Community Town Hall · Mobilize

What happens in Chaffee County when ICE agents are present? ICE activity has increased across Colorado, including in rural areas. Our community has also been touched, and many residents have expressed concern about the impact on families and neighbors. Questions are circulating: Will we see more ICE agents locally? How are our institutions prepared? What plans are in place? How do local law enforcement agencies interact with ICE? Join the Chaffee Immigrant Partnership Team and Ark Valley Indivisible in this town hall to hear directly from local leaders about how our community responds, how agencies coordinate, and what residents can expect when immigration enforcement occurs locally. Panelists include: Chaffee County Sheriff Andy Rohrich Salida Police Chief Russ Johnson Salida School Superintendent David Blackburn Mayor Justin Critelli Chaffee County Commissioner P.T. Wood They will address: Current policies and procedures How the Sheriff’s Office and Police Department interact with and respond to ICE When and how local agencies coordinate or communicate with federal immigration authorities The policies and responsibilities of the school district How local agencies coordinate with each other How information would be communicated to the public What residents should do if they suspect ICE activity Clear information helps reduce uncertainty. This town hall gives residents an opportunity to hear directly from local leaders and ask questions about how our community responds to ICE actions. The event will include a moderated Q&A session with attendees. Community members are invited to submit questions in advance by submitting when registering on Mobilize. Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM (doors open at 5:30) Location: Salida High School Gym "The Salida School District does not approve nor disapprove the content of outside use as qualified under district policies.”