Chaffee County Community Foundation Opens Spring Grant Cycle
The Chaffee County Community Foundation invites qualified nonprofit organizations serving Salida and Buena Vista to apply for the Spring Municipal Grant Cycle.
Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Currently at 68% of Normal
Colorado’s snowpack could use some help from a couple of approaching winter storms. Data shows that as of Jan. 2nd, snowpack is well below what is considered normal. Snowpack for the Arkansas River Basin is at 68% of normal. The Colorado River Basin is at 74%. All...
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area to Host Citizen Task Force Meeting
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area invites the public to their Citizen Task Force meeting Thursday, Jan. 4th, from 10 am to noon. Participants may attend in person at the AHRA office at 307 West Sackett in Salida or via Zoom. The Citizen Task Force has been...
Commissioners Hear BV Child Care Plans
Chaffee County Commissioners approved a motion for Chaffee County Government to participate in the Colorado Executives Investing in Children Design Lab program.
Buena Vista Hosting First Community Coffee of the Year on Wednesday
The Town of Buena Vista and the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring their first Community Coffee Wednesday, Jan. 3rd, from 8 to 9 am at the BV Community Center. People in attendance will hear from elected and business leaders talking about what is...
Monthly Free Food Distribution Event is January 3rd
The Salida Community Center will hold their monthly food distribution event Wednesday, Jan. 3rd, beginning at 10 am. This is a drive through event. Stay in your car and food will be brought to you. You will not be asked to sign any papers and will only be...
League of Women Voters to Host County Commissioner Town Hall in January
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will hold a town hall session with Chaffee County Commissioners on Monday, January 8th. The Town Hall will be held at the Poncha Springs Town Hall from noon to 1 pm. A recording of the program will be made available on the...
Buena Vista’s Municipal Election Set for April 2nd
The Town of Buena Vista’s next municipal election will take place on April 2, 2024, to elect three Trustees to serve a four-year term of office. Also, one additional Trustee position with a term expiring in 2026 is open. If you are interested in being a Town Trustee...
No More Plastic Bags or Styrofoam Fast Food Containers – New Colorado Laws for 2024
Several new laws will take effect in Colorado on January 1st. Single use plastic bags will no longer be available in grocery stores. Styrofoam will also be eliminated in to-go food containers. Pet security deposits in rentals will be capped at $300. ...
Ring In 2024 With a 5K Run/Walk
Ring in the New Year with a 5K run/walk run in Salida! The New Year’s Day 5K Resolution Run is January 1st. Registration begins at 9 am at the Rotary Scout Hut in Riverside Park in Salida. The race begins at 10 am. The New Year’s Day 5K is open to runners of all ages...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Buena Vista VFW
The Buena Vista VFW is hosting a 90s themed New Year’s Eve party Sunday night beginning at 8 pm featuring a DJ and a champagne toast at midnight.
Saguache Volunteer Fire Department Hosting 2nd annual Fire and Ice Benefit
The Saguache Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring their 2nd annual Fire and Ice Benefit with a smoked brisket dinner, dancing, silent auction and live music New Year's Eve. The Fire and Ice Benefit runs from 6 pm to 12:30 am. Tickets are $20 for dinner, $20 for the...
