Chaffee Commissioners find BlueTriton in compliance with permit
With a 2-1 vote, Chaffee County Commissioners determined BlueTriton Brands to be in compliance with the terms of its 1041 permit following a public hearing.
Wednesday, May 4th Weather
Showers will be possible during the afternoon, and high elevation snow will also occur. Critical fire weather conditions will also be a concern, especially in the San Luis Valley. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 57. Look for an overnight low...
Cotopaxi Baseball Defeats Pikes Peak Christian 18-3
Cotopaxi defeats Pikes Peak in a tense exchange 18-3. Check out highlights and Cotopaxi coach Christensen's post-game thoughts here....
InBankshares, Corp Announces Completion of the Merger Between InBank and Legacy Bank
Denver, Colorado-based InBankshares, Corp, parent company of InBank, announced that the merger with Wiley, Colorado-based Legacy Bank was completed effective April 29, 2022. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company is issuing 3,566,345 shares of INBC...
Water Forum highlights Hill Ranch dry-up dilemma
Anyone who’s driven Highway 285 from Salida to Buena Vista has seen the Hill Ranch as they pass under steel pipes, descend the big hill toward Nathrop and enjoy the view of Mt. Princeton. Almost all of that bottomland stretching to Chalk Creek was once the Hill Ranch....
Tuesday, May 3rd Weather
Critical fire weather conditions are anticipated for this afternoon. Winds will be gusting to 40 mph out of the southwest. Some snow showers will occur over the higher peaks this evening. No significant accumulations are expected. RELATED: Chaffee...
Barry Morphew Murder Trial Judge Resigns
Judge Ramsey Lama, who would have presided over the Barry Morphew murder trial in Canon City, has resigned. In his resignation letter, Judge Lama says “After about six and a half years on the district court bench, it is time for me to move on. This decision is being...
Salida Public Works Set to Complete Pavement and Curb Markings Downtown
The Salida Public Works Department will be working to complete pavement and curb markings in the downtown area from Sackett Avenue to 4th Street between E and G Streets. Work is scheduled to begin today and conclude on Wednesday. Access will be...
Salida Hospital District Board Election is Tuesday, May 3rd
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center has two polling places available for the Salida Hospital District board election Tuesday, May 3rd. Eligible voters in the Salida Hospital District may cast their ballots in the second-floor conference room at HRRMC’s main...
Lake County Appoints Interim Sheriff
Lake County Commissioners have appointed Heath Speckman as Lake County Interim Sheriff. Former Lake County Sheriff Amy Reyes resigned in March. Speckman will serve as sheriff until the November election. Speckman announced his own candidacy for sheriff...
Monday, May 2nd Weather
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible across our area, mainly north of the Highway 50 corridor, through Wednesday night. Light snow accumulations will also be possible across the higher peaks. Near critical fire weather conditions will also be...
Sunday, May 1st Weather
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect due to critical fire weather conditions across much of our area. Winds could gust up to 40 mph at times. A new storm system is expected to arrive tonight that will bring mountain snow and scattered showers to the valleys. Salida and...
