Salida Baseball run rules Platte Canyon 16-0.
Matthew Edgington throws a no hitter as the Spartans run rule Platte Canyon 16-0 in 4 innings of play. Salida scored in every inning as they record 11 hits during the day. The Spartans improve to 9-7 on the season. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace...
Water Shutoffs Scheduled in Downtown Salida This Week as City Replaces Service Lines
The City of Salida is replacing water service lines in the downtown area, resulting in scheduled water service shutoffs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday, April 29 and May 1. Affected areas include 3rd to 5th Streets and E to H Streets. Accompanying street...
Places to Age Launches Matching Funds Campaign
Double Your Impact: Help Build the Future of Senior Living in Chaffee County!Places to Age is excited to announce a matching funds campaign to support preconstructionand infrastructure planning for an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in ChaffeeCounty.Thanks...
Buena Vista Baseball splits a double header with La Junta in Florence.
The Demons battled but fell in game 1 by a score of 4-1. They rallied and bounced back to a 6-2 win in game 2 after a rally in the 3rd. The Demons improve to 7-9 on the season. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware...find them here...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Issues Spring Rattlesnake Awareness Reminder
As temperatures rise, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is reminding residents and visitors of an increase in rattlesnake activity during April and May, especially in elevations between 7,500 and 9,000 feet. When hiking in these areas, CPW recommends wearing boots and...
Peers with Purpose Offers Paid Summer Internships for High School Students – Apply by Tomorrow
Peers with Purpose, a paid summer internship from Achieve Inc., is now accepting applications from high school students interested in building leadership and mentoring skills. Interns will work to create inclusive, supportive experiences for neurodivergent youth,...
Chaffee County Opens Applications for Emerging Early Childhood Educators Program
The Chaffee County Early Childhood Council has opened applications for the second cohort of its Emerging Early Childhood Educators program. The initiative is designed to support individuals interested in beginning a career in early childhood education. Participants...
Act Against Wildfire Open Houses Help Chaffee County Residents Prepare for Fire Season
Chaffee County residents are invited to attend two free “Act Against Wildfire” open houses in May to learn how to better protect their homes, families, and property from the growing risk of wildfires. Hosted by members of the Chaffee Forest Health Council, the events...
Buena Vista Students Shine at Civics Bee
The Buena Vista Civics Bee was held yesterday at the newly renovated American Legion Hall.Sponsored by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County, the event featured 13 middle school students competing in civics-based question...
Salida Hospital District Board Election Scheduled for May 6
Eligible voters in the Salida Hospital District can cast their ballots for board seats on Tuesday, May 6.Polling places will be available at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (second-floor conference room) in Salida and Mountain Heights Church in Buena...
Grandfamilies Listening Sessions Offered in Buena Vista and Salida
Grandparents raising or caring for grandchildren are invited to participate in Grandfamilies Listening Sessions hosted by the Intergenerational Task Force.Sessions include a light dinner and childcare, and will be held at the Buena Vista Community Center tomorrow and...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Launches 2024 Impact Grant Cycle
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has opened the 2024 Impact Grant cycle, supporting local affordable housing and environmental innovation efforts.The Housing Solutions Grant offers up to $12,000 for a single project that enhances long-term housing...
