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...
Chaffee County Public Health Provides Update on Respiratory Illness Season
It’s a new year which typically means a time of reflection, retrospection, and resolution. And while many of us are setting out with big plans to prioritize our health and wellness as we embark upon a new year, we are also unfortunately in the midst of respiratory...
TABOR Refund Remains Tax-Free
Your TABOR refund will remain tax free. Senator Michael Bennet confirmed the refund’s tax-free status Tuesday, Jan. 9th. TABOR, also known as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, is a law that limits the intake and spending of revenue by the state or local governments and...
Colorado Lawmakers to Address Rising Property Taxes, Education, and Climate Change
Colorado lawmakers begin a new legislative session today. On top of their agenda; finding long-term solutions to rising property taxes to improving education, reducing healthcare costs and combating climate change. Several lawmakers also believe housing will be...
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center Reopens After Incident on Monday
The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center will be open regular hours today, Jan. 10th. The aquatic center was closed Tuesday after an incident on Monday, Jan. 8th. A lifeguard at the pool called 911 stating that CPR was in progress on an adult male. Chaffee County EMS,...
Demons Beat St Mary’s 57-48
The Buena Vista Demons controlled the entire game notching a league win on the road again the St. Mary's Pirates 57-48. The Demons travel to Ellicott this Saturday, Jan. 13th. Pre-Game gets underway at 12:15 pm with tip off at 12:30 pm on Eagle Country 104.
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats Rye
Ryan Osness shoots a career high six 3-pointers to boost the Spartans to a 54 to 40 victory on the road over the Rye Thunderbolts. The Spartans are now 6-2 on the season and travel to Peyton on Thursday January 11th. Check out highlights from the game here....
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Rye 52-24
The Lady Spartans get another strong victory defeating the Rye Thunderbolts 52-24. The Spartans win their first game on the road of the season bringing them to 500 on the season at 4-4. Check out highlights from the game here....
Lady Demons Fall to St Mary’s 39-30
Despite an exciting 9 point run in the final 60 seconds, the Buena Vista Lady Demons suffer a loss at the hands of the St. Mary's Pirates 39-30. The Lady Demons travel to Ellicott this Saturday, Jan. 13th. Pre-Game gets underway at 12:15 pm with tip off at 12:30 pm on...
Coloradoans Reported Almost 30,000 Aggressive Drivers to *CSP in 2023
Since the *CSP (*277) program was implemented in 1998, Colorado motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians have reported thousands of “real-time” aggressive and suspected DUI drivers. Last year, the Colorado State Patrol’s *CSP calls for aggressive drivers surpassed calls...
FIBArk and Salida Parks & Rec Offering Adult Beginner Kayaking Course
FIBArk and the Salida Parks and Recreation Department have teamed up to offer an adult beginner kayaking course as part of FIBArk’s Community Paddling Program. Participants will learn the basics of whitewater kayak outfitting and maneuvering. The first class...
Buena Vista Trustees To Meet Tonight
The Buena Vista Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight, Jan. 9th, beginning at 7 pm. Trustees will consider amendments to the open burn ordinance, will consider extending the deadline for Phase 3 of the South Main Planned Unit Development, and will consider...
