Avalanche Near Durango Claims Two
Two backcountry skiers died on Saturday when they became buried in an avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir in La Plata County near Durango.
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HRRMC Board of Directors Meet Tomorrow
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center board of directors will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28th. The Zoom only meeting is scheduled to run from noon to 2 pm.
Monday, February 27th Weather
Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions begin the week. Winds will be gusting to 40 mph. Intermittent snow will continue over the mountains today and tomorrow with light accumulations.
Salida Police Department’s K-9 Sarge Assists in Two Interagency Drug Arrests
Salida Police Department’s K-9 Sarge Assisted in drug arrests in Salida and Buena Vista.
Sunday, February 26th Weather
Snow showers are likely today with winds that could gust up to 50 mph at times. Snow will taper off tonight leaving us with a sunny but breezy Monday.
Salida Wins the Tri Peaks League District Tournament
The Spartans win the District Tournament for the first time in 26 years defeating the Vanguard Coursers 58 to 42.
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PET PATROL: Church the Cat
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Buena Vista Girls Defeat Salida For 5th Place
The Lady Demons defeat their rival the Lady Spartans for 5th place at the district tournament 25-20.
Buena Vista Boys Fall To Florence In Districts 54-48
The Demon take 8th place in the district tournament after losing to the Florence Huskies 54-48.
Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Officially Expires in May
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will officially expire on May 11, 2023, as the country continues to transition to routine disease control for COVID-19.
Chaffee County Writers Exchange’s 2nd Annual Youth Writing Contest Begins February 10th
Submissions for the Chaffee County Writers Exchange’s 2nd annual Youth Writing Contest are now being accepted.
Changing Watering Methods Saved the City of Salida 7 Million Gallons of Water in 2022
In 2022, the City of Salida’s Parks staff changed the way they watered the parks, resulting in a dramatic water saving.
