Wednesday, May 18th Weather
Critical fire weather conditions continue today. More widespread fire conditions are expected tomorrow. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for Thursday due to gusty winds and low relative humidity. Scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Rain and...
‘Leave A Legacy’ with the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Bricks
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the “Leave A Legacy” campaign. Everyone can secure their legacy by engraving their personal message on a brick that will become a part of the permanent border walkway in front of the McPhelemy Park Stage. Legacy...
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Announces McPhelemy Stage Project
For several months now, a diverse collection of community groups have been meeting to support theconstruction of the new McPhelemy Park Stage. The goal is to build an elevated and covered performing arts facility in the northern section of the park that the entire...
Arkansas River Report for May 16
Recent weather patterns have proven detrimental to the water outlook for the Arkansas River Basin with warm temperatures, minimal precipitation and high winds combining to reduce snowpack to 31% of median.
Applications for Charles J. Forster Scholarships due June 13
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation is offering two scholarships of $2,500 each for current college students planning to pursue a career in healthcare. The Charles J. Forster scholarships are available to any college students who currently live or...
Tuesday, May 17th Weather
Critical fire weather conditions will increase again this week. Thursday will be the most concerning high fire danger day as gusty winds increase ahead of another storm system. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms will be possible today and tomorrow. An approaching...
Buena Vista Baseball Defeats Custer County 18-1
The Demons get a big win against Custer County on Senior Night winning 18-1 ending a 6-game losing streak. Check out highlights from the impressive victory here....
PET PATROL: Hazel Is Missing!
The Pet Patrol, powered by Chili Heads, needs your help! Hazel is missing! 3-yr-old Hazel has been missing since 6 pm on Sunday, May 15th. She is a Shih Tzu and Dachshund mix. She is timid and more than likely will not run up to strangers. She was last seen in the...
Law Enforcement Begins Heavy Seat Belt Enforcement
Most people killed in vehicles on Colorado roads are not buckled up. Summer is around the corner, a time of year when traffic fatalities historically increase in Colorado. With more cars on the road, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado State Patrol...
Monday, May 16th Weather
Critical fire weather conditions will increase again this week. Thursday will be the most concerning high fire danger day as gusty winds increase ahead of another storm system. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible today through Wednesday. Salida and Buena Vista...
Sunday, May 15th Weather
Expect sunny skies today. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 82. Look for a low of 48. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 79. Expect a low of 44. Leadville and Fairplay will reach a high of 62. Look for a low of 35.
Buena Vista Takes a Tough Loss to Manitou Springs 9-6
The Demons take another tough loss to a tough opponent in Manitou Springs falling 9-6 after a tough day in Colorado Springs. Check out highlights from that game here....
