Karen L. (Reitzel) Bjurstrom
January 18, 1938 ~ February 28, 2024 (age 86) Karen L. Bjurstrom (Reitzel) passed away on 2/28/2024 after living in the Buena Vista area since 1992 with her husband Earl. Karen was born in St. Paul Mn. On…
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Press Release: Tom McCracken Announces Candidacy for Chaffee County Commissioner
TOM MCCRACKEN FOR CHAFFEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERDistrict 2, announced at the Poncha Springs Town Hall Meeting on January 16, 2024. McCracken, a math teacher at Buena Vista High School for 5 years, retired from schooladministration and…
Wednesday, March 6th Weather
A few snow showers will continue across the Divide today, then widespread rain and snow develops tomorrow and continues through Friday night. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 55. A low…
Trump and Biden come out on top in Chaffee County
By D.J. DeJong Staff Writer The majority of the vote in the Republican primary in Chaffee County Tuesday went to Donald J. Trump with 2,883 votes or 60.2 percent. Nikki Haley received 1,762 votes or…
Tuesday, March 5th Weather
Unsettled weather can be expected for the rest of the week, with chances of mountain snow and a rain/snow mix for the lower elevations. The highest chance of precipitation will be Thursday into Friday. Salida…
Join Heart of the Rockies Radio and Send Off the Spartans in Style!
Cheer on the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team as they make their way to the State Tournament! The bus will leave on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. from the high school, then head down…
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Jacqueline Cotter-Kirtley Obituary
Jacqueline Ann Cotter-Kirtley, age 69, long time Salida resident passed away on March 1, 2024 at her home in Salida. Mrs. Cotter-Kirtley was born January 5, 1955 in Evergreen Park, IL to William Daniel and…
Salida Council/Chaffee Commissioners Meet
The Salida City Council will meet for a work session tonight beginning at 6pm. There are three discussion items on the agenda: annual updates from City departments, interviews for City Prosecutor, and the Parks and…
City of Salida Hosts 1st and D Street Apartment Open House
The City of Salida, along with the non-profit developer Artspace, will hold an open house Wednesday night to unveil the initial concept designs for the 1st and D Street Apartment project. Developers say the project will…
Trump Stays on Colorado Ballot
The Super Tuesday presidential primary is tomorrow. Do not mail your ballot. Voters can use any drop box voting center to cast their vote. Coloradans can still register to vote and receive a ballot. Ballots…
Press Release: David Armstrong Announces Candidacy for Chaffee County Commissioner in 2024
Chaffee County, Colorado – In a promising move for the future David Armstrong, a longtimeresident, business owner and community advocate, is officially announcing his candidacy forChaffee County Commissioner District 2 in the upcoming 2024 election….
Monday, March 4th Weather
Mostly sunny, breezy and cool conditions begin the week. Winds will gusting as high as 35mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 51. A low of 25. The San Luis…
