New Arrival: Jovie Kelly Cunningham
Jovie Kelly Cunningham was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on February 6, 2024 at 6:15 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 20 ½ inches long. Jovie’s parents are Katie and Jesse Cunningham of Poncha...
Water conservancy district seeking applicants for general manager
The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District is accepting applications for the position of general manager until "end of day" March 3. Current District General Manager Terry Scanga said he will retire when his current contract ends Dec. 31. The District's Search...
Chaffee County Sends Thirteen to State Wrestling Tournament
Placing in the top 4 of their weight class at their regional tournaments over the weekend, these wrestlers punched their ticket to the State Championship in Denver. Buena Vista 106 Benson Eggleston 1st 113 JJ Medina 2nd 132 Caleb Camp 1st 138 Tucker Montoya ...
The Salida Lady Spartans fall to 4A Lamar 37-29 on the road.
The Lady Spartans were neck and neck for 3 Quarters, but fall on the road 37-29 to the 4A Lamar Thunder. The Lady Spartans will fall to 9-9 on the year and 7-5 in the Tri-Peaks League Play. The Spartans will look to turn things around Tuesday, February 13th when they...
The Salida Spartan Boys Basketball team guts out a road victory 51-49 over the Lamar Thunder.
The Spartans rally after a slow start on the road to beat the 4A Lamar Thunder 51-49. The Spartans improve to 15-3 on the year and 10-2 in Tri-Peaks league play. The Spartans are in action again next Tuesday, February 13th as they travel to Buena Vista for the Chaffee...
Adult Female Arrested for Taking Explicit Pictures of Children
On February 8th the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by detectives with the Salida Police Department in regards to an adult female who had taken explicit pictures of children while she was babysitting these kids. The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office...
Elk’s Sweetheart Ball Saturday Night
The Salida Elks Lodge is hosting their annual Sweetheart Ball tomorrow night beginning at 5:30 at the lodge. The masquerade fundraiser features dinner, dancing, silent auction and a raffle. Tickets are $25.
Salida Community Awards Banquet Tonight
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Community Awards Banquet tonight at the SteamPlant beginning at 6pm. Six awards will be given out: the Cornerstone Award, From the Heart, Most Wanted, Entrepreneur of the Year,...
Tax Preparation Help Available
The Chaffee County Community Foundation is sponsoring free income tax preparation help for those that qualify. IRS certified VITA volunteers will be at the Buena Vista Community Center every Thursday through April 11th. Call or text 719-293-1857 for an...
Chaffee Patriots to Discuss Proposed Geothermal Plant
The proposed geothermal plant in northern Chaffee County will be the topic of discussion at the Chaffee County Patriots town hall meeting tonight at 6:30pm. Fred Henderson, Blaine Clark, Brian O’Connel, Terry Scanga and Hank Held will make up the...
Salida Councilman Kasper Resigns, Replacement Sought
The search is underway to replace Salida City Councilman Harald Kasper. Kasper resigned this week following public scrutiny after he moved out of his district and into the county. In his resignation, Kasper thanked the residents of Salida and the council for his...
The Buena Vista Boys Basketball team defeats the James Irwin Jaguars 72-63 on the road.
The Buena Vista Boys Basketball team played wire to wire with the Jaguars, but pulled away late in the 4th for the 72-63 win on the road. The Demons improve to 12-6 overall and 7-4 in the Tri-Peaks League. The Demons will get a break before hosting the Salida Spartans...
