Articles by Dan R

Salida School Board Hosting Listening Sessions

The Salida School Board invites you to attend two listening sessions taking place tomorrow and Wednesday.  Salida School’s has been working on a Strategic Financial Plan.  The plan includes principles that can be used to…


Salida City Council to Discuss Paid Parking in Downtown

The Salida City Council will meet for a work session tonight beginning at 6pm.  Discussion items include use of affordable housing funds, Interstate Parking program, council handbook overview and an update from Chaffee Housing Authority. A regular…


Monday, February 5th Weather

Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures begin the week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 53.  A low of 25.       The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 47,…



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Saturday, February 3rd Weather

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through tomorrow.  Heavy snow is expected along the Divide through Sunday morning.  Travel will be hazardous this weekend. An Avalanche Watch is also in effect.      Salida and…


Friday, February 2nd Weather

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the mountains through Sunday.  Snow can be expected in the higher elevations beginning today.  Up to 2 feet of heavy wet snow will be possible along the…


Buena Vista Police Asking for Your Help

The Buena Vista Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving recent vandalism cases. On January 27th, an electric meter near Habitat for Humanity was vandalized resulting in $800 worth of damage.  On…


Salida/Buena Vista Municipal Grants Now Open

The Chaffee County Community Foundation is inviting all qualified nonprofit organizations serving Salida and Buena Vista to apply for more than $145,000 in funds available through the Spring Municipal Grant Cycle.  The grant cycle continues…


Thursday, February 1st Weather

Mostly sunny and mild conditions can be expected today.  Rain and snow move in tomorrow and will stick around through the weekend.          Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 55.  A low…


Wednesday, January 31st Weather

Sunny and mild conditions will continue through tomorrow.  Rain and snow return to the forecast for the weekend, beginning on Friday.          Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 57.  A low of…


Central Colorado Humanists Scholarships Available

Applications are now being accepted for the Central Colorado Humanists scholarships to be awarded in the Spring.  The deadline to apply is March 1st.  The scholarships will be awarded to high school students from Salida,…


Tax Season is Here

Tax season is officially underway, at least at the federal level, as the IRS began accepting tax returns yesterday.  However, Colorado taxpayers hoping to file their federal and state returns at the same time will…