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Penrose Funeral Home Owner’s Bond Reduced from $2 Million Cash to $100,000 Bond

Posted by Dan R | Jan 5, 2024

A judge ordered a bond reduction for Jon Hallford, one of the owners of the Return to Nature...

Salida Council for the Arts Now Accepting Applications for Community Grants

Posted by Dan R | Jan 4, 2024

The Salida Council for the Arts invites all Salida artists and creatives to apply for their Community Grants. Grants of up to $500 each are open to applicants seeking funding for local arts and culturally based...

Leadville Named a Top Mountain Getaway That Won’t Break the Bank

Posted by Dan R | Jan 4, 2024

Colorado has an almost endless number of mountain getaways, but some of them are more affordable...

Speeding was the Leading Cause of Injury and Fatality Crashes in 2023

Posted by Dan R | Jan 4, 2024

The Colorado State Patrol has released data that says the number one reason behind injury and fatal crashes in the state last year was high speeds. The Patrol says while speeding took second place as the leading cause of fatal...

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Shows Drop in Violent Crimes Statewide

Posted by Dan R | Jan 4, 2024

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is currently totaling the state’s crime statistics for 2023,...

Salida City Council Approve Impact Review for Flour Mill Development

Posted by Dan R | Jan 4, 2024

The Salida City Council this week voted unanimously to approve the impact review for the new Flour Mill development. Residents who live on County Road 105 spoke at the public hearing voicing their concerns with traffic and...

Chaffee County Community Foundation Opens Spring Grant Cycle

Posted by Dan R | Jan 3, 2024

The Chaffee County Community Foundation invites qualified nonprofit organizations serving Salida and Buena Vista to apply for the Spring Municipal Grant Cycle.

Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Currently at 68% of Normal

Posted by Dan R | Jan 3, 2024

Colorado’s snowpack could use some help from a couple of approaching winter storms. Data shows...

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area to Host Citizen Task Force Meeting

Posted by Dan R | Jan 3, 2024

The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area invites the public to their Citizen Task Force meeting...

Buena Vista Hosting First Community Coffee of the Year on Wednesday

Posted by Dan R | Jan 2, 2024

The Town of Buena Vista and the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring their first Community Coffee Wednesday, Jan. 3rd, from 8 to 9 am at the BV Community Center. People in attendance will hear from elected and...