Lady Demons Defeat The Panthers 44-28
The Buena Lady Demons got a win over the Woodland Park Panthers 44-28.
#8 Salida Spartans Defeat #10 Peyton 60-49
The Spartans get a spark from Dylan Grant to lift the Spartans to their 7th win on the season. The Spartans defeat the Panthers 60-49. Salida takes on the Manitou Springs Mustangs at home tomorrow. Check out highlights from the game here....
Salida Girls Basketball Falls to 3A #1 Peyton 72-35
The Lady Spartans put up a strong fight in the first and had a one point lead after the 1st quarter, but too many turnovers give the Peyton Panthers a big lead. The Spartans end up falling to the Panthers 72-35. The Spartans are in action again tomorrow against...
Buena Vista Demons Defeat Woodland Park 62-54
The Demons dominated the Woodland Park Panthers on the road 62-54.
Amicas Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Will Stay Open During Process
Amicas Pizza, a long-time pizza restaurant and brewpub in downtown Salida, announced on Facebook today that they are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows a business, or debtor, to propose a plan of reorganization and keep its business...
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Avalanche & Snow Removal Operations on Monarch Pass [Update]
[UPDATE] As of 7 pm, CDOT reports that avalanche and snow removal operations are complete. [Original Story] The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform winter maintenance on Monarch Pass, Highway 50, between Gunnison and Salida, today, Jan. 11th. Operations...
Brianna Therese Wancura (1990 – 2023)
Brianna Theresa Wancura, 33, of Salida died Dec. 17, 2023, at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1990, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Marianne Stein Wancura and David Brian Wancura, The Wancura family moved to Salida in 1992, where they raised Ms. Wancura, her sister Laura...
First Baby of 2024: Paloma Louise Buchholz
The first baby of 2024 in Salida is Paloma Louise Buchholz. She was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center on January 2nd, 2024, at 2:01 am. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Paloma’s parents are Brittany and Justin Buchholz of...
Wayne Richard Diesslin (1942 – 2024)
Wayne Richard Diesslin, age 81, long time Buena Vista resident passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2024, at the Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center in Florence, Colorado. Mr. Diesslin was born January 24, 1942, in Minnesota to Theodore and Teresa (Gangl)...
City of Salida Recognizes Outstanding Staff with New Award Program
The City of Salida recently instituted an award program that recognizes outstanding staff on a quarterly basis. Nominations come from fellow employees and coworkers. The first employee of the quarter award has been presented to Mike Jones. Jones has been with the...
Saldia Council for the Arts’ Creative Mixer is Tonight
The Saldia Council for the Arts is holding their Creative Mixer tonight, Jan. 11th, at the SteamPlant beginning at 5 pm. The featured artist is Ben Strawn. Music will be provided by Andrea Coen and Bruce Warren. All artists and art lovers are invited and admission is...
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Issues Special Avalanche Advisory for the Mountains
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued a special avalanche advisory for the mountains through the Maring Luther King, Jr. weekend. According to the Center, most of the state is under considerable avalanche danger. Heavy snow will fall in the mountains...
