Continuance Granted in H.L. Scott Sexual Assault Trials
The new attorney for Herbert Lucas Scott, Julia Stancil, asked District Judge Patrick Murphy this week for a 45-day continuance so she can have more time to go through details of the cases against Scott.
Commissioners hear update on BlueTriton conservation easement
Chaffee County Commissioners received a brief update on the BlueTriton Brands conservation easement at their Tuesday, Nov. 15, board meeting in Buena Vista. Completing the conservation easement by Dec. 31 is a requirement of the Chaffee County 1041 permit that allows...
Salida Youth Basketball Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for Salida Youth Basketball. The season starts January 3rd and ends on March 5th and is for kids ages 5 through 12. Cost is $55. The program will teach the age-appropriate fundamentals of basketball like shooting, dribbling, passing,...
Governor Declares this Colorado Recycles Week
Governor Jared Polis has declared this Colorado Recycles Week. It’s a time to promote recycling, zero-waste programs and keeping the planet green. Despite its beauty, Colorado isn’t very good at recycling and composting. The most recent report found Coloradans...
Third Phase of the Arkansas River Community Preserve Underway
The Central Colorado Conservancy has purchased 110 acres along the Arkansas River as a third phase of the establishment of the Arkansas River Community Preserve. The new acquisition has grown the preserve to a total of 271 acres with over two miles of Arkansas River...
2 Dead, 3 Children Unharmed in Florissant Shooting
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that two adults died Saturday, Nov. 12th, in a shooting in Florissant. Deputies were dispatched to an address in the Colorado Mountain Estates subdivision in Florissant on a reported shooting. When they arrived,...
It’s Crash Responder Safety Week
Last year there were over 1000 instances when drivers in Colorado crashed into the scene of an already existing crash putting first responders and others at risk. The upcoming Crash Responder Safety Week (Nov. 14th through the 18th) provides an opportunity to...
Salida City Council to Discuss New Fire Station
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight, Nov. 14th, beginning at 6 pm. The lone agenda item is a presentation of the new Fire Station design. The project consists of a 20,000 square 1 story foot building. The current schedule is for construction to...
Pet of the Week: Mya
Meet Mya! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Mya has been with the shelter longer than any of our other adoptable pets, for over 75 days now. She hasn't had much interest from adopters, and we're hoping this additional feature will help her find a...
Election 2022 Results
Here are the results for the 2022 Midterm Election as of November 9th. (Note: Final election results will be published when available.) Salida Ballot Issues 2A - Increases the annual short term rental license to $1,000 for affordable housing ...
Flu Season has Started Earlier this Year Than Usual
If you are one of those people who sometimes waits until later in the season to get your annual flu shot, local public health authorities encourage you to get it earlier this year. Flu symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath,...
Preliminary Election 2022 Results
Here are the preliminary results for the 2022 Midterm Election as of 9 pm on November 8th. (Note: Final election results will be published when available.) Salida Ballot Issues 2A - Increases the annual short term rental license to $1,000 for affordable housing...
