Wednesday, June 29th Weather
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible over the mountains today. Thunderstorms will ramp up again for the July 4th weekend beginning tomorrow. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 85. Look for an overnight low of 55....
Brandon Becker Leads Early for Republican Nomination for Chaffee County Commissioner District 3
The Following results reflect the voters of Chaffee County only. These numbers represent the first release of results by the Clerk’s office which include all ballots received as of 6-27-22. These are not the totals for statewide and regional races....
Buena Vista Residents United Against Postal Service Fees
The Colorado Sun notes that even in these politically divided times, one topic has united Buena Vista: frustration with the local U.S. Postal Service office. Residents complain that prescriptions are lost. Bills come late. Mail goes to the wrong post office box or...
River Report from Ark Watershed Collaborative
Colorado saw the return of monsoon weather patterns this past week, bringing welcome precipitation to the Arkansas Basin.
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.
