Salida Boys Basketball Defeats Florence
The Spartans win their quarterfinal round of districts defeating the Florence Huskies 72 to 37. The Spartans play in the semifinals of the district tournament against CSCS at 5:30pm on Friday, Feb. 24th....
David Frees awarded ‘Emergency Manager of the Year’
The Saguache County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the Colorado Emergency Management Association, presented David Frees the 2022 “Emergency Manager of the Year Award” for the San Luis Valley region.
22-Year-Old Salida Resident Arrested on Armed Robbery Charges
On February 18th, at approximately 9:27 pm, the Salida Police Department was dispatched to an armed robbery that had occurred at the Shell gas station at 1046 East US Highway 50. The communication center advised that the reporting party said he was an employee of the...
Ski the rest of this season and all of next season with a Monarch Wings Pass
Monarch Mountain officially released its Wings Pass. Wings pass holders can ski the rest of this season at Monarch and all of the 2023-2024 season. The pass is available for Adults, Teens, Seniors, and Juniors. Adult - $659 Teen - $479 Junior - $369 Senior - $519 “You...
Lovato and Rodriquez File Motion to Dismiss Schoolhouse Charges
A motion to dismiss has been filed with Chaffee County Combined Court on behalf of two staff members of The Schoolhouse childcare facility. Amy Lovato and Roberta Rodriquez face misdemeanor charges of failure to report child abuse or neglect and for knowingly placing...
#10 Buena Vista Upsets #7 Rye In The First Round
The Demons keep their season alive after defeating the Rye Thunderbolts 65-58. Buena Vista will play Vanguard tomorrow in Colorado Springs, and you can find that game on Eagle Country 104. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Challenges Against Decision to Euthanize a Local Dog Head to Court February 23rd
The fate of a Great Dane-Mastiff mix who was relinquished and scheduled to be euthanized heads to court on February 23rd.
The Chaffee County Democrats reorganized and elected new officers
The Chaffee County Democrats elected new officers during their reorganization meeting on February 13th, 2023. The following officers will serve for the 2023/2025 term: Chair, Jerry Mallett Vice Chair, JoAnne Allen Second Vice Chair, Alex Lunsford Treasurer, Susanna...
CHSAA State Wrestling Championships Results
Five local wrestlers brought home some hardware from the State Wrestling tournament over the weekend.
Cottonwood Lake project could boost BV water supply
The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District has embarked upon a project to replace the Cottonwood Lake dam and overcome operational limitations that restrict the reservoir’s usefulness for water storage.
Colorado’s Avalanche Danger is High
Avalanche danger is up in Colorado’s high country because of the snowstorm that just moved across the state. Avalanche danger is high in the southern mountains and moderate further north. No matter the level, any elevated avalanche risk requires extra caution....
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Show Bear Sightings are on the Rise
Data released by Colorado Parks and Wildlife show the number of bear sightings in the state rose last year, with the number one reason causing conflict being improperly secured trash. In 2022, CPW received over 4,000 reports of sightings and conflicts with bears,...
