Richard W. Beauregard – October 6, 1939 ~ April 3, 2025
Richard Wesley Beauregard (Dick), Age 85, of Salida, passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones at his side. Dick was born in Salida on October 6, 1939 to the late Pete Henry and Ethel Duncan. He was the youngest of two children....
Joseph Frank Biehner – October 6, 1947 ~ March 18, 2025
Joseph Biehner passed away on March 18, 2025, in Salida, Colorado, at the age of 77. He was born on October 6, 1947, in Augusta, Maine. From 1967 to 1969, Joseph served in the United States Navy, a time that reflected his commitment to helping others. His service was...
Chaffee County Commissioners put BlueTriton on notice
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners took two actions Tuesday following an annual public hearing regarding BlueTriton Brands bottled-water operations in Chaffee County. The Commissioners: Placed BlueTriton on probation for failure to comply with the invasive weed...
Chaffee County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on BlueTriton Annual Report
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is meeting today at the Chaffee County Courthouse and will hold a public hearing to discuss BlueTriton Brands’ annual report, a requirement under the company’s 1041 permit. BlueTriton, formerly known as Nestlé, is authorized...
Salida City Council Meeting Tonight: Arbor Day Resolution on Agenda
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m., with a single action item on the agenda: A resolution to designate May 15 as Arbor Day in the City of Salida.
Salida Hospital District Election: Polls Open Until 7 p.m.
Voters in the Salida Hospital District can cast ballots in today’s board election at one of two locations: Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, second-floor conference room (Salida) Mountain Heights Church, County Road 317 (Buena Vista) Polls close at 7...
CPW Offers Grants to Reduce Human-Bear Conflicts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has opened a new round of grant funding to help reduce human-bear conflicts. Eligible applicants include: Local governments Homeowners associations Community groups Businesses and individuals Funding amounts range from $50,000 to $500,000,...
Salida Community Center to Hold Food Distribution Wednesday
The Salida Community Center will host its monthly food distribution event tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7, starting at 10 a.m. Location:3rd and F Streets, Downtown Salida
Buena Vista Chamber to Host Monthly Community Coffee
Join the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce for its monthly Community Coffee event tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the BV Community Center. The event is free and open to all and provides a casual networking opportunity for local residents and business...
Chaffee County Commissioners to Discuss Future School Site and Hold Public Hearing on BlueTriton
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session today that includes a discussion with the Salida School Board regarding a proposal to acquire county-owned land for a future school site. A regular meeting will follow tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6 at 9...
Salida City Council to Review Housing Report and Energy Update
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight at 6 p.m. featuring two agenda items: An update from Xcel Energy The Chaffee Housing Authority's annual report A regular meeting of the council is scheduled for tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 6.
Salida Hospital District Election Set for Tuesday, May 6
Eligible voters will elect three board members to the Salida Hospital District in an election held Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Polling locations include: The second-floor conference room at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida Mountain Heights...
