New Owners, Same Stoke: Salida Mountain Sports Enters a New Chapter
SALIDA, CO — May 23, 2025 — Salida Mountain Sports, a cornerstone of Salida’s outdoorcommunity and a trusted source for adventure-ready gear, is excited to announce a new era oflocal ownership. As of May 23, the shop is proudly owned and operated by Salida locals...
Tails on the Trails 5K Registration Now Open
Register now for early-bird pricing and a guaranteed race event t-shirt (guaranteed t-shirt deadline: June 1st). Your registration also includes admission to the Salida SteamPlant After Party where there will be free food, free face painting, games, and more! Race the...
CFS Report for Friday, May 23rd
Flows on the Arkansas River are still down but upper basin snowpack is above average for this date, so the runoff is coming Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 330 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 484 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 571 The Riverside Grill...
Experience the Rhythm of the Rockies at Bluegrass on the Arkansas in Salida
SALIDA, CO — Get ready for a weekend of music, community, and scenic beauty as the Salida Rotary Club hosts the annual Bluegrass on the Arkansas festival at Riverside Park. The free event kicks off Saturday evening and continues through Sunday, offering a full lineup...
Friday, May 23rd Weather Forecast
Sunny, warm and breezy today. Winds will be gusting to 30 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 81, with a low of 45. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 79, with a low of 41. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 63,...
Sangre De Cristo Electric Association Has Announced a New CEO
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association announces Jon Beyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, set to officially begin his tenure on July 7. Beyer will succeed CEO Gary Kelly, who previously announced he will retire from the position this summer. “This marks an...
City Of Salida Announces New Temporary Public Parking Lot
Salida, CO- The City of Salida is pleased to announce the opening of a new temporary public parking lot at the corner of First and D Streets, providing additional parking to support access to downtown businesses, Riverside Park, and the riverfront during...
New Arrival: Debra Sage Moorefield
Debra Sage Moorefield was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on May 8, 2025 at 3:27 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Debra’s parents are Savanna and Tyler Moorefield of Howard....
Thursday May 22nd CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are still down due to cooler temps in the high country. Expect fun and technical whitewater out there today. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 346 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 448 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 537 The...
Paddlefest Whitewater Festival Begins Tonight
The Paddlefest Whitewater Festival gets underway tonight in Buena Vista with a Town Party at the Buena Viking from 5pm to 9pm. The Town Party will feature live music with River Arkansas, food, drink and a raffle. The Pine Creek Giant Slalom race is tomorrow at 3pm...
Cottonwood Pass is Reopening Today at 5pm.
The Chaffee County Road and Bridge Department plans to reopen Cottonwood Pass for the 2025 summer season just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Working in concert with Gunnison County Public Works, the pass will be cleared on both sides of the county line by 5pm...
Saguache County Housing Authority Announces Construction of Range View Apartments
The Saguache County Housing Authority has announced the construction of Range View Apartments, a 32-unit multi-family affordable housing facility. With an expected completion date in 2026, they are offering the opportunity to be placed on an interested list that...
