Keep your charm this weekend: St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement begins Thursday
Enjoy the holiday responsibly and plan a sober ride home Statewide — Don’t count on luck to get you home safely. Plan a sober ride to and from your destination this weekend. From March 13 to 19, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the...
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Accepting Citizen Task Force Nominations
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is now accepting nominations for its Citizen Task Force, a 16-member panel that advises Colorado Parks and Wildlife on management issues in the Upper Arkansas River Valley. A delegate is needed to represent each of the...
#6 Salida Girls Fall to #3 Denver Christian 50-31
The Lady Spartans were down at halftime but couldn't complete the comeback to advance to the semi-final game. The Lady Spartans fall to the Denver Christian Thunder 50-31 and end their season at 21-5. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Salida Ace...
HRRMC Foundation Offering $2,500 Scholarships for Healthcare Students
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation is now accepting applications for two $2,500 scholarships for current college students pursuing careers in healthcare. The Charles J. Forster Scholarship is open to students who currently live or have...
Salida Mountain Trails Hosts Open House for Community Engagement
Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) is inviting the public to an open house tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Office Bar on 1st Street in downtown Salida. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to meet SMT staff and board members, ask questions, and share...
Artspace Affordable Housing Project in Salida Moves Toward Construction
The City of Salida provided an update on the Artspace affordable housing project, which is progressing toward the construction phase after receiving City Council approval for its conceptual design last summer. The $10 million project, located at 1st and D Streets,...
Buena Vista Airport Board to Host Public Forum on Rule Updates
The Buena Vista Airport Board is inviting the public to provide feedback on proposed updates to the airport’s rules and regulations, as well as minimum standards for commercial aeronautical operations. The public forum will take place March 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m....
Salida and Buena Vista Students Advance to State Destination Imagination Competition
Nine Destination Imagination teams from Salida and Buena Vista competed in Pueblo this past weekend—and all nine teams qualified for the state competition on April 5. Competing against 52 other teams, these students showcased their talents in creative problem-solving,...
Jason Marsden – April 26, 1972 ~ February 25, 2025
Jason Christopher Marsden, 52, died at his home on F Street in Salida, Colorado, on Feb. 23, 2025. He is survived by husband and partner of 26 years Guy Padgett; mother Denise Marsden Padgett; sister Shawn VanHaelen; nephews Hunter VanHaelen and Fletcher VanHaelen;...
Proposed Colorado Bill Would Change How Traffic Stops Begin
A new bill in the Colorado legislature is proposing changes to the way law enforcement officers interact with drivers during traffic stops. If passed, the bill would: Prohibit officers from asking a driver, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” or similar questions....
U.S. Forest Service Hiring Temporary Wildland Firefighters in Rocky Mountain Region
The U.S. Forest Service is looking to hire up to 50 temporary wildland firefighters and fire support personnel for the 2025 fire season in the Rocky Mountain Region. Open positions include: Engine operators Hotshot crew members Handcrew firefighters Fuel technicians...
Buena Vista Airport Board Seeks Public Input on Rule Updates
The Buena Vista Airport Board is inviting the public to provide feedback on proposed updates to the airport’s rules, regulations, and minimum standards for commercial aeronautical operations. A public forum will be held on Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the...
