Friday September 12th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are expected today. The main risks will be gusty outflow winds with small hail and locally heavy rainfall. Flash flooding will also be a possibility.Showers remain in the forecast for Saturday, but begin to decrease in coverage. Salida and...
Rockfall mitigation work US 50 between Texas Creek and Parkdale
Fremont County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform rockfall mitigation work between Texas Creek and Parkdale the weeks Sept. 15 and Sept. 22. US 50 will open to traffic intermittently and traffic will alternate in a single lane, guided by...
Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Arrest in Poncha Springs
On September 10th, 2025, at approximately 10:39PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bryant Young made a traffic stop in Poncha Springs, CO/ Chaffee County. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Nicholas Hepworth age 43 from Alamosa, CO. During the traffic...
New Arrival: Rudy McCormack Slivka
Rudy McCormack Slivka was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on September 7, 2025 at 7:35 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 2.8 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Rudy’s parents are Sean Slivka and Chandler Hansen of...
City of Salida Announces Upcoming Asphalt Maintenance Project
The City of Salida is moving forward with scheduled asphalt maintenance improvements that will enhance roadway conditions and safety for residents and visitors. The work will involve targeted curb repairs and a mill and overlay of the asphalt pavement generally...
Buena Vista Demons Defeat Centauri 37-27
The Buena Vista Demons defeat the Centauri Falcons 37-27 in Centauri for the first time since 2023. The Demons overcome adversity to stay undefeated on the season at 3-0. Catch highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Vintage Sports Cars Coming to Salida with the Colorado Grand
The Colorado Grand, an annual charity tour featuring 1960 and earlier sports cars, will make a stop in Salida tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thonhoff Park, across from the courthouse. The public is invited to view the vintage cars and meet their owners during the...
Salida School District Earns “District of Distinction” Recognition
The Salida School District has once again been named a “District of Distinction” by the Colorado Department of Education, placing it among the top 10 percent of districts statewide. Since 2013, Salida has earned this recognition seven times. Superintendent Dr. David...
Range View Apartments Coming to Saguache
The Saguache County Housing Authority has announced the construction of Range View Apartments, a 32-unit multi-family affordable housing complex scheduled for completion in 2026. The development will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units, each with washer/dryer...
Evergreen High School Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
A male student died hours after shooting and wounding two other students at Evergreen High School yesterday before turning the gun on himself. All three juveniles were transported to the hospital. One victim remains in critical condition, while the second suffered...
Thursday September 11th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms can be expected today and tomorrow. Flash flooding will be a possibility. Showers remain in the forecast for Saturday, but begin to decrease in coverage. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 79. A low of 49. ...
12th Annual BV Strong Community Dinner September 15th
The 12th annual BV Strong Community Dinner is set for Monday, September 15th in Buena Vista. The simple mission of the BV Strong Dinner is “Just Dinner”—bringing residents together in a nonpolitical, noncommercial, and non-promotional setting to share food and...
