CDOT Reminds Drivers to Expect Heavy Traffic Over Labor Day Weekend
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to expect additional traffic in many areas of the state due to numerous events and recreational activities taking place over the Labor Day weekend. CDOT is suspending all construction projects to...
Salida November Election Petitions Verified
Petitions for the November 7th Salida Municipal Election have been returned and verified. Salida Mayor Dan Shore will be running unopposed. In City Counciil races: In Ward 1, Suzanne Fontana will not be opposed. In Ward 2, Adriane Kuhn will face Aaron Stephens. In...
Salida School District Board of Education Reminds Voters About General Election
The Salida School District Board of Education is reminding voters about the November 7th general election. The district is comprised of seven directors, with five geographic seats and two at-large seats. The November election will include five seats up for...
$11 Million Allocated for School Supplies by the Colorado Department of Education
The Colorado Department of Education has announced that $11 million will be allocated to help teachers statewide buy school supplies. According to the state, the money comes from federal Covid-19 relief funds and will go toward Pre-K through 12th grade...
CDOT Prepares to Close CO 9 Near Alma for Bridge Replacement
CDOT to implement a 7-day closure beginning Sep. 7th, for construction of a bridge on CO 9, north of Alma at the base of Hoosier Pass.
The Peepers Are Coming…
With just under four weeks left of summer, fall foliage will soon attract residents and visitors to Colorado’s mountains. It looks like we should see our peak color on schedule this year. The best color over the northern mountains should begin around September 12. ...
Governor Calls IRS’ New TABOR Refund Tax ‘Absurd’
The Internal Revenue Service published new guidelines that would tax TABOR refunds. Under the new rules, TABOR refunds will be seen as taxable income beginning in the 2023 tax year. The TABOR Amendment requires tax revenues in excess of the revenue cap be refunded to...
Pet of the Week: Buster
Meet Buster! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pets of the Week! Buster is a 3-year-old Australian cattle dog/shepherd mix. He got to spend a short time in a loving foster home where we learned a lot about him. He gets along with dogs both big and small, loves to go...
Accusation That a Custer County Sheriff’s Office Employee Contributed to Minors Unsubstantiated
Accusation that a Custer County Sheriff’s Office employee had provided alcohol to minors at a house party unsubstantiated.
Rupska Announced That She Has Left the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce
Heather Rupska has announced that she is no longer with the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. In an email sent to supporters, Heather thanked her colleagues and businesses leaders she has worked with during her time as the BV Chamber Executive Director. The...
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Johnathan Edward Lee Arrested on Multiple Burglary Charges [Update]
On August 7th, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Johnathan Edward Lee for several counts of Burglary and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Lee was charged after the Sheriff's Office investigated a break in at the Monarch Ski Area lodge. The Chaffee...
Chaffee Housing Authority Seeking Two New Directors for Board
The Chaffee Housing Authority is looking for two new directors to join its board: an at-large director and a director from Buena Vista. The authority is looking for diverse applicants including renters experiencing the housing crisis firsthand. ...
