Salida Volleyball Sweeps Woodland Park on Senior Night.
The Spartans celebrated their senior players in style with a sweep on senior night over the Panthers. Salida rolls by scores of 25-20, 25-15, and 25-23. The Spartans will improve to 10-7 on the year. Catch the highlights presented by The Salida Ace Hardware (find...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Forum in Salida
A community forum titled "Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia" is being offered tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 7 Poncha Blvd in Salida. The event will be presented by Molly Bischoff of Chaffee County Public Health. This forum aims...
Chaffee County EDC Hosts Housing and Commissioner Candidate Discussions
The Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is hosting two important presentations tomorrow night at Salida's SteamPlant. The event will include a discussion on housing challenges in the county and a question-and-answer session with candidates running...
Salida Man Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Juvenile
The Salida Police Department issued a press release over the weekend regarding an adult involved in an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile. Nicholas Engelhart, 31, was arrested on charges including contributing to the delinquency of a minor (a misdemeanor), as...
Highway 50 Middle Bridge Over Blue Mesa Reservoir Reopens to Single-Lane Traffic
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced progress on structural repairs to the Highway 50 Middle Bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir. Starting this Wednesday, the bridge will be open to all vehicles in a single-lane configuration, operating 24/7....
Buena Vista School Board and Chaffee County Commissioners Meetings This Week
The Buena Vista School Board is scheduled to meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. Key agenda items include discussions on policies related to health and graduation, as well as upcoming Colorado Association of School Board Resolutions. Tomorrow, the Chaffee County Commissioners...
Salida City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Updates
The Salida City Council is set to meet for a work session tonight, beginning at 6 p.m. Topics on the agenda include discussions about the Financial Management Plan, updates on the outdoor soaking pool, the Community Development Department, and a conversation regarding...
Salida’s Holiday Park Trees Available Now for Adoption
As the weather turns colder and we look ahead to the winter holiday season, one of Salida’s favorite traditions is about to begin! Salida’s Holiday Park will again feature more than 100 trees decorated by local families, nonprofits and businesses, on display from...
Doris J. Donkle, May 11, 1939 ~ October 3, 2024
Doris J. Donkle (85) of Salida passed away October 3, 2024, with her family by her side. Doris was born May 11, 1939, in Salida, to Theodore J. and Nellie (Starbuck) Judge Sr. at their home on G St. Doris lived most of her life in the 700 block of G street. She...
New Arrival: Ella Renee Plante
SALIDA, Colo.— Ella Renee Plante was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on September 30, 2024 at 10:49 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 0.1ounces, and measured 19 inches long.Ella’s parents are Roxan Koch and Brandon...
Pike National Forest Stage 1 fire restrictions & emergency recreational shooting closure
Pueblo, Colo., Oct. 10, 2024— Today all districts on the Pike National Forest went into Stage 1 fire restrictions with an emergency recreational shooting closure which applies to all public lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service in the...
Salida Football falls to Cortez 34-27.
The Spartans fall to the Panthers on the road 34-27 after a tough battle. The Spartans used all offense, defense, and Special teams, but came up just short to fall to 2-4 on the year. Highlights from the game are presented by the Salida Ace Hardware (check them out...
