Thursday, May22nd Weather Forecast
Mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures can be expected again today. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 79, with a low of 43. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 75, with a low of 39. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 61 with a low of...
29th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for the 29th annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous July 12th at Salida’s Riverside Park. General admission, designated driver and VIP tickets are available online at salidachamber.org. Local’s tickets are $50 and are...
Cottonwood Pass is Reopening Tomorrow.
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...
Public input sought on dispersed camping on Leadville and Salida ranger districts
The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) announces the availability of a preliminary environmental assessment, and welcomes public comment, for improved camping management on Leadville and Salida ranger districts...
Colorado Department of Transportation Open House Tonight in Fairplay at 4pm
The Colorado Department of Transportation is hosting an open house tonight to share results of a traffic and safety study on Highway 285 and Colorado 9 south of Fairplay. The study focuses on improving access, safety and mobility. With traffic expected to...
Wednesday, May 21st Weather Forecast
Mostly sunny skies, warmer temperatures and breezy conditions continue. Winds will be gusting to 40 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 75 with a low of 39. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 71 with a low of 37. Leadville...
Chaffee County Public Safety Complex Open House is Today from 3-5pm
Chaffee County Commissioners invite the public to drop by the new Chaffee County Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista today for an open house from 3 to 5pm. The new 15,000 square foot public safety complex serves as home to the north-end station for Emergency Medical...
Salida Hospital District Board of Directors Certified Election Results
More than 1,600 votes were cast in the May 6 election for seats on the Salida Hospital District Board of Directors. Results have been certified via the Salida Hospital District Canvass Board, and William Alderton, Dean Edwards and Lydia Segal were re-elected for...
Salida Schools Superintendent David Blackburn Attended the Colorado Department of Education Awards
Salida School Superintendent Dr. David Blackburn attended the Colorado Department of Education awards presentation last week honoring schools and districts across the state for their outstanding performance in the 2023/24 school years. Dr. Blackburn picked up...
Two Chaffee County Deputies Went to Washington DC to Honor Lucien Morgan
Last week during National Police Week two Chaffee County Deputies, Thomas Sanders and Kyle Baxter, traveled to Washington D.C. to honor the late Chaffee County Sheriff Lucien Morgan who was added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument. ...
Oak Street Construction Resumes June 2nd
On June 2 the City of Salida, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), will resume the multi-modal improvements project on Oak Street (CO 291) with operations focused north of Park Avenue to Walnut Street, although minor work will take...
The Salida City Council Meets Tonight at 6pm
The Salida City Council will conduct a regular meeting tonight beginning at 6pm.Under new business, council will reappoint Keith Krebs and Patrick Regan to the Historic Preservation Commission and will vote on a resolution accepting the devolution of certain property...
