Hospitals Through History – Salida Red Cross
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is the region’s pride today, but it had many predecessors since the county was established in 1879. Probably the first was the Denver & Rio Grande Hospital on Buena Vista’s Main Street, built between 1880 and 1882. It...
Judy Ann Papproth
September 14, 1960 ~ July 14, 2024 Judy Ann Papproth (Goodwin) went home on 7.14.2024. Judy was a lifetime resident of Buena Vista with generations before her from Buena Vista as well. Judy loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family....
Salida Police Make Arrest in Downtown Stabbing
On July 14th, 2024, at approximately 1:55 AM, the Salida Police Department and Chaffee Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a fight involving several individuals at Benson’s Tavern, located at 128 North F Street. As the Officers were responding, it was...
Chaffee County Department of Human Services Hosts Annual “Back to School Supply Drive”
The Chaffee County Department of Human Services (DHS) is once again hosting their annual "Back to School Supply Drive." Last year, thanks to generous community donations, DHS was able to provide school supplies to 150 students in Salida and Buena Vista. This year,...
Salida City Council Meeting Tonight to Address Key Ordinances and City Administrator Performance Evaluation
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 6pm. The agenda includes public hearings on five significant ordinances: Inclusionary Housing: An amendment to the municipal code related to inclusionary housing. Green Heart Development: Approval of a...
Tubing Tragedy on Arkansas River Results in Fatality
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal incident that occurred over the weekend during a private tubing trip down the Arkansas River, east of Portland in Fremont County. On Saturday, Arkansas River Recreation Area Rangers were notified that a man...
Buena Vista Police Identify Victim in Fatal Motorcycle-Car Crash
The Buena Vista Police Department has identified the man killed in a motorcycle/car crash that occurred last Friday on Highway 24 at Mill Street. The man has been identified as 32-year-old Carlos Guzman. Mr. Guzman was traveling southbound on Highway 24 when a pick-up...
Stream Ecology and Fly-Fishing Program for Middle School Students in Buena Vista
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and the Collegiate Peaks chapter of Trout Unlimited are excited to offer an engaging stream ecology and fly-fishing program for middle school students in Buena Vista at the end of the month. Stream Explorers is a...
Chaffee Rec Adopters Hosting Volunteer Events to Enhance Public Lands
Chaffee Rec Adopters is excited to announce two upcoming events that provide volunteers with the opportunity to improve our public lands. The first event, in partnership with the Buena Vista Singletrack Coalition, will be held this Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM....
CDOT Begins Two-Week Chip Seal Operation on Highway 285 Over Poncha Pass
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is starting a two-week chip seal operation today on Highway 285 over Poncha Pass. The project will cover an 8-mile segment of Highway 285, stretching between Saguache County Road 57 and Mears Junction. Motorists should...
Buena Vista Police Report Fatal Car/Motorcycle Crash on Highway 24
The Buena Vista Police Department has reported a tragic incident on Friday involving a car and a motorcycle at the intersection of Highway 24 and Mill Street. The rider of the motorcycle, an adult male, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Authorities are...
CFS Report for Monday, July 15
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off. Expect fun and splashy whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers: 612 Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) Browns Canyon: 763 CFS Royal Gorge: 948 CFS The Tierro Band plays at The Beach on Thursday, July 25. Tickets are...
