Highway 24 Shut Down for Hours After Fatal Crashes Near Florissant
A fatality accident closed Highway 24 for several hours yesterday after two separate crashes occurred just east of Florissant. According to the Colorado State Patrol, one of the incidents involved four vehicles, while the second was a single-vehicle crash. Troopers...
Tuesday November 18th Weather Forecast
Moderate to heavy mountain snow will be possible tomorrow night through Friday. Travel will be difficult over mountain passes. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 55. A low of 27. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 51, a...
Upper Ark District looks to increase DeWeese Reservoir capacity
The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board of directors advanced a project to increase the storage capacity of DeWeese Reservoir on Grape Creek in Custer County. District staff and consultants have completed a phase one feasibility study for the proposed...
Sunday, November 16th Weather Forecast
Salida & Buena Vista:Clouds will increase through the day with a high near 63° and winds up to 15 mph. Tonight brings a mix of rain and snow showers, with temperatures dropping to around 32°. San Luis Valley:Mostly cloudy skies with a high near 56°. Rain and snow...
Buena Vista Football Defeats Meeker 40-14 to Advance In Postseason
The Buena Vista Demons will be entering the semifinals 11-0 after their win over the Meeker Cowboys, 40-14. Highlights are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware...
Saturday, November 15th Weather Forecast
Salida & Buena Vista:Expect mostly sunny skies with a high around 67° and a light, calm breeze through the day. Temperatures drop to about 34° tonight. San Luis Valley:Mostly sunny with a high near 61°. Tonight’s low will fall to around 30°. Leadville &...
Buena Vista Falls to Sedgwick County in Straight Sets
The Buena Vista Demons fall to the Sedgwick County Cougars in straight sets 25-12, 25-18, 25-12 and are eliminated from the 2A State Tournament. The Demons conclude their season at 21-6 tying the 2017 team for most wins in a season. Check out highlights from today's...
Samuel J Davis January 10, 1991 ~ November 4, 2025
Samuel Josiah Davis was born in Hanover, Pennsylvania to George and Shelby Davis on January 10, 1991 and went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 4th, 2025 in Buena Vista, Colorado. Sam grew up in the Baptist church where his father pastored and Sam had a...
More Ski Areas Set to Open as Snow Finally Returns to the Forecast
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain snowpack remains well below average, but winter sports enthusiasts may finally have a reason to celebrate: snow is back in the forecast. Two additional ski areas: Eldora and Vail, are scheduled to open this weekend, offering more terrain...
Free Leaf Drop and Yard Waste Collection Saturday at Elements Mountain Compost
Elements Mountain Compost will host a free leaf drop and yard waste collection tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon at their facility located at 9270 County Road 140. Residents are invited to bring bagged leaves, grass clippings, and other soft plant materials for composting....
Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market Returns Saturday at Fairgrounds
The Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market will open its doors tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. More than 35 vendors are expected to participate, offering a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, handmade gifts, and other...
Chaffee County Patriots Hosting Monthly Meeting Tonight Featuring Turning Point USA Speaker
The Chaffee County Patriots will gather for their monthly meeting tonight at St. Rose of Lima Church in Buena Vista, with the program set to begin at 6:30 p.m. This month’s meeting will spotlight Turning Point USA, with Anthony Locke, Executive Board Member for...
