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...
Teller County Commissioner Sounds Alarm Over Federal Cuts to Wildfire Resources
Teller County Commissioner Dan Williams says a U.S. Forest Service employee revealed that Colorado could face a 40% reduction in firefighting capability this season due to federal funding cuts. Williams, who also serves on the Teller County Wildland Fire Council, is...
League of Women Voters to Host HRRMC Board Candidate Forum Wednesday
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a candidate forum for the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Board of Directors on Wednesday, April 10th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Poncha Springs Town Hall. All six candidates running for three open...
City of Salida to Present New Land Use Code and Zoning Map Tonight
The City of Salida is inviting the public to a meeting tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant to review the consolidated draft of the Land Use Code and the new Zoning Map. The city has not done a comprehensive rewrite of its Land Use Code in nearly 15...
Buena Vista Trustees to Hold Public Hearings on Liquor Licenses, Consider Development Manual and More
The Town of Buena Vista Board of Trustees will convene for a regular meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Trustees will hold two public hearings to consider Hotel and Restaurant Liquor Licenses for two businesses in the 400 block of East Main Street: La Sirena...
