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Carole Nancy Jackson

May 23, 1936 ~ April 21, 2024 Carole Nancy (Hillen) Jackson, 87, of Salida, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 23, 1936, in Pomona,…


Get on Board for Ark Valley Humane Society

By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-chair  This past Sunday I had the pleasure to be part of the Ark-Valley Humane Society volunteer and foster appreciation event. It was so much fun to meet everyone and share…


Friday, April 26th Weather

A weather system will start impacting our area today, lasting through the weekend.  Cooler temperatures, heavy wet mountain snow, and rain across the lower elevations can be expected.  Salida and Buena Vista will see a…


Thursday, April 25th Weather

A system is moving in for the weekend bringing cooler air and increased snow chances over the higher terrain and rain across the lower elevations.  A Red Flag Fire Warning remains in effect for the…



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Dolores Mae (Pfister) Rudy

July 13, 1929 ~ April 20, 2024 Dolores was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on July 13th, 1929, to William and Mary Pfister.  She was the oldest of five children.  In September 1950, Dolores married the love of…


Wednesday, April 24th Weather

Critical fire weather conditions continue.  A Red Flag Fire Warning remains in effect for the San Luis Valley, Fremont County and the I-25 corridor. Rain and mountain snow return to the area tomorrow and will…


Highway 50 Closure Update from CDOT

County Road 26 opened this morning to provide immediate relief for local commuters as Colorado Department of Transportation crews continue inspecting the bridge that crosses Blue Mesa Reservoir at Dillon Pinnacles and working with a…


Tuesday, April 23rd Weather

Critical fire weather conditions continue.  A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for the San Luis Valley, Fremont County and along the I-25 corridor. Rain and mountain snow return to the area Thursday and…


US Highway 50 Resurfacing Project from Coaldale to Salida

Chaffee and Fremont Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner A&S Construction, CO, will begin a highway resurfacing project on US Highway 50 from Coaldale to Salida on April 29.Project work consists…