Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall on Display in Cripple Creek
A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is now on display at Cripple Creek High School, honoring the more than 58,000 service members who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The exhibit is part of the Salute to American Veterans Rally,...
Thursday August 14th Weather Forecast
A slight chance of scattered thunderstorms can be expected again today. Higher chances for showers will be possible for the weekend beginning tomorrow. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 91 with a low of 51. The San Luis Valley can...
Ark Valley Humane Society Pet of the Week: Abracadabra
Wednesday August 13th CFS Report
Flow augmentation will continue on the Arkansas River until this Sunday, August 17. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 531 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 630 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 661 CFS The Beach restaurant at River Runners is open. Come...
2025 Stewardship Gala Set for September 10
The Central Colorado Conservancy will host its 2025 Stewardship Gala on September 10 at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. The Conservancy works to protect the lands, waters, and quality of life in Central Colorado amid the challenges of rapid growth. The evening will...
GARNA & Guidestone Offer Two-Session Intro to Backpacking
GARNA and Guidestone are partnering to host a beginner-friendly Intro to Backpacking class in two sessions. Session 1: This Sunday at Guidestone’s Farm — participants will dehydrate their own backpacking meals made with fresh produce. Session 2: August 23–24 — an...
Wednesday August 13th Weather Forecast
Only a slight chance of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected today and tomorrow. Storm coverage increases Friday and into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89 with a low of 53. The San Luis Valley can expect a...
Sangre de Cristo Electric Hosts “Coffee with the Co-op” Tomorrow
Sangre de Cristo Electric will host a “Coffee with the Co-op” event tomorrow morning from 7:30–9:00 a.m. at their Highway 24 office in Buena Vista. Members can stop by to enjoy free coffee and light breakfast treats while meeting with co-op staff, including newly...
Buena Vista Trustees & School Board Joint Work Session Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees and Buena Vista School Board will hold a joint work session tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Chaffee County Safety Complex. Agenda highlights include: Police Chief Dean Morgan – Discussion on the Police Department’s role and agreement with...
Buena Vista Paving Project to Close Road and Trail
The Town of Buena Vista Public Works Department will implement a full road and trail closure as part of the 2025 Paving Project. Marquette Avenue will be closed tomorrow through Friday with a detour via South Railroad and Baylor Drive. On-street parking will be...
Tuesday August 12th Weather Forecast
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible each afternoon and evening through Thursday. Storm coverage increases Friday into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85. A low of 51. The San Luis Valley can expect a high...
Monday August 11th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off from Voluntary Flow Management Program. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 581 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 636 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 667 CFS The Beach restaurant at River Runners opens this...
