#3 Buena Vista Defeats #1 Limon 13-10
The Buena Vista Demons score 13 unanswered points in the 4th quarter against the Limon Badgers to stay undefeated at 4-0. The Demons beat the Badgers for the first time in football with a great comeback and home crowd. Check out highlights sponsored by Salida Ace...
New Arrival: Vida Ellejean Yeagley
Vida Ellejean Yeagley was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on September 18, 2025 at 12:36 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds and measured 20 inches long.Vida’s parents are Summer and Travis Yeagley of Salida.Grandparents...
Michael L Argys Obituary November 12, 1953 ~ September 23, 2025
Michael Louis Argys of Salida, died peacefully at home September 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on November 12, 1953 to Louis and Mary Jane Argys. He quickly earned the favorite child status and held it to the last day. Mike always loved...
Enter the Feline & Fido Calendar Contest and Help Homeless Animals!
Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Feline & Fido Calendar Contest, now celebrating its 10th year of raising critical funds for homeless pets in need. During this contest, anyone may submit photos of their beloved...
Michael George Wells Obituary October 8, 1953 ~ September 7, 2025
Michael George Wells passed away on Sept. 7, 2025, at his home in Buena Vista, CO. Mike was born on Oct. 8, 1953, in Denver, CO, to Challen (Chuck) Hedges and Margaret Helen Wells. He was the youngest of three children. Mike grew up in North Denver and spent his...
Weekend Events and Safety Reminders
E-Waste Recycling: GARNA and the Town of Buena Vista are hosting an e-waste recycling event this Saturday at Buena Vista Public Works. The event is free, but TVs and CRT monitors will carry a $30 fee. 14er Fest: Buena Vista’s 14er Fest runs today through Sunday. The...
Salida Referendum Petition on 5-H Annexation Deemed Valid
The Salida City Clerk’s Office has ruled that a referendum petition challenging the ordinance zoning the 5-H LLC annexation as high-density residential is valid. The petition contained 414 valid signatures, surpassing the number required. A 10-day protest period is...
Friday September 26th Weather Forecast
Mostly sunny and mild conditions can be expected today and tomorrow. Rain returns to the area on Sunday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 77. A low of 43. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 73, a low of 41. Leadville and Fairplay look...
State Engineer addresses Ark Basin water issues
Director of the Colorado Division of Water Resources Jason Ullmann provided an overview of current Arkansas River Basin water issues during the September board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District in Salida. Commonly referred to as the State...
Salida Volleyball Defeats Florence In Three Sets
The Salida Spartans dominate in their game against the Lady Huskies, sweeping Florence for the win. 25-19, 25-18, 25-12. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware...
Ark Valley Humane Society Pet of the Week: Porch
Jason Keith Bessant Obituary April 2, 1974 ~ August 17, 2025
Jason Keith Bessant, 51, of Parker, Colorado passed away doing what he loved, fishing and boating on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was raised on a farm in Ninette, Manitoba. Due to his misadventures on dirt bikes and snowmobiles he discovered his love of...
