Sharon Kay Binder
Sharon Kay (Binns) Binder, 85, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 10, 2025. Born on September 22, 1939, in Salida, CO she spent most of her life in Colorado, before moving to OR with her beloved husband, Jerry Lee Binder. Sharon went to...
Shirley Jo DeLeo
Shirley Jo DeLeo passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on June 12th, 2025, at the age of 70. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Anthony "Ants" DeLeo; Parents Charles Friend and Retha Joanne Friend; Brother Richard "Buck" Friend and...
Wednesday June 18th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are up today. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 1660 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1810 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 2080 Sqwerv plays a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River Runners this Sunday, from 6-9, brought to you by...
Federal Budget Proposal Could Force Sale of Millions of Acres of Public Land, Including in Colorado
A controversial provision in the federal budget reconciliation bill would require the federal government to sell off millions of acres of public lands—including land in Colorado—for housing development. The proposal, if enacted, could mandate the sale of up to 3.3...
Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down Highway 50 Near Monarch Pass for Hours
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office reports that a semi-tractor trailer caught fire Monday afternoon on Highway 50 near the chain station west of Maysville on Monarch Pass. Emergency crews arrived to find the semi fully engulfed in flames. The driver, Charles Metoyer...
National Weather Service Investigates Possible Tornado North of Divide
A possible tornado touched down north of Divide yesterday afternoon, causing damage to trees and power lines in the area. Reports indicate that the most significant impact occurred near County Roads 511 and 51. The National Weather Service (NWS) is currently...
City of Salida Hosts Public Meeting Tonight on Land Use Code & Zoning Map Rewrite
The City of Salida is inviting community members to a public meeting tonight (June 18) to gather feedback on the ongoing Land Use Code and Zoning Map rewrite. The meeting will be held from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Salida SteamPlant Event Center. The meeting will...
Wednesday June 18th Weather Forecast
Sunny, hot and dry conditions can be expected through the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89 with a low of 49. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 85, a low of 47. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 71 with a low of...
Tuesday June 17th CFS Report
Expect medium Flows on the Arkansas River today. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 1240 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1460 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 1720 CFS Sqwerv plays a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River Runners this Sunday, from 6-9, brought...
Eagle Scout Finn Blackburn Dedicates American Flags at Salida School District Buildings
Finn Blackburn has successfully completed his Eagle Scout project, dedicating newly installed American flags at the Salida School District Central Office and Transportation Building. The dedication ceremony took place under the watchful presence of the local color...
Volunteers and Tickets Available Now for 29th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous in Salida
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 29th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous, set for Friday, July 12th at Riverside Park in Salida, and is calling for volunteers to help support the event. 🙋♂️ Volunteer Info: Must be 21 years or older...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meet Today in Buena Vista to Tackle Key Projects and Appointments
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is meeting today at the Chaffee County Safety Complex in Buena Vista, with a full agenda that includes letters of support, contract awards, funding decisions, and committee appointments. 📝 Agenda Highlights: Letters of...
