Dr. Devin Castendyk to Speak on Critical Minerals and Carbon-Neutral Future at SteamPlant
Collegiate Peaks Forum Hosts Free Talk on Recovering Critical Minerals from Mine Waste The Collegiate Peaks Forum series continues tonight with a presentation by Dr. Devin Castendyk on the topic “Recovering Critical Minerals for a Carbon-Neutral Future from Mine...
City of Salida Upgrades Downtown Lighting to Energy-Efficient LED Fixtures
Salida to Upgrade Downtown Lighting with Energy-Efficient LED and Dark-Sky Compliant Fixtures The City of Salida is set to upgrade the light fixtures in its downtown area with new, energy-efficient LED lights that are also dark-sky compliant. This initiative is part...
Former Florence Town Attorney Matthew Krob Sentenced to 12 Years to Life for Sexual Assault
Matthew Krob Sentenced to 12 Years to Life for 2022 Sexual Assault in Larkspur A Douglas County judge has sentenced Matthew Krob, former town attorney of Florence, to 12 years to life in prison. The sentencing, which took place yesterday, follows Krob's conviction on...
Oak Street Roadwork in Salida Continues with Full Closure Through Friday
The City of Salida is continuing its efforts to improve Oak Street, with ongoing construction work between Walnut Street and Illinois Avenue. To expedite the construction schedule and facilitate the removal of the existing roadway, Oak Street will be fully closed...
66-Year-Old Climber Dies After Fall on Crestone Needle
Mountain Climber Dies on Treacherous Crestone Needle in the Sangre de Cristos A 66-year-old mountain climber has tragically died after falling on the 14,000-foot Crestone Needle in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The incident occurred as the climber was navigating a...
Labor Day and Buena Vista’s Harvest: The Rise and Fall of the Head Lettuce Capital of the World
Labor Day and harvest time coincide and back in the day, the two events were celebrated at about the same time. Labor Day efforts began in the late 1800sinvolving struggles about workers rights but it wasn’t until 1894 that congress officially declared the first...
School District Provides Support as Information of Investigation on Horne Becomes Available
The Salida School District has been informally informed by the Salida Police Department that the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office was conducting an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct of Mr. Anderson Horne, with an adult who was a former student. Mr....
Jack “Randy” Sage Sr.
December 5, 1954 ~ August 20, 2024 Jack R. “Randy” Sage Sr. was born on December 5, 1954 in Columbus, Georgia to Jack McKinnon and Betty (McKinnon) Sage. Randy passed on August 20, 2024 at UCHealth Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Randy was...
BV Strong Community Dinner Set for September 16th
The 11th annual BV Strong Community Dinner is scheduled for Monday, September 16th. This event is a cherished tradition in Buena Vista, aiming to foster community spirit through a locally funded and organized dinner where residents gather to celebrate and connect....
Salida School District Hosts Q&A on Safety Protocols and Launches New App
Salida School Superintendent David Blackburn will hold a question-and-answer session tomorrow night at 6:30 PM at the Salida High School auditorium. The session will focus on the district’s safety protocols, practices, and partnerships. All community members are...
HRRMC Board of Directors Meeting to Discuss MOU with Places to Age and Other Key Issues
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at 1 p.m. During the meeting, the board will address several important topics. Under old business, the board will vote on a potential Memorandum of...
Buena Vista Board of Education Meeting Tonight: District Accountability Committee on the Agenda
The Buena Vista Board of Education is scheduled to meet tonight at 6:30 PM. The primary topic of discussion will be the District Accountability Committee, which plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and transparency of the district's educational policies...
