Thursday, March 9th Weather
Snow will continue over the mountains through Sunday. Moderate accumulations are possible. Rain showers can be expected for the lower elevations. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 47. A low of 27.The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 45, a low of...
Road Construction Season is About to Begin
The construction season is about to begin and the City of Salida has announced 2023 improvement projects. Poncha Boulevard streetscape improvements include the addition of sidewalks, bike lanes, water and sewer utility upgrades and open space...
Applications are Open for the Annual Valley Visions Art Show
Applications for the 11th annual Valley Visions art show are now open. Submissions deadline is April 15th. The Valley Visions Art Show is an annual art exhibition hosted by Salida Council for the Arts and will take place May 5th through the 7th in the Salida...
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Tabor Tax Refund
Many community members have recently received a check in the mail from Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center with “Property Tax Refund” in the memo line. Last November, it was brought to the attention of the Salida Hospital District that the district had...
Winds Could Gust Up to 30 mph [Mar. 8th Weather]
Mostly sunny and breezy conditions are expected again today. Winds will be gusting to 30 mph out of the southwest. Fire danger will be high again today for the San Luis Valley. A Red Flag Warning is in effect. Salida and Buena Vista will...
Reimer Named Finalist for Chaffee County Administrator Position
Don Reimer has been named the sole finalist in the search for the new Chaffee County Administrator. Reimer previously served with Chaffee County Government as its County Engineer and Planning Director from 2002-2014. He has most recently worked as Community...
Collegiate Peaks Bank donates $15,980 to Colorado charities
Colorado-based Collegiate Peaks Bank, a division of Glacier Bancorp, is pleased to announce that the bank has donated $15,980 to four different charities in Colorado. The charities are Chaffee County Early Childhood Center, MENTOR Colorado, Rezdawg Rescue and The Link...
Arkansas River Report for February
The latest River Report from the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative shows drought-free conditions across almost half of Colorado.
Tuesday, March 7th Weather
Mostly sunny and mild today. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 51. A low of 25.The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 47, a low of 19.Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 35 with a low of 11. A storm system will bring snow back to the mountains Thursday...
Forest Health Council reports progress toward wildfire resiliency
More than 5,000 acres treated as Community Wildfire Protection Plan is implemented. In its latest Annual Report to the Community, the Envision Forest Health Council reports $23 million raised as well nearly 1,100 community members taking action to implement Chaffee...
2023 Salida Public Works Capital Improvement Project Updates
The construction season is about to begin for roadway and utility capital improvements across the City. Poncha Boulevard streetscape improvements include the addition of sidewalks, bike lanes, storm sewer, water and sewer utility upgrades, and open space improvements....
Monday, March 6th Weather
Chances of light snow, along with strong winds, will continue over the higher terrain through Wednesday. The chance for more widespread snow arrives later in the week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a sunny high of 53. A low of 29.The San Luis...
