Salida Soccer advances with a 3-0 win over Gunnison.
The Spartans advance to the Final 8 of the State Tournament with a 3-0 win over the Cowboys at home. Salida will play the #5 seed Lotus School for Excellence next Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Highlights are presented by The Salida Ace Hardware (Check them out online...
Buena Vista Football rolls CSCS 68-18 on senior night.
Buena Vista football dominates against the Lions with a barrage of touchdowns. From start to finish the offense couldn't be stopped. The Demons improve to 8-2 on the year as they head into the Postseason. Highlights presented by The Buena Vista Ace Hardware (check out...
Salida Football falls to Gunnison 43-28 in their season finale.
The Spartans fall on the road to the Cowboys of Gunnison by a score of 43-28. The Spartans finish the year with a 3-6 record. Tonight's highlights are presented by The Salida Ace Hardware (find their website here...https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/17052) and...
Weekend Events in Salida: First Friday Art, Mountain Lion 5K, Wedding Show, and More
This weekend in Salida is packed with events for all ages! Tonight: Salida's First Friday Art Walk, with downtown art galleries open late until 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to explore local art in a relaxed, evening setting. Saturday Morning: The Mountain Lion 5K...
Keystone and A-Basin Ski Areas Open for the Season Tomorrow
Colorado’s ski season is officially underway as Keystone and Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin) open tomorrow. These popular ski areas join Wolf Creek, which kicked off the season as Colorado’s first resort to open on October 22nd. Early-season snowfall has helped prime the...
Over 9,000 Ballots Cast in Chaffee County as Election Day Nears
As of today, more than 9,000 Chaffee County residents have already cast their ballots for the General Election. In-person voting continues through Election Day on Tuesday. Voters in Salida can vote at the Salida Vote Center at 235 West 10th Street, while Buena Vista...
Cottonwood Pass Closed for Winter Season
Cottonwood Pass is now officially closed for the winter season. Chaffee County Road 306 is closed at the Denny Creek Trailhead, marking the annual winter closure for the pass, which crosses the Continental Divide at an elevation of 12,120 feet. Typically, Cottonwood...
Halloween Events in Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs
Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween in Chaffee County with events happening across Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs. In Salida, the Heart of the Rockies Halloween kicks off tonight with activities at Alpine Park and on F Street. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy...
Over 7,300 Ballots Cast in Chaffee County General Election
According to Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell, 7,323 residents have already cast ballots in the ongoing General Election. In-person voting remains open at the Salida Voter Center, located at 235 West 10th Street, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4...
Highlands Lake Fire in Teller County 80% Contained, Restrictions Lifted
The Highlands Lake Fire in Teller County has reached 80% containment, and all restrictions, including evacuations, were lifted by the Teller County Sheriff’s Office as of yesterday. The fire, which burned over 160 acres and tragically destroyed one home, is suspected...
New Arrival: Avie XianRui Sako
SALIDA, Colo.— Avie XianRui Sako was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on October 28, 2024 at 5:59 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. Avie’s parents are Tiffany and Rick Sako of Buena...
Mary A. Messamer – September 18, 1928 ~ October 26, 2024
Mary Helen Cline Messamer passed away peacefully in Buena Vista, Colorado on October 26, 2024. She was born in McClave, Colorado on September 18, 1928. She was the only child of Joseph Keith and Sarah Mae Spitzer Cline. Her family eventually moved to McPherson, Kansas...
