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...
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...
