City of Salida to Host Public Meeting on New Land Use Code and Zoning Map
The City of Salida will host a public meeting to introduce its consolidated draft Land Use Code and new Zoning Map next Tuesday, April 22nd, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant Event Center. City officials say the draft represents the most comprehensive update to...
Buena Vista Chamber Hosts Business After Hours at Griffith Center Tonight
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business After Hours networking event tonight, April 10th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Griffith Center, located across from the Buena Vista Post Office. The event offers local business professionals and...
Over 1,200 Attend Town Hall with Pettersen and Bennet in Salida
Representative Brittany Pettersen and Senator Michael Bennet hosted an in-person Town Hall meeting at Salida High School last night, drawing a crowd of more than 1,200 attendees. The high school gymnasium was filled with constituents eager to hear from the two...
Buena Vista Baseball falls to Los Animas 4-3.
The Demons lead for most of the game, but a late rally in the 7th pushed the Trojans past the Demons 4-3 at the Runyon Sports Complex in Pueblo. Buena Vista falls to 3-7 overall on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware....find them...
John Stuart Bolton – April 19, 1949 ~ April 13, 2025
John Stuart Bolton, 75, of Buena Vista passed away on April 13th at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. John was born in Stillwater, OK, on April 19, 1949, to LaFern (Moore) Bolton and John F. “Jack” Bolton. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Roberta (Shannon)...
Meet Duke – HOTRR Pet of the Week!
Duke arrived at Ark-Valley Humane Society 260 days ago. The shelter currently has several dogs that have become long-term stay residents despite their wonderful personalities. Duke in particular has a big personality and a big heart. When you meet him, he is always...
CDOT Launches Two Major Highway Resurfacing Projects Starting April 28
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin two significant resurfacing projects on Sunday, April 28, impacting both Highway 24 and Highway 285. On Highway 24, crews will resurface the stretch from Florissant to just west of Woodland Park. This project...
River Access Restricted Today Due to Blasting Near Ruby Mountain
Blasting and heavy rock scaling operations continue today along the Arkansas River corridor near Brown’s Canyon National Monument. As a result, river users should expect access delays and potential hold-ups between Fisherman’s Bridge and Ruby Mountain Campground. This...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Opens Impact Grant Applications for Housing and Environment
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Impact Grant Cycle, with funding opportunities in affordable housing solutions and environmental innovation. The Housing Solutions Grant will provide up to $12,000 for a single...
What’s Up Salida? Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce invites community members to its monthly “What’s Up Salida” Coffee on Thursday, April 17, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Salida Community Center. This casual gathering provides an opportunity to hear updates from local...
Easter Egg Hunt!
Enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19thThonhoff Park (across from the courhouse) at 9:00am
Chaffee County Youth Alliance Announces 2025 Mini-Grant Award Recipients
The Chaffee County Youth Alliance (CCYA) is pleased to announce the distribution of competitive grant awards to 10 community projects through their seventh annual mini-grant process. More than $18,000 in grant funding was awarded to projects and programs that align...
