Buena Vista Volleyball Defeats Trinidad In Three Sets
The Lady Demons defeat the Lady Miners in three straight sets. 25-6, 25-14, 25-20. Highlights are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/c46dac4e-29a3-4686-947f-d9df19f2180d Coach Orth-Moore gave...
Saturday, September 13th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms will continue for this afternoon and evening, some of which may be severe across our southeast Plains with heavy winds, large hail and heavy rainfall. In Salida & Buena Vista, We will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am....
Salida Football Falls To Florence 42-7
The Salida Spartans fall to 0-3 on the season after losing to the Florence Huskies 42-7. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware. https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/c46dac4e-29a3-4686-947f-d9df19f2180d
Weekend Activities in Chaffee County
Applefest is tomorrow at Turner Farm and Apple Orchard in Buena Vista, celebrating harvest with live music, an apple pie bake-off, craft vendors, guided tours, and games for all ages. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is by donation. Farmers...
Colorado Supreme Court Rules Salida Unlawfully Issued Sound Permits
The Colorado Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the City of Salida unlawfully issued amplified sound permits for High Side Bar and Grill, reversing a previous court of appeals decision. The case, originally filed in 2022 by Matt Hobbs, argued that the city...
Friday September 12th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are expected today. The main risks will be gusty outflow winds with small hail and locally heavy rainfall. Flash flooding will also be a possibility.Showers remain in the forecast for Saturday, but begin to decrease in coverage. Salida and...
Rockfall mitigation work US 50 between Texas Creek and Parkdale
Fremont County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform rockfall mitigation work between Texas Creek and Parkdale the weeks Sept. 15 and Sept. 22. US 50 will open to traffic intermittently and traffic will alternate in a single lane, guided by...
Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Arrest in Poncha Springs
On September 10th, 2025, at approximately 10:39PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bryant Young made a traffic stop in Poncha Springs, CO/ Chaffee County. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Nicholas Hepworth age 43 from Alamosa, CO. During the traffic...
New Arrival: Rudy McCormack Slivka
Rudy McCormack Slivka was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on September 7, 2025 at 7:35 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 2.8 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Rudy’s parents are Sean Slivka and Chandler Hansen of...
City of Salida Announces Upcoming Asphalt Maintenance Project
The City of Salida is moving forward with scheduled asphalt maintenance improvements that will enhance roadway conditions and safety for residents and visitors. The work will involve targeted curb repairs and a mill and overlay of the asphalt pavement generally...
Buena Vista Demons Defeat Centauri 37-27
The Buena Vista Demons defeat the Centauri Falcons 37-27 in Centauri for the first time since 2023. The Demons overcome adversity to stay undefeated on the season at 3-0. Catch highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Vintage Sports Cars Coming to Salida with the Colorado Grand
The Colorado Grand, an annual charity tour featuring 1960 and earlier sports cars, will make a stop in Salida tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thonhoff Park, across from the courthouse. The public is invited to view the vintage cars and meet their owners during the...
