Buena Vista Baseball defeats the Meeker Cowboys 10-2.
The Demons got the bats going early as Hudson Wingo drove in Caleb Camp with an RBI single, and then it was Knox Reid who drove home 2 more runs with a stand up triple to end the bottom of the 1st. The Demons did not look back as they plated 6 more runs in the next 4...
Alma Marie Gray
December 3, 1942 ~ April 2, 2024 Alma Marie Gray was born December 3, 1942, to John W. and Florence M. Fullenwider. She passed quietly at the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, Salida, Colorado on April 2, 2024. As a young girl being raised...
HRRMC exhibits prints by Ramona Lapsley
SALIDA, Colo.— A collection of linocut prints with watercolor by artist Ramona Lapsley are on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) now through June 30 of this year. Her pieces are inspired by mountainous landscapes, some of her favorite...
The Heat Is On Spring Events DUI enforcement begins Thursday
Spring is officially here, and the Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging Coloradans to leave the ‘buzz’ to the bees and away from the driver’s seat. From April 4–24, CDOT will support the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 73 local law enforcement agencies...
Chaffee County Partners Coordinate Activities in April to Educate Community Members about Child Abuse Prevention
SALIDA, Colo - April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, an annual observance across the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. Local activities across Chaffee County are being offered this month to help people understand...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms Wolf Depredation in Grand County
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) received a credible report of a wolf depredation incident in Grand County, Colorado. The incident, which resulted in the loss of livestock, underscores the ongoing challenges faced by ranchers in managing conflicts between...
Chaffee Rec Adopters Get Ready for a Summer of Taking Care of Public Lands
April 3, 2024 — The Chaffee Rec Adopters program addresses fast-paced growth of outdoor visitation through community volunteerism. Now in its third summer, program volunteers have given close to 2,000 hours of volunteer time through dispersed campsite clean ups,...
Buena Vista and Poncha Springs Elect Trustees, Move Elections to November
Yesterday was Election Day in Buena Vista and Poncha Springs. In Buena Vista, six candidates were running for four open trustee seats. The top three candidates receive a four-year term, the candidate with the fourth highest vote total receives a two-year...
Chaffee County Community Foundation’s ‘Community Summit’ Invites Regional Nonprofits to a Day of Learning & Collaboration
CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO – The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) today announced its 2024 Community Summit, offering Chaffee County nonprofits training in skills building, professional development, leadership growth, and collaboration opportunities through the...
Chaffee County Women Who Care Announce Quarterly Meeting
The next Quarterly Meeting of the Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at “A Church” in Salida. Members will hear presentations from local nonprofit organizations Jane’s Place, Buena Vista Heritage Museum, and Mindfulness in...
Snow Extends Monarch’s Season Again
After receiving nearly six feet of snow in the last month, Monarch Mountain has once again decided to extend their season. Closing day will now be April 21, 2024. “Mother Nature continues to deliver up here and we want to keep the chairs turning, so don’t put your...
James Rodney Hartley
March 16, 1969 ~ March 28, 2024 James Rodney Hartley, age 55 of Salida, passed away on March 28, 2024 at his home in Salida. Mr. Hartley was born March 16, 1969 in Mississippi to James Daniel Hartley and Byrdie Johnson. Mr. Hartley moved to Salida in 2011...
