Pronghorn Sightings Along Highway 291
Local residents along Highway 291 west of Salida are urging drivers to remain vigilant for a herd of pronghorn that cross the highway twice daily—once in the morning and again in the late afternoon—near Chaffee County Road 190 West. Multiple pronghorn have already...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Opens
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 grant cycle, which supports nonprofit organizations, first responders, educators, and community projects. The cycle launches with the Springs Municipal Grants and First Responder...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meetings
Chaffee County Commissioners are holding two important meetings this week. Today, they are conducting a work session to review board appointments for the airport and visitors bureau while receiving updates from Mountain Valley Transit and Sol Vista Health. The session...
Salida City Council and Planning Commission Joint Work Session
Tonight at 6 PM, the Salida City Council will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission to discuss two key agenda items. Developers Kenny Layton and Matt Osness have submitted conceptual plans for the annexation, zoning, and major subdivision of a...
Weekend Events & Happenings
Ice Castles – Cripple Creek Where: Cripple Creek. Tickets: Starting at $21. Great Fruitcake Toss – Manitou Springs When: Tomorrow, Noon – 3 PM. Where: Memorial Park, Manitou Springs. Event: 30th annual fruitcake throwing competition. Movie at the Salida SteamPlant –...
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Begins Tomorrow
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program begins tomorrow for free tax return help. Salida Location: Where: Salida Methodist Church (228 E. Fourth St.) When: Saturdays, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Appointments: Call 719-431-4578. Buena Vista Location:...
Buena Vista Police Seek Help in Stolen Vehicle and Trailer Case
The Buena Vista Police Department and Chaffee County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in finding stolen property and those responsible. Incident Details: Time: Tuesday at 10:40 PM. Location: Park Lane, Buena Vista. Stolen Items: White Chevrolet...
Colorado Bill to Limit Student Cellphone Use in Schools
A bipartisan bill is expected to be introduced in the Colorado legislature to limit students’ cellphone use in schools. What the Bill Proposes: Requires all school districts to develop a cellphone policy. Each district can customize policies based on size, location,...
Update on Christopher Foreman’s arrest for possession of Fentanyl
On January 25, 2024 the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release that read:On Wednesday, January 25, 2024, members of the Chaffee County Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office and the Buena Vista Police Department received information of an individual who was...
Mary Ellen Murphy – February 1, 1933 ~ January 12, 2025
Salida lost a beloved resident, Mary Ellen Murphy, who passed away gracefully at home on January 12, 2025, weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. She moved to Salida in 1959 with her husband, Bill Murphy, to acquire KVRH, the local AM radio station, later expanding its...
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
CAÑON CITY, CO – January 29, 2025 – Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Makes First Annual Payment of Over $1 Million to Cañon City The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, one of Colorado’s most iconic attractions, is proud to announce its first of two annual...
Grassroots Group Opposes Geothermal Project Near Mt. Princeton
A Buena Vista-based grassroots group has formed to oppose geothermal activity near Mt. Princeton. Group Name: Save Our Arkansas Valley. Mission: Raise awareness about geothermal projects that could adversely affect residents. Website: SaveArkValley.org provides...
