Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Officially Expires in May
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will officially expire on May 11, 2023, as the country continues to transition to routine disease control for COVID-19.
Chaffee County Writers Exchange’s 2nd Annual Youth Writing Contest Begins February 10th
Submissions for the Chaffee County Writers Exchange’s 2nd annual Youth Writing Contest are now being accepted. The theme for this year’s short fiction contest is “someday”. The hope of the Chaffee County Writers Exchange is to inspire creative writing and recognize...
Changing Watering Methods Saved the City of Salida 7 Million Gallons of Water in 2022
In 2022, the City of Salida's Parks staff changed the way they watered the parks, resulting in a dramatic water saving. According to the Parks department, they switched to a “cycle and soak” method of watering. This style of irrigation applies water in multiple, short...
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats CSCS
The Spartans win their semifinal game of the Tri-Peaks League District Tournament defeating the Lions 58 to 50. They are scheduled to be in action again Saturday February 25th at 8:30pm on The Peak 92.3. Highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Boys Fall To Banning Lewis
The Buena Vista Demons lose to Banning Lewis in the semi-final game for the consolation side of districts 57-54. The Demons will play Florence tomorrow at 11:30 am for 7th place, and you can find that game on Eagle Country 104. Highlights are brought to you by Salida...
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Woodland Park
The Lady Spartans played in the semi-final game for the consolation side of the district tournament against Woodland Park and won 41-37. The Lady Demons won their semi-final game today which means the the rivals will meet again tomorrow playing for the 5th place spot...
The Ark-Valley Humane Society Addresses Echo’s Euthanasia With Community Letter
Ark-Valley Human Society Executive Director, Amber van Leuken, has penned an open letter to the public addressing the 170-pound Great Dane-Mastiff mix named "Echo" and what happens next. Since February 2, 2023, Ark Valley Humane Society’s world has been turned upside...
Buena Vista Girls Defeat Rye
The Lady Demons win the first round of consolation games defeating the Rye Thunderbolts 57 to 24. The Lady Demons will be in action tomorrow at 1:00 pm on Eagle Country 104 to play for 5th place. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware...
Ark Valley Humane Society granted ownership of relinquished dog
Following a hearing at the Chaffee County Courthouse, the complaint against the Ark Valley Humane Society was withdrawn, and the injunction pertaining to ownership of Great Dane-Mastiff dog, Echo was dismissed.
Chaffee County Public Health Launching Narcan Training
Chaffee County Public Health is launching Narcan trainings for overdose prevention. Chaffee Public Health will be providing overdose awareness and prevention training at local bars, restaurants, and music venues. In 2021-22 there were 6 overdose deaths in...
Public Asked for Input on Salida’s Future Land Use Map
The next opportunity for public input on Salida’s Future Land Use Map and Draft Installment #2 of the new Land Use Code will be Monday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Salida SteamPlant. This presentation-style meeting and discussion will cover results of the recent...
Sixteen Schools Across Colorado Were Locked Down Due a Fake Mass Shooting or Bomb Threat
Sixteen different schools across Colorado went on lockdown yesterday for either a fake mass shooting or bomb threat. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security are now looking into the wave of disruptive school threats across the state. From Estes...
