Buena Vista Demons Football Defeats Cross County Rival Salida, 50-7
The Buena Vista Demons end the Chaffee County Showdown weekend 1-1 after Demons Football Defeats Salida Spartans 50-7. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware and Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Chaffee County Firefighters Launch Fill the Boot Campaign for MDA This Weekend
Firefighters with the Chaffee County Fire Protection District will be out this weekend for their annual Fill the Boot Campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). đź“Ť Firefighters will be collecting donations at: Main and Railroad in Buena Vista Highway...
Deadline Today for Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Impact Grant Applications
Today, August 29, 2025, is the deadline to apply for the Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Impact Grant, a new funding opportunity designed to reflect Monarch Mountain’s commitment to environmental sustainability, recreation, humanitarian values, and building a...
Holiday weekend wrapping up summer travel season
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to expect additional traffic in numerous areas of the state due to the many events and recreational activities taking place over the Labor Day weekend. Beginning at noon on...
Friday August 29th Weather Forecast
A good chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms can be expected again today. Flash flooding will remain a possibility. Drier air begins to work back into the region over the weekend, though enough moisture will remain in place for...
Salida Spartans Volleyball Defeat Buena Vista Demons 3-2
The volleyball edition of the Chaffee County Showdown did not disappoint and went right to the end to declare a winner. The Salida Spartans put up a fight to win for the 2nd year in a row. Check out highlights for both teams sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware and Buena...
Free “Write Your Own Obituary” Workshop in Salida August 29
Embracing Aging Chaffee and Colorado Mountain College are hosting a free lecture and hands-on workshop titled “Write Your Own Obituary” on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 📍 Location: Kesner Building, 349 East 9th Street, Salida The workshop will...
Cripple Creek Police Recover $70,000 in Casino Theft Investigation
The Cripple Creek Police Department says investigators have recovered more than $70,000 connected to a theft at J.P. McGill’s Casino. On August 18, police reported that $76,800 had been stolen from the casino. Later that day, 26-year-old Andrew Irvine of Colorado...
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Minneapolis Church Shooting
Governor Jared Polis has ordered all Colorado flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Sunday in recognition of the victims of a church shooting in Minneapolis. The shooting occurred during Mass at a Catholic Church as children celebrated the first week of...
Thursday August 28th Weather Forecast
Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue across our area through tomorrow with heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding possible. Drier air begins to work back into the region over the weekend, with storm activity becoming isolated. ...
Free Parenting Classes with Dinner and Childcare Offered in Buena Vista Starting September 17
Families are invited to take part in a free series of parenting classes beginning September 17, 2025, and continuing Wednesday evenings through December 10 in Buena Vista. The classes include free dinner and childcare and will cover: Parenting with empathy Child...
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Election Work
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 40th Annual National Association of Election Officials Conference held in Salt Lake City. The award recognizes Mitchell’s decades of service, innovation, and...
