Wednesday June 25th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have dropped since yesterday, but there is still awesome whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 831 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 967 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 1180 Dragondeer plays a FREE SHOW on The...
Places to Age Launches Matching Fund Campaign to Support Assisted Living & Memory Care Project in Chaffee County
Places to Age, a nonprofit dedicated to creating housing solutions for older adults, has announced a matching funds campaign to support preconstruction and infrastructure planning for a future Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Chaffee County. Now through...
Free Stargazing Event Tonight at Ruby Mountain Hosted by Friends of Browns Canyon
Friends of Browns Canyon invites the public to a free stargazing and night sky observation event tonight at Ruby Mountain. This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the night sky in one of Colorado’s most scenic natural areas. 🔭...
Buena Vista Issues Summer Watering Restrictions to Conserve Supply
The Town of Buena Vista has announced summer watering restrictions to help conserve water during the peak usage months. 💧 Watering Schedule: Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday No watering...
Salida Police Warn Residents of Ongoing Scam Attempts Involving Law Enforcement, CDOT Fines, and Fake City Emails
The Salida Police Department is urging community members to remain vigilant as a wave of scams continues to target residents through phone calls, text messages, and emails. ⚠️ Key Scam Alerts: Fake Law Enforcement Calls Scammers are impersonating officers or agencies,...
Wednesday June 25th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms can be expected again today.Most areas dry out for Thursday through Saturday, with another uptick in showers expected Sunday into early next week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 83 with a low of 47.The San Luis Valley can expect a...
Tuesday June 24th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have dropped since yesterday, but there is still awesome whitewater. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 886 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1030 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 1240 Dragondeer plays a FREE SHOW on The Beach at...
Susan Raterman Obituary
Susan Elizabeth Raterman of Buena Vista, Colorado and lately of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 4th, 2025 surrounded by her children in Salida, Colorado. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 8th, 1953, to William Warren Graham and Laura Peavy Graham. Her...
“Hormone Hugs” Workshop in Salida Offers Women an Evening of Connection, Wellness & Empowerment
Local women are invited to an evening of connection, empowerment, and self-care at Hormone Hugs: A Community Building Workshop, happening this Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at A Church in downtown Salida. Hosted by Clinical Health Coach and Professor Emily Marquis,...
City of Salida Seeks Volunteers for Sustainability and Parks Advisory Boards
The City of Salida is inviting residents of Salida and Chaffee County to help shape the future of the community by volunteering to serve on two important advisory boards: The Sustainability Committee The Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Board These...
Chaffee County Revamping ChaffeeResources.com to Better Connect Residents with Health & Wellness Services
Chaffee County Public Health, in partnership with the Chaffee County Community Foundation and local municipalities, has launched a collaborative effort to revitalize ChaffeeResources.com, a vital online platform designed to connect residents with local health and...
Chaffee County Opens Public Comment Period for Land Use Code ‘Glitch Bill’ Amendments
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners has launched a formal review of the Chaffee County Land Use Code and Zoning Map, which went into effect on January 1, 2025. The review is part of the “glitch bill” amendment process, aimed at identifying and correcting errors,...
