Winter Travel Alert: Persistent stormy weather will make travel difficult to impossible at higher elevations
Skiers, backcountry users and spring break travelers are urged to "know before you go". Travelers to Colorado’s high country will encounter treacherous winter driving conditions this weekend. The Colorado Department of Transportation urges skiers, backcountry users...
Colorado State Patrol Conducts Statewide Operation to Stop Distracted Driving
Over the past three years fatal and injury crashes have significantly increased across Colorado and throughout the US. In 2022, Colorado lost 745 lives to traffic fatalities, the most roadway deaths in the state since 1981. Many of these crashes are being caused by...
Salida Boys Defeat The Pinnacle
The Spartans are moving on to the semifinals with a dominate victory over The Pinnacle 59 to 32. The Spartans will play Friday, March 10th, at 8:30 pm on The Peak 92.3. Highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls’ Season Ends
The Lady Demons fall to the Ellicott Thunderhawks in the quarter finals of the State Tournament 45 to 30. The Demons conclude their season 16-9 overall. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Donkey Derby Days Needs Help to Keep the 90-Year-Old Celebration Going
Donkey Derby Days is facing a financial shortfall. The annual event that honors Cripple Creek’s mining history needs $30,000 to keep the more than 90-year-old tradition alive. The Two Mile High Club takes care of 15 donkeys. Between May and October, the donkeys get...
Custer County Wildfire Contained
A wildfire in Custer County was contained yesterday before it was able to damage any structures. The fire was reported at 5pm and was located on the north side of Highway 96 along County Road 285. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for...
Dismissal Requested in Case Against Canon City Man Accused of Fatally Shooting his Father
The attorney representing the Canon City man accused of fatally shooting his father in their home in January has requested the case be dismissed as a sanction against the District Attorney’s Office for violating rules of discovery and court orders.
Road Construction Season is About to Begin
The construction season is about to begin and the City of Salida has announced 2023 improvement projects. Poncha Boulevard streetscape improvements include the addition of sidewalks, bike lanes, water and sewer utility upgrades and open space...
Applications are Open for the Annual Valley Visions Art Show
Applications for the 11th annual Valley Visions art show are now open. Submissions deadline is April 15th. The Valley Visions Art Show is an annual art exhibition hosted by Salida Council for the Arts and will take place May 5th through the 7th in the Salida...
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Tabor Tax Refund
Many community members have recently received a check in the mail from Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center with “Property Tax Refund” in the memo line. Last November, it was brought to the attention of the Salida Hospital District that the district had...
Reimer Named Finalist for Chaffee County Administrator Position
Don Reimer has been named the sole finalist in the search for the new Chaffee County Administrator. Reimer previously served with Chaffee County Government as its County Engineer and Planning Director from 2002-2014. He has most recently worked as Community...
Collegiate Peaks Bank donates $15,980 to Colorado charities
Colorado-based Collegiate Peaks Bank, a division of Glacier Bancorp, is pleased to announce that the bank has donated $15,980 to four different charities in Colorado. The charities are Chaffee County Early Childhood Center, MENTOR Colorado, Rezdawg Rescue and The Link...
