Fiber Fest Joins Salida Chamber
The Salida Fiber Festival joined the Salida Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday in Riverside Park. The fiber festival is now in its 8th year and will take place the weekend after…
Articles by Dan R
Attention Citizens of Salida
The City of Salida is looking for residents to serve on a number of boards and commissions. Openings are available on the Airport board, Historic Preservation, Planning Commission, Public Art Commission and Recreation Advisory Board. …
Let There Be Light
The Salida City Council voted last night in favor of installing lights at the new basketball court in Alpine Park. The vote was 5-1 with councilman Harald Kasper voting against. Many area residents spoke out…
Man Rescued From La Plata
A 65-year-old Twin Lakes man was rescued yesterday from La Plata Peak. Jeffery Ashby was found by Chaffee County Search and Rescue at 13,000 feet after falling and suffering possible fractures. Chaffee County Communications received…
Canyonland Fire 90% Contained
The Canyonland Fire burning 9 miles northwest of Canon City is now 90 percent contained. The fire has consumed 50 acres but no structures have been damaged and no injuries have been reported. Management of…
Travel Advisories for Wednesday, July 17, 2019
A section of Highway 285 between Buena Vista and Fairplay remains closed. Highway 285 is closed between Antero Junction and Highway 9. The detour is to take Highway 24 east at Antero Junction to Highway…
County Road 162 Closed Due To Flood Damage
Chaffee County Road and Bridge department has closed County Road 162 just below Alpine due to flood damage.
Canyonland Fire Now 75% Contained
The Canyonland Fire burning 9 miles northwest of Canon City is now 75 percent contained.
Chaffee County Commissioners Meet Today
Chaffee County Commissioners will meet today for a regular meeting at the Buena School District Office beginning at 9 am.
Canyonlands Fire 0% Contained After 7 Days
The ground and air attach on the Canyonlands Fire continues in Fremont County.
Post Appointed to the Salida School Board
Jeff Post has been appointed to the Salida School Board.
Commissioners Consider Valley View School Improvement Project
Chaffee County Commissioners will meet tomorrow for a regular meeting at the Buena School District Office beginning at 9 am.