Wednesday, April 10th Weather
Mostly sunny skies and milder temperatures can be expected again today. Winds will be out of the northwest at 15 to 20 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 59. A…
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Letter to the Community From Chaffee County Commissioners about the Concerns regarding “Sanctuary County” Designation
Over the past several weeks, the Chaffee County Commissioners have received regular comments and have seen substantial concern expressed that Chaffee County is considering declaring Chaffee County as a “sanctuary county.” There is no basis…
Eugene Willard Adams
August 25, 1932 ~ April 6, 2024 Eugene Willard Adams passed away peacefully on Saturday April 6th in Alamosa, Colorado. Gene was born in Leote Kansas to Loy A. and Olive Weaver Adams. Not long after…
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One Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Child, Another for Failure to Report
During the week of April 1, 2024, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office received information of a possible Sexual Assault to a young child. The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation into the matter…
Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
During the week of March 24th, 2024, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Internet Crimes Against Childrens Task Force, ICAC, in regards to an individual who was downloading images of child pornography…
Tuesday, April 9th Weather
Mostly sunny skies and milder temperatures can be expected today. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 59. A low of 29. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of…
Salida Spartan baseball falls to Manitou Springs in two games 11-1 and 16-2.
The Spartans fall in their double-header on the road to the Mustangs. The Spartans started game 2 off with a 2 run homerun for Anthony Taverna, but the Mustangs kept the bats hot. Salida falls…
Press Release: Regarding the Lawsuit brought by the Town of Poncha Springs, Tailwind Group LLC and Full Views Matter, LLC against the City of Salida
Salida, CO- In 2017, the City of Salida began communicating concerns about the size of the Poncha Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line that flows from Poncha Springs through Salida to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City notified…
Chaffee County Community Foundation Announces 2024 Impact Grants Totaling $50,000 for Local Housing and Environmental Solutions
Chaffee County Community Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 impact grants aimed at supporting environmental and housing solutions in our community. This initiative will provide funding to local organizations addressing two critical issues in…
Chaffee Chips announces 2024 wildfire mitigation events
April 7, 2024 — To help landowners create defensible space around their homes, Chaffee Chips will coordinate free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services in several geographic areas this year. The countywide fire mitigation program…
Monday, April 8th Weather
Another round of light mountain snow can be expected tonight into tomorrow. Accumulations of 2 to 3 inches can be expected in the higher elevations. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 51. …
Sunday, April 7th Weather
Heres your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio— A High Wind Warning remains in place until 11 am today. Salida & Buena Vista, anticipate sunny yet windy conditions, with temperatures reaching around 50°F today…
