Evening Activities in the Buena Vista and Salida: Geology Talk, Concerts, and More
If you're looking for something to do tonight, the Upper Arkansas Valley offers a variety of activities: Geology Talk at Buena Vista’s Heritage Museum: Geologist Bob Hickey will present “The Rift—Geology of the Upper Arkansas Valley” from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. This...
$2,500 Reward Offered for Information on Arson at Park County Fairgrounds
$2,500 Reward Offered After Porta-Potties Set on Fire at Park County Fairgrounds A month after a suspected arson at the Park County Fairgrounds, the Park County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. On...
Truck Driver to Be Sentenced for Fatal Crash on Highway 285 Near Bailey
Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza, the truck driver who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal crash earlier this summer on Highway 285 near Bailey, will face sentencing tomorrow. Cruz-Mendoza will receive a maximum of one year in jail for his role in the accident that claimed the life...
DOJ Considers Plea Deal for Return to Nature Funeral Home Owners Facing Federal Charges
Owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home May Be Offered Plea Deal Amid Federal and State Charges The Department of Justice is reportedly considering offering a plea deal to Jon and Carie Hallford, the owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, who are facing...
Daniel Jack Ashley
July 20, 1955 ~ August 23, 2024 Daniel Jack Ashley, born July 20, 1955, in Salida, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024. Dan grew up in Salida and after graduation, he worked in various mines in the region, often humorously referring to...
Meet Gage – Heart of the Rockies Pet of the Week!
If you are looking for a cuddly couch potato, look no further than Gage! Gage is a 3 year-old retriever, labrador mix. He has lived with kids and other dogs and has done well! Gage has been in a foster home and has a very calm and friendly demeanor. Gage is always...
Dr. Devin Castendyk to Speak on Critical Minerals and Carbon-Neutral Future at SteamPlant
Collegiate Peaks Forum Hosts Free Talk on Recovering Critical Minerals from Mine Waste The Collegiate Peaks Forum series continues tonight with a presentation by Dr. Devin Castendyk on the topic “Recovering Critical Minerals for a Carbon-Neutral Future from Mine...
City of Salida Upgrades Downtown Lighting to Energy-Efficient LED Fixtures
Salida to Upgrade Downtown Lighting with Energy-Efficient LED and Dark-Sky Compliant Fixtures The City of Salida is set to upgrade the light fixtures in its downtown area with new, energy-efficient LED lights that are also dark-sky compliant. This initiative is part...
Former Florence Town Attorney Matthew Krob Sentenced to 12 Years to Life for Sexual Assault
Matthew Krob Sentenced to 12 Years to Life for 2022 Sexual Assault in Larkspur A Douglas County judge has sentenced Matthew Krob, former town attorney of Florence, to 12 years to life in prison. The sentencing, which took place yesterday, follows Krob's conviction on...
Oak Street Roadwork in Salida Continues with Full Closure Through Friday
The City of Salida is continuing its efforts to improve Oak Street, with ongoing construction work between Walnut Street and Illinois Avenue. To expedite the construction schedule and facilitate the removal of the existing roadway, Oak Street will be fully closed...
66-Year-Old Climber Dies After Fall on Crestone Needle
Mountain Climber Dies on Treacherous Crestone Needle in the Sangre de Cristos A 66-year-old mountain climber has tragically died after falling on the 14,000-foot Crestone Needle in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The incident occurred as the climber was navigating a...
Labor Day and Buena Vista’s Harvest: The Rise and Fall of the Head Lettuce Capital of the World
Labor Day and harvest time coincide and back in the day, the two events were celebrated at about the same time. Labor Day efforts began in the late 1800sinvolving struggles about workers rights but it wasn’t until 1894 that congress officially declared the first...
