CDOT Offers Safe Driving Guidelines Ahead of 4/20 Cannabis Holiday
As April 20th approaches, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reinforcing its message: Don’t drive high. After three years of research and feedback from industry employees, CDOT is sharing updated safety recommendations to prevent cannabis-impaired...
Salida Mountain Trails Hosts Benefit Concert with Roundhouse Assembly and Light Show
Support the trails and enjoy live music this weekend as Salida Mountain Trails hosts a special benefit concert featuring Roundhouse Assembly and a psychedelic light show. The concert takes place tomorrow night at the Salida SteamPlant. In addition to the performance,...
AmeriCorps NCCC Sends Members Home After Trump Administration Order
In a surprising development, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members are being sent home early following a new executive order from President Donald Trump. According to an email from AmeriCorps, the decision aligns with the administration's new...
City of Salida to Host Public Meeting on New Land Use Code and Zoning Map
The City of Salida will host a public meeting to introduce its consolidated draft Land Use Code and new Zoning Map next Tuesday, April 22nd, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant Event Center. City officials say the draft represents the most comprehensive update to...
Buena Vista Chamber Hosts Business After Hours at Griffith Center Tonight
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business After Hours networking event tonight, April 10th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Griffith Center, located across from the Buena Vista Post Office. The event offers local business professionals and...
Over 1,200 Attend Town Hall with Pettersen and Bennet in Salida
Representative Brittany Pettersen and Senator Michael Bennet hosted an in-person Town Hall meeting at Salida High School last night, drawing a crowd of more than 1,200 attendees. The high school gymnasium was filled with constituents eager to hear from the two...
Buena Vista Baseball falls to Los Animas 4-3.
The Demons lead for most of the game, but a late rally in the 7th pushed the Trojans past the Demons 4-3 at the Runyon Sports Complex in Pueblo. Buena Vista falls to 3-7 overall on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware....find them...
John Stuart Bolton – April 19, 1949 ~ April 13, 2025
John Stuart Bolton, 75, of Buena Vista passed away on April 13th at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. John was born in Stillwater, OK, on April 19, 1949, to LaFern (Moore) Bolton and John F. “Jack” Bolton. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Roberta (Shannon)...
Meet Duke – HOTRR Pet of the Week!
Duke arrived at Ark-Valley Humane Society 260 days ago. The shelter currently has several dogs that have become long-term stay residents despite their wonderful personalities. Duke in particular has a big personality and a big heart. When you meet him, he is always...
CDOT Launches Two Major Highway Resurfacing Projects Starting April 28
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin two significant resurfacing projects on Sunday, April 28, impacting both Highway 24 and Highway 285. On Highway 24, crews will resurface the stretch from Florissant to just west of Woodland Park. This project...
River Access Restricted Today Due to Blasting Near Ruby Mountain
Blasting and heavy rock scaling operations continue today along the Arkansas River corridor near Brown’s Canyon National Monument. As a result, river users should expect access delays and potential hold-ups between Fisherman’s Bridge and Ruby Mountain Campground. This...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Opens Impact Grant Applications for Housing and Environment
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Impact Grant Cycle, with funding opportunities in affordable housing solutions and environmental innovation. The Housing Solutions Grant will provide up to $12,000 for a single...
