Former Buff Evan Battey Returns to CU In Coaching Role
One of the most iconic figures in the recent era of Colorado men's basketball has officially made his way back to Boulder. After two years of playing professionally overseas, Evan Battey has joined Tad Boyle's staff at Colorado as an assistant coach/quality control...
Buffs Prepping For New Conference, Media Day in Las Vegas
Colorado's Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders and four players will introduce themselves to the Big 12 on Wednesday when they appear at the conference's annual Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Read the full story here on...
Ark Valley Helping Hands Seeks Volunteers for Summer Service Day
Ark Valley Helping Hands is calling for volunteers to assist with their Summer Service Day. The event will take place on Friday, July 26th in Salida and Saturday, July 27th in Buena Vista. Volunteers will help older adults in our community with various tasks and...
Federal Regulators Shut Down Monique Trucking Following Deadly Highway 285 Crash
Federal regulators have shut down Monique Trucking, the California-based trucking company involved in a deadly crash on Highway 285 in Conifer last month. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has determined that Monique Trucking poses an imminent...
Solvista Health Hiring Recovery Support Care Managers and Care Navigators
Solvista Health is seeking Recovery Support Care Managers and Care Navigators for their Salida and Canon City locations. If you are interested in making a difference in the community and joining a dynamic team, visit solvistahealth.org/careers to see available...
CFS Report for Tuesday, July 9
Flows on the Arkansas River continue to drop. You can still expect fun and splashy whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 917 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is 1,110 CFS. And the Royal Gorge is 1,390 CFS. The Riverside Grill is open...
Active Shooter Training at Salida High School This Wednesday
First responders will conduct a multi-agency active shooter training at Salida High School this Wednesday. The community should expect to see an increased number of emergency vehicles in the area before and during the drill. This training is a crucial part of...
Oak Ridge Fire Near Beulah Reaches 69% Containment
Containment of the Oak Ridge Fire, burning near Beulah on the Custer/Pueblo County line, has grown to 69%. The fire, which is listed today at 1,310 acres, continues to be managed by firefighting crews. Residents and visitors in the area can expect additional smoke...
City of Salida Begins Oak Street Improvement Project
The City of Salida will begin improvements on Oak Street between Walnut and Illinois Avenue today. Due to the construction, Oak Street will be closed to through traffic. This comprehensive improvement project is expected to take an extended period, with work pausing...
Highway 50 Bridge Over Blue Mesa Reservoir Reopens to Limited Traffic
The Highway 50 bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir reopened to limited traffic for the July 4th weekend. Beginning today, emergency vehicles and smaller vehicles are allowed to cross the bridge west of Gunnison twice daily—from 6:30 to 8:30 in the morning and in the...
River Runners CFS Report for Monday, July 8
Flows on the Arkansas River continue to drop, but you can still expect awesome whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running at 1,020 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1,240 CFS. Royal Gorge is at 1,650 CFS. The Riverside Grill is open...
The History of Salida’s Iconic Lion Statues at Alpine Park
The two lions at the F street side Alpine Park in Salida have been patiently guarding the entrance for more than 100 years. But they won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. They are literally cast in stone – local Salida granite....
