Saturday, July 12th Weather Forecast
Daily afternoon & evening thunderstorms are expected today through Thursday. Today has the highest chances of stronger storms, especially across the eastern plains, with strong winds up to 60 mph. Salida and Buena Vista: We will see a high chance of showers and...
Linda Rae (Tronquet) Abeyta February 27, 1952 ~ June 23, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Linda Rae Abeyta on June 23, 2025. Linda, a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and community member, was 73 years old. Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Alex A....
Heidi Jane Coates April 18, 1968 – July 6, 2025
Heidi Jane Coates, 57, passed away on July 6, 2025. A beautiful, funny, and truly special soul, Heidi touched countless lives with her radiant smile and unmistakable laugh, which could light up any room. She was an incredible mom and wife with unconditional joy and...
Friday July 11th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 665 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 675 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 757 CFS Galen Clark and the Orrey play a fundraiser on The Beach at River Runners this SUNDAY -...
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 -...
