Free Screening of Bode Miller’s Mental Health Documentary “The Paradise Paradox” in Buena Vista
Chaffee County Public Health will present a free screening of "The Paradise Paradox" at 5:30 p.m. this evening at the Ivy Ballroom in the Surf Hotel, Buena Vista. The documentary, created by former world champion alpine skier Bode Miller, highlights the mental health...
Chaffee Chips Offers Free Slash Removal Services to Reduce Wildfire Risk in Lower Chalk Creek
Chaffee Chips is providing free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services in Lower Chalk Creek through October 24th to help landowners create defensible space around their homes. This initiative is designed to reduce wildfire risks in the area. Landowners can...
FBI Warns of Foreign Disinformation Threats Ahead of General Election
In a public service announcement, the FBI is raising awareness about efforts by foreign actors to spread false information regarding the upcoming General Election. According to the FBI, malicious actors from Russia and Iran are the primary sources of disinformation,...
Chaffee County Clerk Reports 1,629 General Election Ballots Returned with 14 Days Remaining
With 14 days until Election Day, Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell reports that 1,629 ballots have already been returned for the General Election. The Salida Vote Center, located at 10th and H streets, is open for in-person voting from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.
Jevita F. Embry – May 24, 1934 ~ October 17, 2024
Jevita Fern Embry was born May 24, 1934, in Magee, OK to Melvin and Rachael Hinkle. She received her angel wings on Oct 17, 2024; she was surrounded by family and friends. Jevita married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Embry, on Sept 15, 1951, in Oklahoma...
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...
