Chaffee County
Coverage of Chaffee County in the Nexus archive.
- Rain chances increase today as monsoon moisture arrives
The North American Monsoon brings increased rain, thunderstorms, and localized flooding risks to southern Colorado today, particularly in the Palmer Divide, Teller County, Chaffee County, the San Luis Valley, and near Aspen Acres.
- Half-ton boulder crushes, kills Silverthorne man on Chaffee County trail
A man from Silverthorne died after a half-ton boulder and rocks fell on him while he was walking on a trail in Chaffee County. The incident occurred on Tuesday.
- Half-ton boulder crushes, kills Silverthorne man on Chaffee County trail
A man from Silverthorne died after a half-ton boulder fell on him while he was walking on a trail in Chaffee County. The incident occurred on Tuesday.
- Another round of some storms across the plains and along the interstate
Severe storms are expected today in Southern Colorado, particularly in areas west of Interstate 25, including Chaffee, Saguache, and Fremont counties. The storms are predicted to occur from the afternoon into the overnight hours, following dry and sunny conditions earlier in the day.
- Suspected arsonist sought in attempted Chaffee County forest fire: CCSO
Law enforcement in Chaffee County, Colorado, is seeking a suspected arsonist after firefighters discovered burned trees and evidence of an intentionally set fire west of Clear Creek Reservoir on June 14. The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office confirmed the investigation into the incident, which occurred in a National Forest Service area.