A Church Hosts Night of Jazz Fundraiser Tomorrow
A Church will present a Night of Jazz fundraiser tomorrow evening, offering a blend of fine music and community support. Appetizers will be served at 5pm, followed by live jazz music at 6pm, featuring performances by Justin Allison, Zephyr Jazz Quartet, and Hot Club...
29th Annual Colorado Brewer’s Rendezvous Tomorrow in Salida
The highly anticipated 29th annual Colorado Brewer’s Rendezvous is happening tomorrow July 12th at Riverside Park in Salida. The event will feature over 60 breweries from across Colorado for a day full of craft beer sampling, socializing, and fun in the heart of the...
Roy Williams Foundation Hosts Free Appreciation Dinner Tonight for Veterans and First Responders
The Roy Williams Foundation is inviting all veterans, first responders, and their families to a special appreciation dinner tonight at the Elks Lodge in Salida. The evening begins at 6 p.m. and will feature Purple Heart Veteran and Police Officer Dexter Pitts, who...
Wildfires Force Evacuations at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Crews are battling at least two active wildfires sparked by lightning near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, prompting the evacuation of campers and park staff. The fires have already burned more than 1,600 acres, with one blaze near the south entrance of...
Mountain View Fire Update
As of 0730am, Friday July 11, the Mountain View Fire northwest of Buena Vista is considered 50% contained. There was no spread overnight. Crews continue to work to extinguish spot fires and mop up hotspots. Evacuation of the Mountain View Estates neighborhood and...
Mountain View Fire Prompts Mandatory Evacuations North of Buena Vista
An active wildfire is burning north of Buena Vista in the area of Mountain View Estates and the Morrison Creek subdivision. A mandatory evacuation has been initiated for the entire Mountain View Estates area. Pre-evacuation notices have been sent in a...
Friday July 11th Weather Forecast
Daily afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected through the weekend. Tomorrow has the highest chances of thunderstorms. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 83 with a low of 51. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 81, a low of...
Thursday July 10th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 649 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 663 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 750 CFS Galen Clark and the Orrey play a fundraiser on The Beach at River Runners this SUNDAY -...
Modern collage exhibit by Howard artist Emilia Van Nest Markovich now on display at HRRMC
A collection of unique collage prints from Howard-based artist Emilia Van Nest Markovich are now on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) through September 30 of this year. Van Nest Markovich created the collection by layering monotypes (a...
City of Salida Seeks Volunteers for Community Boards
The City of Salida is looking for local residents from Salida and Chaffee County to volunteer their time and expertise by serving on two important boards: the Sustainability Committee and the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Board. Those interested are...
The Alliance Seeking Volunteers for Supervised Visitation Program
The Alliance is calling on community members to volunteer for its newly launched supervised visitation program, which takes place on Fridays at The Alliance office. Volunteers will help monitor visits between children and their parents, providing a safe, supportive...
Chaffee County Women Who Care Donates $17,300 to Chaffee County Search and Rescue – South
Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) is proud to announce that Chaffee County Search and Rescue - South was chosen as the financial award recipient for second quarter 2025. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, members of CCWWC gathered at Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista to...
