Salida City Council Enacts Plastic Pollution Reduction Act
The Salida City Council has passed the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act and enacted penalties for stores not in compliance. Under the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, stores are required for the next year to charge 10 cents per single use plastic bag with 60...
The City of Florence Makes Historic Hire
The Florence City Council has voted to hire its first female city manager. In a special meeting, the council voted offer a contract to Amy Nasta. Nasta’s job offer comes after the city spent more than 18 months without permanent leadership. Former...
CCCF has announced new Impact Grants Supporting Environmental & Housing Solutions
The Chaffee County Community Foundation has announced new Impact Grants aimed at supporting environmental and housing solutions in the community. This initiative will provide funding to local organizations addressing two critical issues in Chaffee County:...
San Luis Valley completes Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The San Luis Valley Region and its six participating counties--Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache--are in the final stages of updating their Hazard Mitigation Plans. A Hazard Mitigation Plan analyzes vulnerabilities to natural hazards and...
Salida Man and Son Die in Car Accident
A car accident over the weekend claimed the life of a Salida man and his son in the San Luis Valley. The accident happened Saturday, March 11th, near Saguache on Highway 17. Jeffery “Mo” Shacklett and his son Jeff “Buck” Shacklett were pronounced dead at the...
Monarch Mountain Is Extending Its Season
After the most recent storm cycle, Monarch Mountain has announced it is extending its ski season for an additional week. Monarch’s closing day will now be Sunday April 16th, 2023. “As always, we want to give our guests the most time on the snow as possible. The...
Recall Underway for Four Members of Mountain Valley School Board
This is a letter to the community from Citizens for Mountain Valley Students. Many Saguache residents have questions regarding the effort to recall four members of the MVS Board of Education—Lisa Hammel, Lacy Reed, Mona Kay Lovato, and Christan Archuleta. Citizens for...
Salida Spartans Fall to Faith Christian in Championship
The Salida Spartans fall in the state championship game to the Faith Christian Eagles 54 to 45. The Spartans end the year 25-2 overall. Highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Boys Head to the State Championship
The Spartans are going to the state championship after a victory over the Windsor Charter Firebirds 57 to 49. The Spartans will play Faith Christian for the State Championship at 6pm on The Peak 92.3. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Drive-Up Teller Drawer Severely Damaged at High Country Bank’s Highway 50 Location
The drive-up teller drawer at the Highway 50 High Country Bank location in Salida was recently severely damaged, resulting in the total closure of that lane.
2023-2024 Fishing Licenses Are Now Available
Attention all anglers! Licenses for the 2023 through 2024 fishing season are now available. Licenses are valid through March 31st, 2024. An annual license for Colorado residents is $39.71. An annual Habitat Stamp is $11.50. You can purchase licenses online, by...
Colorado State Patrol Needs Your Help Locating a Vehicle Involved in a Hit-And-Run
The Colorado State Patrol is asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle that was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash 13 miles north of Alamosa. The crash happened Wednesday night on Colorado 17 in Mosca. The State Patrol said a pedestrian...
