Tuesday, June 28th Weather
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible into the middle of the week. More widespread rain is expected to return later in the work week and into the July 4th weekend. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of...
Chaffee County Moved to Low Covid-19 Level
The CDC Covid-19 Community dashboard has been updated and Chaffee County has moved down to the Low Level. Covid-19 cases are declining, and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center currently has 0 patients with Covid-19 and has increased its...
Area Road Projects
The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin chip sealing Highway 285 today between Monte Vista and Saguache. The project is expected to last until September. Expect delays of up to 15 minutes. CDOT continues bridge replacement work on...
HRRMC to offer new Dermatology services in Salida
Board-certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist Kathryn Echols, MD, FAAD, has joined the medical staff at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.
William Wooddell Becomes New Assistant Superintendent of Salida School District
William Wooddell was named as the new Assistant Superintendent for the Salida School District and is scheduled to begin work in his new role on July 1, 2022. Wooddell, as the assistant superintendent, will be responsible for coordinating human resources and hiring,...
Monday, June 27th Weather
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue today, with the heaviest rain over the mountains. More isolated and higher based thunderstorms will remain possible into the middle of the week. More widespread rain is expected to return later in the week,...
Sunday, June 26th Weather
Cooler temperatures and widespread moderate to heavy rainfall is expected today with thunderstorms developing tonight. Flash Flooding will be possible over area burn scars. Salida and Buena Vista will reach a high of 63 today. Expect a low of...
Judge dismisses Brown v. Chaffee with prejudice
U.S. District Judge Regina Rodriguez ruled in favor of Chaffee County in a private property rights lawsuit brought against the County by Dr. Alison Brown in 2019.
Saturday, June 25th Weather
Thunderstorms are possible again today with widespread moderate to heavy rainfall expected over the weekend. Flash Flooding will be possible over area burn scars. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 76. Look for a low of 56. The San...
San Luis Valley Seeing COVID-19 Spike
The San Luis Valley is currently experiencing a spike in COVID-19 illness. There were 228 new cases reported in the past week. CDC’s Community Level designation is Level High for Alamosa, Conejos, Mineral, Rio Grande, Costilla, and Saguache counties. Please practice...
Chaffee County Public Health Receives First Shipment of Pediatric Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) has received its first shipment of the Moderna pediatric COVID-19 vaccine which has been authorized for those ages 6 months through 5 years old. Appointments can be made by calling CCPH’s main office at 719-539-4510. CCPH will be...
Friday, June 24th Weather
Showers and thunderstorms are possible again today. Widespread, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected Saturday and Sunday. Flash Flooding will be possible over area burn scars. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 81. Look for an overnight low of...
