Donald “Don” Jeffers Wallace
November 15, 1944 ~ June 7, 2024 Longtime Chaffee County resident, Donald Jeffers Wallace, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on June 7th, 2024. Don, also known as “Wonder Welder”, was born to Lillian & Searcy Wallace on November 15th, 1944, in...
Dorothea Nell Nollkamper
December 25, 1926 ~ June 9, 2024 Dorothea Nell Nollkamper, age 97, of Salida, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida. Mrs. Nollkamper was born December 25, 1926 in Yoakum, Texas to Frank and Hattie (Dew) McGrew. Mrs. Nollkamper...
Join the Billy Cordova Memorial Park 5K and Family Fun Run This Saturday in Buena Vista
One Love Endurance in Buena Vista is excited to host the Billy Cordova Memorial Park 5K and Family Fun Run this Saturday. This event promises a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit, culminating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Billy Cordova Memorial...
Tragic Accident on Highway 285 Near Conifer: One Dead After Semi Rollover
A tragic accident occurred last night on Highway 285, just south of Conifer, resulting in one fatality. A semi-truck rolled over, spilling its load of pipe onto five other vehicles. One passenger from one of the affected vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene. The...
Salida Board of Education to Discuss Strategy Priorities and Staff Involvement at Tonight’s Meeting
The Salida Board of Education is scheduled to hold a regular meeting tonight at 6 PM, where several important topics will be discussed. The meeting will take place in the second-floor conference room at 627 Oak Street. Key discussion items on the agenda include: An...
Buena Vista Trustees to Discuss Housing Measures and Water Advisory Board Focus in Tonight’s Meeting
Buena Vista Trustees are set to convene for a regular meeting tonight at 7 PM. The agenda includes critical updates and decisions impacting the community. The Chaffee Housing Authority will present information on two proposed ballot measures, providing Trustees with...
Colorado Republicans Demand Special Meeting Over Controversial Email by Party Chairman Dave Williams
Colorado Republicans are calling for a special meeting to determine the fate of party chairman Dave Williams following mounting backlash over a controversial email. The email, signed by Williams and sent from the Colorado GOP, accused the LGBTQ community of being...
High Country Bank hosting Salida and Buena Vista pet food drives to benefit Ark-Valley Humane Society
Buena Vista, Colo. - High Country Bank is hosting their annual pet food drives in both Salida and Buena Vista to benefit the animals of Ark-Valley Humane Society. Pet food donations can be dropped off at High Country Bank’s Salida location, 7360 West Highway 50, on...
Disciplinary Hearing for 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley Begins Over Barry Morphew Case Misconduct Allegations
A two-week disciplinary hearing commenced yesterday for 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley, who faces accusations of violating professional rules for attorneys during her prosecution of Barry Morphew in the 2020 murder case of his wife. State authorities...
Sailor with family ties to Cotopaxi serves with the next generation of U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters
Ensign Austin Buttle, a proud grandson of William R. Buttle of Cotopaxi, Colorado, is diligently serving in the U.S. Navy. Currently, he is stationed at Training Squadron (VT) 27, where he is honing the critical skills required for naval aviators to undertake missions...
Celebrating 75 Years of FIBArk: From 1948’s Bold Idea to Salida’s Iconic Riverboat Race
When some Salida businessmen or boaters got together in 1948 for either coffee or a beer (the story remains debatable) in1948 and came up with an idea for a boat race down the Arkansas River, little did they know their brainstorming would result in an event that would...
City of Salida Launches 4-Day Work Week Pilot Program for City Offices
Starting today, the City of Salida is launching an innovative pilot program that transitions city offices to a 4-day work week. Under this new initiative, city employees will have the option to work 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday, with city offices closing to...
