Challenges Against Decision to Euthanize a Local Dog Head to Court Today
The fate of a Great Dane-Mastiff mix who was relinquished and scheduled to be euthanized heads to court today.
Salida Girls Basketball Falls to Ellicott
The Lady Spartans fell to Ellicott 40 to 19 in the quarter finals of the district tournament. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Falls To Vanguard
Buena Vista girls basketball lose the quarter final game to Vanguard 51-44. The Lady Demons put up a fight in the fourth quarter even bringing the game to five points before falling by seven. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Land Use Code Update Input Opportunity
Salida, CO, February 22, 2023 —The next opportunity for public input on the City's Draft Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Draft Installment #2 of the new Land Use Code will be held on Monday, February 27th, 2023 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Salida SteamPlant...
Highway 285 Closed Between Poncha Pass and Villa Grove
The Colorado Department of Transportation has closed Highway 285 between Poncha Pass and Villa Grove due to adverse weather conditions and poor visibility. Highway 285 is closed from mile marker 100 to 126 until further notice. Check COTrip.org for...
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Many Schools Are in Lockdown Across Colorado [UPDATED]
Law enforcement agencies have responded to schools in Boulder, Brighton, Aspen, Alamosa, and Canon City. Buena Vista There was a police presence at the Buena Vista Middle School and High School as the Buena Vista Police Department are practicing a lockdown drill. This...
Pet of the Week: Wilbur
Meet the Pet of the Week: Wilbur! Wilbur is a loving 3-year-old male Australian Cattle dog mix. He is the sweetest dog.
Treacherous mountain driving conditions and front range impacts expected with upcoming storm
Starting tonight, Feb. 21st, western Colorado will experience heavy snow and strong winds that will carry to the central and northeastern regions of the state through Thursday. The Colorado Department of Transportation crews are prepared to meet the demands of this...
Buena Vista Falls to Vanguard
The Demon boys lose the quarter final game to Vanguard in Colorado Springs 50 to 31. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats Florence
The Spartans win their quarterfinal round of districts defeating the Florence Huskies 72 to 37. The Spartans play in the semifinals of the district tournament against CSCS at 5:30pm on Friday, Feb. 24th....
David Frees awarded ‘Emergency Manager of the Year’
The Saguache County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the Colorado Emergency Management Association, presented David Frees the 2022 “Emergency Manager of the Year Award” for the San Luis Valley region.
22-Year-Old Salida Resident Arrested on Armed Robbery Charges
On February 18th, at approximately 9:27 pm, the Salida Police Department was dispatched to an armed robbery that had occurred at the Shell gas station at 1046 East US Highway 50. The communication center advised that the reporting party said he was an employee of the...
