Colorado 2024 General Election: Ballot Mailing Dates and Deadlines
While Election Day for the 2024 General Election is November 5th, Colorado voters can expect their ballots well in advance. County clerks will begin mailing ballots on Friday, October 11th, with all ballots required to be sent out by October 18th. Every registered...
Buena Vista Trustees to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting tonight at 7 PM. Key business items include an update on the Cottonwood Lake Dam and spillway improvement project. Additionally, Planning Director Joel Benson will provide an overview of the town’s...
League of Women Voters Colorado House District 13 Candidate Forum Postponed
The League of Women Voters' Colorado House District 13 Candidate Forum, originally scheduled for tonight, has been postponed after one of the candidates tested positive for COVID-19. The forum was set to feature incumbent District 13 Representative Julie McCluskie and...
Salida Theater Festival Kicks Off Today
https://salidatheaterfestival.com The highly anticipated Salida Theater Festival begins today and runs through October 6th. The festival features seven shows spread across five venues, along with six free theater workshops open to the public.For a complete schedule of...
Forest Health Treatments Begin Near Turquoise Lake
The Leadville Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service is implementing forest health treatments starting this week below Sugarloaf Dam near Turquoise Lake. This project, covering nearly 14,000 acres, aims to improve forest resilience against insect infestations and...
Chaffee Housing Trust Hosts Open House for West End Development
This afternoon, the Chaffee Housing Trust is hosting an Open House for their latest project, the West End development. The event will run until 6 PM, offering a chance for the community to explore the new affordable housing initiative. The West End development is...
Salida Football rolls over Rye 40-0.
The Spartans dominated on the road over the Thunderbolts 40-0 in Rye. The Spartans dominated with 300+ yards of offense, while only allowing under 40 yards on defense. Salida will improve to 2-2 on the year heading into their bye week. Catch the Spartans Highlights...
Mighty Spartan Spotlight – Rex Bell
Heart of the Rockies Radio Sports has added a new segment to their sporting events! The Mighty Spartan Spotlight highlights former graduates and coaches of Salida High School. Listen to the interview with Rex Bell HERE:...
Mighty Spartan Spotlight – Steve Murphy
Heart of the Rockies Radio Sports has added a new segment to their sporting events! The Mighty Spartan Spotlight highlights former graduates and coaches of Salida High School. Listen to the interview with Steve Murphy HERE:...
4th Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ This Weekend in Westcliffe
This weekend, Westcliffe will be buzzing with the 4th annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ event at the Westcliffe Outpost Amphitheater. The two-day festival will feature live blues music and mouthwatering BBQ, creating the perfect atmosphere for a weekend of fun and...
Ark Valley High Rollers Host Sunday Open Skate at Chaffee County Fairgrounds
The Ark Valley High Rollers roller derby team is hosting a Sunday Open Skate at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The event will feature roller rink-style skating, offering a fun activity for all ages. Skate rentals will be available on site, making it easy for anyone...
Great Colorado/Texas Tomato War Kicks Off Tomorrow to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Great Colorado/Texas Tomato War is set for tomorrow, promising an action-packed afternoon of food, fun, and friendly rivalry. The event begins at 3 PM with food trucks, beer, Bloody Marys, a DJ, and a trivia contest to get things started. The Junior Tomato War...
