Wednesday September 24th Weather Forecast
Mostly sunny and drier conditions can be expected today and into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 71. A low of 39. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 67, a low of 37. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 57 with a low of 29.
Salida Volleyball Falls to Banning Lewis In Five Sets
The Salida Spartans put up a good fight against the Lady Stallions, but ultimately fell to them in five sets. 25-12, 25-19, 25-19, 25-23, 15-11. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware...
Buena Vista Trustees Meeting Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m.Business items include a public hearing on the rezoning and property exchange between 318 West Arkansas and 435 North Pleasant Street, review of the 2026 budget and department priorities,...
Hunter Rescued in Gunnison National Forest
Search and Rescue crews from Saguache and Gunnison counties rescued a hypothermic hunter over the weekend in the Gunnison National Forest.Officials say the hunter, soaked by storms and snow, called for help, reporting he couldn’t walk and was relying on an emergency...
Hunters Killed by Lightning in Conejos County
The two hunters found dead in Colorado’s backcountry last week were killed by lightning.Andrew Porter of North Carolina and Ian Stasko of Utah, both 25, were discovered September 18 a couple of miles from a trailhead in Conejos County.The men disappeared during an elk...
Tuesday September 23rd Weather Forecast
Cooler temperatures can be expected today along with widespread shower activity. Light to moderate snow will also continue over the highest peaks with 2 to 3 inches possible above 11,000 feet. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 65. A low of 39. ...
Buena Vista School Board Meets Tonight
The Buena Vista School Board will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m.On the agenda are discussion and action items including Memorandums of Understanding, Intergovernmental Agreements, and school accreditation.The board will also hear reports from directors and the...
Department of Revenue Warns of New Text Message Scam in Effort to Get Ahead of Fraudsters
The Department of Revenue wants taxpayers to be aware of a new text-based tax scam that is spreading throughout the country, and could target Coloradans. Recently, the Colorado Department of Revenue received reports of taxpayers in other states being targeted by...
Mt. Princeton Geothermal Sues State Land Board Over Lease Dispute
Mt. Princeton Geothermal has filed a lawsuit against the Colorado State Land Board after the board declined to renew the company’s geothermal exploration lease for property in Maxwell Park near Buena Vista. The company claims the Land Board’s decision was based on...
Missing Elk Hunters Found Dead in Southern Colorado
The two missing elk hunters found dead last week in southern Colorado showed no visible injuries or signs of foul play, according to the Conejos County coroner. The victims, 25-year-old Andrew Porter of North Carolina and 25-year-old Ian Stasko of Utah, went missing...
Barry Morphew Released from Jail on Bond
Barry Morphew, the man accused of killing his wife Suzanne in 2020 and concealing her body in the San Luis Valley, was released from the Alamosa County Jail on Friday. Morphew had been held on a $3 million surety bond. Friends and supporters posted $300,000 to a...
Monday September 22nd Weather Forecast
Thunderstorm activity can be expected to start the week. Accumulating snow will be possible over the higher peaks. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 75. A low of 41. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 69, a low of 39. Leadville and Fairplay look for a...
