Salida Girls Basketball defeats Gunnison 50-43.
The Spartans battled in the 1s Quarter, before taking things over in the 2nd. The Spartans never gave up the lead on the way to a 50-43 win. The Lady Spartans improve to 6-2 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them here...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball defeats Sanford 61-39.
The Demons jumped the Mustangs early and held the lead the rest of the way as they route Sanford at home. The Demons improve to 6-1 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware... find them...
Buena Vista Girls Basketball falls to Sanford 51-21.
The Lady Demons battled, but fell short of Sanford 51-21 at home. The Lady Demons will fall to 3-5 on the season. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware... find them here...https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/18033) right here......
Earl Leonard Bjurstrom – June 28, 1935 ~ January 5, 2025
Earl Leonard Bjurstrom (USAF - Retired), born June 28, 1935 in St. Paul, MN, passed on January 5th, 2025 at the age of 89 in Salida, CO. Preceded in death by Karen - his wife of over six decades, his daughters Cindy (Cobb) and Suzanne, and his grandsons Trevor and...
Sonja Barbara Lofgren – June 28, 1969 ~ January 10, 2025
Sonja was born in Cody, Wyoming as the fifth child of Thore and Helen (Shaffer) Lofgren. Though her arrival was wrought with many challenges and heartaches, she brought light and joy to all who knew her. Sonja moved to Aurora, Colorado with her family where she...
Salida Arts and Culture Call for Artists
Local artists are invited to submit heart-themed art for the February show “Follow the Hearts to Salida” at the SteamPlant’s Paquette Gallery. Submission Details: Submit a JPG of your artwork and a completed application to by February 1st....
League of Women Voters Hosts Teen Issues Discussion
The League of Women Voters Chaffee County will host a conversation about cell phones, social media, and other issues impacting teenagers tonight. Details: When: 5 PM to 6:30 PM Where: Crest Academy, 627 Oak Street, Salida Panelists: Salida Superintendent of Schools...
Buena Vista Trustee Vacancy Announcement
The Town of Buena Vista is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees created by Gina Lucrezi’s election to the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners. Lucrezi will be sworn in today. Requirements for Trustee Applicants: Must be a...
Buena Vista Board of Trustees Meeting Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 7 PM at the Buena Vista Community Center. Agenda Highlights: Public Hearing: Ordinance to add a section to the Municipal Code regarding campaign finance complaints. Resolution Vote: Approval of a Master Agreement...
Chaffee County Women Who Care Meeting Tonight
Chaffee County Women Who Care will host their first meeting of the year at Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista starting at 5 PM. Agenda: Social hour. Presentations from three nonprofits: Greater Arkansas River Nature Association. Full Circle Restorative Justice. Alpine...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting Scheduled for Tomorrow
The Chaffee County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting tomorrow at 9 AM. Key agenda items include: Swearing-in of newly elected commissioners: Gina Lucrezi and Dave Armstrong. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair. Reorganization of committee appointments....
Chaffee County Fire Assists in California Wildfires
Chaffee County Fire has joined the effort to combat the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, leading a Strike Team of Colorado engines. The Strike Team includes crews from: South Fork Fire and Rescue Security Fire Department Stonewall Fire Protection District Nine strike...
