— Winter Travel Alert —
Snow covers the mountains ahead of, during busy holiday weekend Friday evening and Saturday morning ski traffic to be most impacted by cold temps and icy areas Colorado —Snow lovers are in luck this Valentines Day, but travel in the mountains will be...
Don’t cut your weekend short: Presidents Week DUI enforcement begins today
21 days of back-to-back increased DUI patrols continueStatewide — Don’t cut your weekend — or someone’s life — short. Avoid a DUI or crash this Presidents Day and drive sober. From Feb. 13 to 26, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado...
Salida Boys Basketball rolls Manitou Springs 62-44.
The Spartans jumped out to a big lead in the 2nd quarter and didn't look back. They cruise all the way to a 62-44 victory. The Spartans will improve to 11-5 overall and 5-4 in league play. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware... find them here...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Defeats James Irwin 70-39.
The Demons led the game from start to finish defeating James Irwin 70-39. The Demons are now 12-4 on the year and 6-3 in the Tri-Peaks League. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Salida Girls Basketball defeats Manitou Springs 48-29.
The Lady Spartans found themselves in a one point game at the end of the 1st quarter. The Spartans cruised from that point on to a 48-29 win at home. Salida will improve to 14-3 on the year and 7-2 in league play. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace...
Thursday – Wrestling State Championship
Buena Vista Girls Basketball defeats James Irwin 62-36.
The Lady Demons cruise past the Jaguars in James Irwin 62-36. The Demons ran the floor and eventually the Jaguars out of the gym. The Lady Demons improve to 7-9 overall and 5-4 in League Play. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware... find...
HRRMC welcomes geriatric specialist Erika Altneu, M.D. to medical staff
SALIDA, Colo.— Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) is thrilled to welcome board-certified geriatric medicine specialist Erika Altneu, M.D., to HRRMC’s medical staff. Dr. Altneu sees patients full-time in the Internal Medicine clinic, located...
Major Infrastructure Improvements Underway in Salida
Several infrastructure projects are in progress across Salida to enhance mobility, aesthetics, and functionality in key areas of the city in 2025. The Downtown Streetscape Project aims to improve accessibility and the pedestrian experience in the downtown area. Key...
Ranch Hand Controlled Burn Program Available to Local Ranchers
Salida Fire and the South Arkansas Fire Protection District are once again offering the Ranch Hand controlled burn program. This initiative supports safe ditch clearing and slash pile management for local ranchers and property owners. The Ranch Hand program works...
Criminal Investigator Charged with Felony Assault in Fremont County
A criminal investigator for the Department of Corrections was formally charged yesterday in Fremont County District Court with felony assault charges following a physical altercation with his adult son. James Michael Lusk, 49, faces two counts of assault in the second...
Region 15 Opioid Governance Committee Grant Now Open
Applications are being accepted for the Region 15 Opioid Governance Committee grant program. Who Can Apply? Nonprofits, school districts, local & county government agencies in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Park counties. Purpose: Support substance use disorder...
