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Salida Elections Set for November 2nd

Salida Elections Set for November 2nd

The City of Salida will hold an Election on November 2, 2021, for three Ward seats and the mayor position.    Nomination petitions can be picked up on August 3 in the Clerk’s office in the Touber Building.  Petitions must be returned on August...

Thursday, July 29, 2021  Weather

Thursday, July 29, 2021 Weather

Expect a mostly sunny day with a 50 percent chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 89 today.  Look for an overnight low of 57.           The San Luis Valley will...

Pet of the Week: Jack

Pet of the Week: Jack

Meet Jack! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pets of the Week! Jack is an incredibly sweet 1 year old male Mastiff mix who is looking for his next adventure! He is currently staying in an awesome foster home where he gets to play and cuddle with their big male dog...

Recreation Taskforce to meet Tuesday, Aug. 3

Recreation Taskforce to meet Tuesday, Aug. 3

The Recreation in Balance Taskforce has amended its monthly meeting day and time to the first Tuesday of the month from 3-4:30 p.m. The Taskforce advises the Chaffee County Outdoor Recreation Management Plan and the Recreation Council. Meetings held on Zoom are open...

Covid-19 on the Rise

Covid-19 on the Rise

New cases of Covid-19 are rising in the majority of Colorado counties.    Coronavirus hospitalizations, however, remained stable.    Less than a month ago, most of Colorado’s Covid-19 spread was happening on the Western Slope, while the...

Wednesday, July 28, 2021  Weather

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Weather

Expect a mostly sunny day with a 40 percent chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 91 today.  Look for an overnight low of 59.           The San Luis Valley will...

Onyx James Benjamin

Onyx James Benjamin

Onyx James Benjamin was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida on July 23, 2021, at 6:34 am. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19½ inches long. Onyx’s parents are Courtney Newman and James Benjamin of Salida.  Onyx has three...

A Reminder to be Bear Aware

A Reminder to be Bear Aware

I had my own bear encounter last night at my home in Poncha Springs! A bear knocked over my trash cans and scared the hell out of me. I admit, I wasn't being very "bear aware." I had left my trash cans out with the lids unsecured, and my garage doors open. Colorado...

Tuesday, July 27, 2021  Weather

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Weather

Storm coverage and intensity will decrease beginning today through the remainder of the week.    Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 89 today.  Look for an overnight low of 57.           The San...