Double Your Impact to Help Shelter Animals During the Month of August
This August, your compassion for shelter animals goes twice as far at Ark-Valley Humane Society. Thanks to the generosity of a group of dedicated donors: Junia & Bill Fitzgerald, Judy Hamontre, Donna Hassinger & Stephen Williams, Sarah & Bob McMahon, Cindy...
Colorado Faces Additional $1 Billion Budget Shortfall Due to Federal Tax Changes
Colorado is now projected to face a $1 billion budget shortfall for the current fiscal year, according to an analysis from Mark Ferrandino, budget director for Governor Jared Polis. This new estimate follows an already significant $1.2 billion in cuts made by...
Buena Vista Public Library Awarded $30,000 Grant from Gates Family Foundation
The Buena Vista Public Library has received a $30,000 grant from the Gates Family Foundation, a major supporter of capital projects that benefit communities across Colorado. The Buena Vista Library’s ongoing renovation and expansion project was selected for funding...
Small Business Association Celebrates 72 Years of Supporting American Small Businesses
This week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) marked its 72nd anniversary, celebrating more than seven decades of service in empowering entrepreneurs, aiding in disaster recovery, and fueling economic growth across the country. Since its founding in 1953,...
Central Colorado Humanists to Host AI and Energy Talk This Sunday
The Colorado Central Humanists Club will meet this Sunday for a presentation by Dr. Dan Bishop on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has accelerated advancements in alternative energy technologies over the past five years. Dr. Bishop will explore how innovations in...
Thursday July 31st Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are expected the next few days, with less likeliness this weekend and temperatures in the mid 80’s to begin August Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 81 with a low of 50. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 79, a low of 48....
Wednesday July 30th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River bumped up some from the Voluntary Flow Management Program. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 581 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 652 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 692 CFS Mighty Mystic play a FREE REGGAE SHOW on The Beach...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Launches “Friends of Public Health and Prevention” Fund
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has announced the launch of a new initiative called the Friends of Public Health and Prevention Fund, aimed at strengthening the long-term sustainability of local public health programming. According to CCCF’s website,...
Four Salida School Board Seats Up for Election in November 2025
The Salida School District R-32-J Board of Education will have four open seats on the ballot this November, including one at-large seat and seats in Districts 3, 4, and 5. According to School Board Secretary Kim LeTourneau, Jodi Breckenridge Petit is the only current...
We Are Chaffee’s Future Receives Grant to Launch Belonging Project
We Are Chaffee’s Future, a local storytelling initiative led by Chaffee County Public Health, has been awarded a two-year grant from Belonging Colorado to launch its new Belonging Project. The project aims to bridge divides within the community by fostering...
Wednesday July 30th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms continue throughout the week with up to ¼ of an inch possible of rain with heavier amounts possible during Thunderstorms Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 86. A low of 51. 79 The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 82, a low of 49....
Tuesday July 29th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River bumped up some from the Voluntary Flow Management Program. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 571 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 636 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 636 Mighty Mystic play a FREE REGGAE SHOW on The Beach at...
