Chaffee County Government

Chaffee County Government Chaffee County Government serves the almost 20,000 residents of Chaffee County, Colorado.

Nestled in native Ute lands in the upper Arkansas River Valley, Chaffee's strong agricultural history and outdoor recreation focus create its unique character today. CHAFFEE COUNTY SOCIAL MEDIA TERMS OF USE

The following terms apply to official social media accounts maintained by Chaffee County government agencies. While comments are welcome, Chaffee County’s social media accounts are intended to

be a limited forum for communication with members of the public about specific topics. As a result, Chaffee County reserves the right to remove inappropriate content, at its sole discretion, including without limitation, the following:

• Profane or obscene language or content;
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizen and immigration status, political affiliation, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation or gender identity;
• Sexual content or links to sexual content;
• Content that includes unlawful harassment or threats of violence;
• Comments that are not topically related or out of context;
• Commercial or business solicitations;
• Comments that encourage illegal activity or violence of any type;
• Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems;
• Content that violates another party’s legal interests;
• Content that denigrates or defames any person, group, or organization;
• Content that is false or includes malicious statements concerning any County employee, the County, or its operations;
• Disclosure of any non-public, proprietary, confidential, or privileged information;
• Repeated postings of inappropriate or inflammatory material; or
• Statements in support of or opposition to political campaigns, candidates, or ballot measures. Any content posted may be subject to public disclosure under the Colorado Open Records Act. Activity on this account is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regulations and policies.

05/28/2026
From our Chaffee County Sheriff's Office: Effective on 05-28-26 at 10:00AM, unincorporated Chaffee County will no longer...
05/28/2026

From our Chaffee County Sheriff's Office:
Effective on 05-28-26 at 10:00AM, unincorporated Chaffee County will no longer be under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Recent weather has had a positive effect on fire conditions in the valley. We ask that everyone continue to take extreme precautions when open burning in Chaffee County. Thank You -Sheriff Andy Rohrich

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTED:Landfill Equipment OperatorChaffee County seeks a dependable and safety-minded Equipment O...
05/26/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTED:

Landfill Equipment Operator

Chaffee County seeks a dependable and safety-minded Equipment Operator to support daily Landfill operations through heavy equipment operation, site maintenance, scale house support, and customer service. The qualified candidate works well within a structured environment, follows standard operating procedures, cooperates effectively with team members, and takes pride in consistent, hands-on work. This position includes outdoor work in varying conditions as part of regular operations and works a Wednesday-Saturday schedule consisting of four 10.5-hour workdays, including a meal break. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record. 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment and hand/power tools preferred. The full job description can be found on our website.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position with a wage range of $23.43 to $28.71. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA) options, HDHP health savings account with employer contribution, paid sick and vacation leave, holidays, EAP, retirement plan with county contribution, and wellness program. To apply, send a completed employment application, resume, and letter of interest to [email protected]. Applications accepted until June 5th, 2026. EOE.

Please visit https://www.chaffeecounty.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php
for full job description and the County employment application.

‼️Volunteer Opportunity Posted!‼️The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons...
05/21/2026

‼️Volunteer Opportunity Posted!‼️

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons desiring to serve on the Chaffee County Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

Letters will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

For more information, please visit: https://www.chaffeecounty.org/government/boards_committees/index.php

Chaffee County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day 🇺🇸
05/18/2026

Chaffee County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day 🇺🇸

NO BURN DAY: No outdoor burning of any kind allowed in unincorporated Chaffee County on Thursday, May 14th due to extrem...
05/14/2026

NO BURN DAY: No outdoor burning of any kind allowed in unincorporated Chaffee County on Thursday, May 14th due to extreme fire conditions. Drought conditions, dry landscapes, and anticipated high winds result in a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning for our community. Thanks for your cooperation in helping keep our community safer from wildfire risks!

There will be no outdoor burning of any kind allowed in unincorporated Chaffee County tomorrow 05-14-26 because of very poor predicted fire weather. Thank You

Cottonwood Pass Reopening for the Season on May 21st ~5pmBoth Chaffee County and Gunnison County Sides of the Pass to be...
05/12/2026

Cottonwood Pass Reopening for the Season on May 21st ~5pm
Both Chaffee County and Gunnison County Sides of the Pass to be Opened

SALIDA, COLO - Chaffee County Road & Bridge Department announces its plans to reopen Cottonwood Pass for the 2026 summer season before the Memorial Day weekend.

Working in concert with Gunnison County Public Works Department, Chaffee Road & Bridge anticipates Cottonwood Pass will be cleared on both sides of the county line by roughly 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st, and should be opened to vehicular traffic at that time. As is the case every year, this date and time is contingent on weather conditions.

Cottonwood Pass crosses the Continental Divide at 12,120 feet, connecting Chaffee and Gunnison counties on Chaffee County Road 306 and Gunnison County Road 209. Approximately half a million vehicles travel over the Pass each year, which is generally closed from early October through mid-May due to heavy snow accumulation.

♻️♻️E-Waste Recycling Event♻️♻️Do you have old electronics collecting dust? Bring them to our E-Waste Recycling Event an...
05/12/2026

♻️♻️E-Waste Recycling Event♻️♻️

Do you have old electronics collecting dust? Bring them to our E-Waste Recycling Event and help keep harmful waste out of landfills!

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May 16th at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds

Recycle responsibly and help protect the environment! 🌍

It's almost time for the ♻️Free Metal Recycling ♻️ at the Chaffee County Landfill! Drop off times are next Monday, Tues...
05/11/2026

It's almost time for the ♻️Free Metal Recycling ♻️ at the Chaffee County Landfill!

Drop off times are next Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00am-3:30pm May 18-23, 2026 for Chaffee County residents.

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104 Crestone
Salida, CO

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