Treasurer Dee Dee Copper Retires After 15 Years of Service to Chaffee County
SALIDA, COLO - Chaffee County Treasurer Dee Dee Copper has announced her retirement after serving for 15 years in the County Treasurer’s office, including 3 terms as elected Treasurer. Copper’s retirement commences on December 1st, just in time for ski season...
Salida Soccer Defeats Liberty Commons 5-1 To Advance In The Playoffs
The Salida Spartans continue their fight to the State Championship after defeating the Liberty Common Eagles 5-1 to advance to the quarter finals. The Spartans will host the Vanguard Coursers on Saturday 11/08/2025 for the quarter final game. Tonight's highlights are...
Chaffee County 2025 Election: Unofficial Results
Chaffee County, CO - The first round of results is in from the 2025 Chaffee County Election, with races in Salida and Buena Vista drawing strong voter turnout and several competitive contests. In Salida, voters are choosing a new...
Jeanne C Kostelic August 17, 1932 ~ October 27, 2025
Jeanne Couture Kostelic, beloved mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025 at the age of 93. Born on August 17, 1932, in St Ignatius, Montana, Jeanne was the daughter of Jesse and Evelyn Couture. She grew up on a large 1904...
Dean Kent Champlin May 3, 1946 ~ October 30, 2025
1946-2025 Dean Kent Champlin, 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 30, 2025, at 8:17am. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, teacher, coach, and friend, Dean lived a full and meaningful life dedicated to family, learning,...
New Arrival: Bindi May Koehler
SALIDA, Colo.— Bindi May Koehler was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on October 26, 2025 at 7:21 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 ¾ inches long. Bindi’s parents are Kelsay Lundberg Koehler...
Endurance Meets Empathy: Join the Mental Health Talk with Athletes on Nov. 13
Thursday, November 13 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.A Church, 419 D Street, Salida, CO Salida, CO – Endurance Meets Empathy invites the community to an evening of honest conversation, storytelling, and connection exploring how athletics, resilience, and mental health intersect in...
Salida Community Center to Hold Monthly Food Distribution Thursday
Salida, CO – The Salida Community Center will host its monthly food distribution tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. This is a drive-through event. Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles, and volunteers will bring food directly to each car. No paperwork is required;...
Buena Vista Chamber Hosts Community Coffee Thursday Morning
Buena Vista, CO – The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Community Coffee tomorrow morning from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. The event is free and open to everyone, offering a relaxed opportunity for residents, business owners,...
“Kick Off to Winter” Returns This Saturday at the Salida SteamPlant
Salida, CO – The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce and Monarch Mountain are teaming up to host Kick Off to Winter this Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Salida SteamPlant. The annual celebration will feature a business expo, community gathering, and a screening...
Salida City Council to Discuss Short-Term Rental Rules, Budget Amendment Tonight
Salida, CO --The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Under new business, council members are expected to consider a resolution approving the Arts, Parks, Recreation, and Culture Subsidy, Cost-Recovery, and Pricing Policy,...
It’s Election Day in Chaffee County
Today is Election Day, and voters across the county are heading to the polls to decide a range of local races and ballot measures. In Buena Vista, voters will determine the outcome of two school board races, two school funding measures, and a library district...
