Crestone Eagle Suspends Operations Due to Financial Insolvency
Crestone Eagle Community Media has announced that The Crestone Eagle, a longstanding monthly newspaper in the San Luis Valley since 1989, has suspended operations due to financial insolvency. In a statement, the board of directors cited insufficient resources to meet...
Shedfest Harvest Celebration at Alpine Park This Saturday
Shedfest, the Foodshed Alliance's annual harvest celebration, will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alpine Park in Salida. The event will feature the final farmers market of the season, fresh-pressed apple cider, a costume parade, and lively...
Heart of Colorado Fiber Arts Guild Fashion Show Returns After 5 Years
After a five-year hiatus, the Heart of Colorado Fiber Arts Guild Fashion Show is back and will take place this Wednesday at the Salida SteamPlant. Although tickets for the Fashion Show and Luncheon are sold out, the hand-crafted boutique will be open to the public...
Voting in Colorado’s General Election Begins Today
Voting in the General Election begins today, with ballots now mailed out to registered voters across Colorado. According to the Colorado Secretary of State’s office, ballot drop boxes must be open starting today. In Chaffee County, there are 24/7 drop boxes available...
Exhibit by Chaffee County artist Conrad Nelson now on display at HRRMC
SALIDA, Colo.— A collection of original mixed media pieces from Buena Vista artist Conrad Nelson areon display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) now through Dec. 31 of this year.As an artist, Ms. Nelson’s work is an assembly of hand-printed...
Buena Vista Football defeats Rye 35-0.
The Demons started the game off with a couple of Tucker Montoya Touchdowns as well as a Knox Reid 10 yard TD to spark the Demons. After a 90+ minute rain and lightning delay, Buena Vista's Tray Cardwell scampered 67 yards to the endzone to put BV up 35-0 right before...
Jean A. Graf – July 29, 1940 ~ October 2, 2024
Jean Angela Graf, age 84 of Salida, passed away on October 2, 2024 at the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida. Mrs. Graf was born July 29, 1940 in Quinter, Kansas to Balthazar and Angela (Von Lintel) Richmeier. Mrs. Graf and her husband moved to...
Salida Football rolls past Bayfield 28-7 at home.
The Spartans dominate in all aspects as they down the Wolverines 28-7 at home. Salida started out fast, and behind the offensive line, ran all over Bayfield.. Salida improves to 3-4 on the year. Tonight's highlights (presented by The Salida Ace Hardware, check them...
Registration Open for 4th Annual Christmas Mountain Run in Salida
Registration is now open for the 4th annual Christmas Mountain 5-mile and 1-mile run, taking place on Friday, November 29th, in Salida. This festive event raises money for the Chaffee County Community Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund, supporting local needs. Race...
Salida’s Holiday Park Christmas Trees Available for Adoption, Now Including a Pet Tree
Salida’s beloved Holiday Park Christmas Trees are now available for adoption, continuing a tradition that brings festive cheer to the community. This year, more than 100 trees will be decorated by local families, nonprofits, and businesses, and displayed from November...
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Hosts Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Outpatient Pharmacy is hosting an influenza and COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the community on October 25th. The vaccinations will be available from 9 am to 1 pm in the Harvard-Antero conference rooms on the second...
Stage I Fire Restrictions and Recreational Shooting Ban Issued for Pike National Forest
Stage I fire restrictions and an emergency recreational shooting ban have been put into effect for the Pike National Forest. Under the Stage I fire restrictions, visitors are limited to smoking only in enclosed vehicles or buildings. Fires are only allowed in...
