Salida High School Hosts 10th Annual Spring Collage Show Tonight
Salida High School will host its 10th annual Spring Collage Show tonight, April 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the high school. The community-wide event showcases artwork created by high school students in the visual arts, while band, choir, and drama students...
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser in Salida Supports Scholarships and St. Jude
The Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser this Sunday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, located at 340 East 5th Street in Salida. The breakfast menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, and orange...
Robert Keith McMullen – January 5, 1947 ~ March 14, 2025
Robert Keith McMullen, age 78 of Buena Vista, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, CO. Mr. McMullen was born January 5, 1947, in Salida, CO to Lincoln and Alvera (Munsell) McMullen. Mr. McMullen...
Press Release – Bruce Rowland Miller’s Arrest
On Saturday, 04-19-25, at approximately 5:28PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ryland Geske was performing routine patrol on Hwy 24 East of Johnson’s Village when he received a safety notification from the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Flock camera system...
HRRMC expands laboratory services to Salida Health Center
SALIDA, Colo.—Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is now offering laboratory services – including direct access testing – at the Salida Health Center, located at 550 W. Hwy. 50 in Salida. This is a convenient option for community members living on or near...
Buena Vista Baseball rolls over Center 19-2.
The Demons get the run rule victory in 4 innings as they hit the ball well in the 19-2 win. Home runs, stolen bases, and great fielding led to the big win. The Demons improve to 4-7 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware....find...
Central Colorado Mountain Riders to Host Youth Motorcycle Safety Classes Saturday
The Central Colorado Mountain Riders, a local off-road motorcycle club, will host two motorcycle safety classes this Saturday at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds: One class for ages 6–11 One class for ages 12 and up Registration is $100 per student. Sign up at...
Salida’s Historic Preservation Committee to Host Public Input Meeting Wednesday
The City of Salida’s Historic Preservation Committee will host a public meeting tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Touber Building. The meeting will cover: Updates to the Historic Survey Plan Proposed changes to the Historic Preservation section of the...
Envision Chaffee County Hosts Talk on Fourmile Wetlands Restoration Tonight
Envision Chaffee County is sponsoring a free presentation tonight on the ongoing restoration of the Fourmile wetlands. The talk begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Salida Hospital District Announces May 6 Election Polling Locations and Absentee Info
Two polling places will be open for the Salida Hospital District Board election on Tuesday, May 6th, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Second-floor conference room at HRRMC in Salida Mountain Heights Church on County Road 317 in Buena Vista Candidates: Lydia Segal, Amy Stanley,...
Michael Robinson Appointed as At-Large Director of Sangre de Cristo Electric Association
Michael Robinson has been selected as the new At-Large Director for the Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) Board of Directors. Robinson fills the vacancy left by Jeff Fieldler, who resigned earlier this year. He will complete Fieldler’s term, which runs...
Drug Arrest – City of Salida Police
For the last several weeks, the Salida Police Department has been investigating a drug distribution case in the Salida area. As the case progressed, it became necessary to contact the DEA as we learned that local shipments were crossing state lines. After conferring...
