Michael George Wells Obituary October 8, 1953 ~ September 7, 2025
Michael George Wells passed away on Sept. 7, 2025, at his home in Buena Vista, CO. Mike was born on Oct. 8, 1953, in Denver, CO, to Challen (Chuck) Hedges and Margaret Helen Wells. He was the youngest of three children. Mike grew up in North Denver and spent his...
Weekend Events and Safety Reminders
E-Waste Recycling: GARNA and the Town of Buena Vista are hosting an e-waste recycling event this Saturday at Buena Vista Public Works. The event is free, but TVs and CRT monitors will carry a $30 fee. 14er Fest: Buena Vista’s 14er Fest runs today through Sunday. The...
Salida Referendum Petition on 5-H Annexation Deemed Valid
The Salida City Clerk’s Office has ruled that a referendum petition challenging the ordinance zoning the 5-H LLC annexation as high-density residential is valid. The petition contained 414 valid signatures, surpassing the number required. A 10-day protest period is...
Friday September 26th Weather Forecast
Mostly sunny and mild conditions can be expected today and tomorrow. Rain returns to the area on Sunday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 77. A low of 43. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 73, a low of 41. Leadville and Fairplay look...
State Engineer addresses Ark Basin water issues
Director of the Colorado Division of Water Resources Jason Ullmann provided an overview of current Arkansas River Basin water issues during the September board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District in Salida. Commonly referred to as the State...
Salida Volleyball Defeats Florence In Three Sets
The Salida Spartans dominate in their game against the Lady Huskies, sweeping Florence for the win. 25-19, 25-18, 25-12. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware...
Ark Valley Humane Society Pet of the Week: Porch
Jason Keith Bessant Obituary April 2, 1974 ~ August 17, 2025
Jason Keith Bessant, 51, of Parker, Colorado passed away doing what he loved, fishing and boating on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was raised on a farm in Ninette, Manitoba. Due to his misadventures on dirt bikes and snowmobiles he discovered his love of...
Xcel Energy Reaches $640 Million Settlement in Marshall Fire Lawsuit
Xcel Energy has agreed to pay about $640 million to settle claims connected to the 2021 Marshall Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history. The fire burned more than 6,000 acres in Boulder County, destroying over 1,000 homes in Superior, Louisville, and...
Traffic Stop Near Poncha Pass Leads to Drug Arrest
On September 23rd, 2025, at approximately 9:00AM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alec Coscarella observed a motor vehicle near the summit of Poncha Pass on Highway 285 south of Poncha Springs (Chaffee County) that was pulled over on the side of the road with no...
Deadly Road Rage Incident Near Leadville
A road rage incident Tuesday night near Leadville turned deadly when a driver was shot and killed. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation reports that 31-year-old Robert Chase of Leadville was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder after allegedly shooting...
Thursday September 25th Weather Forecast
Mostly sunny and mild conditions can be expected today. Temperatures continue to warm up heading into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 77. A low of 41. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 73, a low of 39. Leadville and Fairplay...
