The Salida Lady Spartans defeat the Banning Lewis Stallions 38-28 in the Tri-Peaks District Tournament.
The Salida Lady Spartans turned a long road trip into a 38-28 win over the Stallions. The Lady Spartans advance to the Semifinals of the Tri-Peaks District Tournament. Salida will face Colorado Springs Christian in Florence on Friday, February 23rd. Catch the...
New report indicates wildfire mitigation projects could worsen wildfire
A new scientific report demonstrates that wildfire mitigation and forest health treatments like those underway in Chaffee County will adversely affect forest health and contribute to an “increase in size and frequency” of wildfires. The report, “Cheatgrass Invasions:...
Virgil Neil Olin October 29, 1939 ~ February 14, 2024
Virgil Neil Olin, 84, went to his heavenly home February 14th, 2024. He was born October 29, 1939 at home in Golden, Colorado. He lived his childhood in Lakewood, Colorado where he graduated from Lakewood High School in 1958. After graduation, the minister at his...
Buena Vista Head Wrestling Coach Jared Todd Spoke with Andrew Stossmeister at State Wrestling.
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The Buena Vista Lady Demons cruise to a 54-21 win over Florence.
The Buena Vista Lady Demons controlled the basketball game from start to finish en route to a 54-21 win to advance to the Quarterfinals in the Tri-Peaks District Tournament. The Lady Demons will travel to Vanguard next Tuesday, February 20th. Catch the Highlights from...
F Street in Downtown Salida to Remain Open this Summer
City of Salida Press Release: 2024 Plans for F Street In an effort to address and balance our community needs, F Street will remain open to vehicular traffic this summer. A number of concerns have been identified by community members and City staff with keeping the...
Caleb Camp joins Andrew Stossmeister after his Semifinals win at State Wrestling.
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Mountain Traffic Jam: CDOT encourages motorists to stay Winter Wise this Presidents Day weekend
Presidents Day is one of the busiest mountain traffic weekends of the year as Coloradans prepare to trek through the state’s high country. Motorists who aren’t prepared for winter conditions can cause lane closures, lengthen travel times and heighten their risk for...
Fairplay Residents Respond to Proposed Asphalt Plant
Park County commissioners were scheduled to talk about a proposed asphalt plant in Fairplay yesterday morning but postponed the discussion after residents flooded the building to voice their concerns. Elle Bell Mine applied for a conditional use permit for a...
“What’s Up Salida” Thursday Morning
The monthly coffee/networking event “What’s Up Salida” takes place tomorrow morning from 8:30 to 9:30 at the Salida Community Center. The community coffee is free and gives citizens the opportunity to hear about local happenings from business owners and elected...
AHRA Seeking Citizen Task Force Members
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is accepting applications until March 15th for its Citizen Task Force, a 16-member panel that advises Colorado Parks and Wildlife on management issues in the Upper Arkansas River Valley. One delegate is needed to represent each of...
Proposed Law Would Outlaw Driving and Talking on the Phone Without Hands Free Device
Colorado drivers could be fined for being on their phone while driving under a new law being introduced in the legislature. Under current law, teens are not aloud to be on their phone under any circumstances. For adults, the line gets a little blurred. Adults...
