Update on 291/First Street Construction
The City of Salida’s improvement project along West Highway 291/First Street, requires closure for paving operations. First Street will be closed to through traffic between 3rd Street and M Street starting this Thursday morning. The closure is expected to...
William Jeff Wooddell Jr., January 9, 1966 ~ August 9, 2026
Jan. 9, 1966 – Aug. 9, 2026 William Jeff Wooddell Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his wife, daughters, sister and father. Will was diagnosed with ALS in 2024. He faced ALS with the same strength, courage, dignity,...
Application Deadline Extended for BV School Board
The deadline has been extended to return applications to fill a vacant seat on the Buena Vista School Board. If you are interested in serving on the board, pick up an application from the BV School District Office and return it by August 24th. Applicants will be...
Wayne K. Stone, June 14, 1946 ~ August 4, 2026
Wayne K. Stone, age 80 of Salida, passed away on August 4, 2026 in Sterling, CO. Mr. Stone was born on June 14, 1946 in Craig, CO to Orville Keith and Mildred (Smyth) Stone. Wayne had many passions in life including: NASCAR, his tractors, and hit and miss motors, but...
Knowing the Laws for Alternative Transportation as School Begins
Posted by Jill Carstens | Aug 11, 2026 t’s already back to school time. This means there will be kids walking, riding their bikes and probably using many forms of non-traditional transportation. There are different laws for each of these types of...
Colorado DMV Warns of Scams
In a press release, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit (MVIU) is reminding Coloradans that the safest way to avoid scams and unnecessary fees is to conduct all transactions through official state resources. To find verified...
Chaffee Sheriff Clarifies Combined Tactical Team Agreement
In a press release, Chaffee County Sheriff, Andy Rohrich layed out the progress in updating the joint Tactical Team agreement made up of members from the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, the Salida Police Department and the Buena Vista Police Department. To oblige...
Buena Vista Trustees Meet Tonight
Buena Vista Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight at 7pm. Under business items Trustees will accept a letter of resignation from Trustee Maggie Huyck, who has moved outside town limits. Trustees will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license for Veya...
Candidate Petition Packets for BV Election Available Now
Buena Vista’s next regular municipal election will be held November 3rd. Voters will elect a mayor and three town trustees. The seats are currently held by Mayor Libby Fay and Trustees Cindie Swisher, Chris Sturm and Maggie Huyck. Residents interested in...
Sheriff Cautions Aspen Acres Residents of Contractor Fraud
As residents begin to rebuild following the Aspen Acres Fire, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community to watch for contractor fraud. Sheriff Rich Smith took to social media to share red flags residents should watch for when hiring contractors. ...
Section of First Street in Salida Closed Beginning Thursday
The City of Salida’s improvement project along West Highway 291/First Street, requires closure for paving operations. First Street will be closed to through traffic between 3rd Street and M Street starting this Thursday morning. The closure is expected to remain...
BV Reminds Drivers to Watch for School Zones
As the school year begins, many Buena Vista residents have likely noticed the “School Zone” signs posted along Highway 24 through town. The normal speed limit of 35 mph throughout BV will be reduced to 25 mph when the lights are flashing. The lights will flash at the...
