven teams Saturday to win the