Salida Boys Basketball Get The Victory Over Woodland Park 62-39
The Salida Spartans get their seventh win in a row over the Woodland Park Panthers on the road winning 62-39. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Girls Basketball Falls To Woodland Park 47-36
The Lady Spartans lose on the road tonight to the Lady Panthers 47-36. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Criminal Charges Have Been Filed Against Two Staff Members of The Schoolhouse in Poncha Springs
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the processes related to investigations of The Schoolhouse, a childcare facility operated by Chaffee Childcare Initiative located in Poncha Springs. “The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office joined the Chaffee County Department...
Andrew Michael Diesslin
Andrew Michael Diesslin was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida on January 23, 2023. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 20 ½ inches long. Andrew’s parents are Tamari Tatishvili and Tim Diesslin of Poncha Springs. Andrew has one...
Ark-Valley Humane Society Receives $30,000 Donation for Veterinary Expenses
Ark-Valley Humane Society received a $30,000 grant for veterinary expenses from the Ray Foundation. "This substantial grant funding from Ray Foundation will support Ark-Valley Humane Society in providing life-saving veterinary services to hundreds of dogs and cats...
Salida Hospital District Votes to Refund Excess Property Tax Collections
In November, it was brought to the attention of the Salida Hospital District that the District may have been setting its mill levy for operating purposes in a manner that did not comply with the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
Statement on behalf of Chaffee Childcare Initiative & The Schoolhouse
The Schoolhouse, a childcare center operated by Chaffee Childcare Initiative in Poncha Springs, has released a statement concerning a Lack of Supervision complaint that closed the facility. Last week, The Schoolhouse, a childcare center operated by Chaffee Childcare...
Electric cooperative director Bennetts achieves credential in Electric Utility Competencies
Blake Bennetts, a Sangre de Cristo Electric Association board director, recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on...
Controlled Burn Near Crestone End of Life Project
The Baca Grande Fire Department, in conjunction with Crestone Fire, will be conducting a controlled burn today, Jan. 25th, near the Crestone End of Life Project. Personnel will be on site for the duration of the burn. The mitigation pile is expected to burn through...
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats St. Mary’s 85-54
The Spartans show that they are a dominate force with a big win over the St. Mary's Pirates winning 85-54. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Girls Basketball Falls to St. Mary’s 52-29
The Lady Spartans fall in a tough league match up at home to the St. Mary's Pirates 52-29. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls To Rye 51-38
The Demons lose their game tonight to the Rye Thunderbolts 51-38. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....









