Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Weather
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening as monsoon moistures returns to the area. Flash flooding will continue to be a concern. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 89 today. Look...
New Well Flows Thanks to 6th Grade Fundraising Efforts
A well has been drilled in South Sudan thanks to a sponsorship by Salida Middle School 6th graders. Students raised $9,227 in donations for Water for South Sudan (WFSS) which provides access to clean water and hygiene education in rural villages and schools in South...
Litvay, Morgan and Apodaca Earn 2A All State Soccer Honors for BV
Jamison Litvay, Dixie Morgan and Charlotte Apodaca were all named to the Spring 2021 All State teams by CHSAA. Litvay, a junior was named to the 1st Team, while Sophomore Dixie Morgan was named to the 2nd Team. Fellow Sophomore Charlotte Apodaca was named honorable...
Three Spartans Earn All State Honors, Pelino 1st Team
Saige Ferguson, Nina Haas and Rachel Pelino were all named to the 2021 Spring Season All State Soccer team by CHSAA. Senior Rachel Pelino was named to the 1st team, while Saige Ferguson, Nina Haas and Toby Lawson were named honorable mention. To see the full list,...
Dylan Roberts Announces Run for the Colorado State Senate
Colorado State Representative Dylan Roberts of Avon is announcing his candidacy for the Colorado State Senate in the mountain-area district. State Representative Dylan Roberts has filed to run for the State Senate in mountain-area district; As currently proposed, the...
County Commissioners to deliberate BlueTriton permit conditions, reopen public comments
Chaffee County Commissioners will continue the public hearing for the BlueTriton Brands 1041 permit extension at 1 pm today to deliberate permit conditions following preliminary approval of the permit July 6.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Weather
Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain this afternoon and evening, scattered across the valleys. The main threats will be brief periods of heavy rainfall, lightning, and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a...
Chaffee Commissioners to Revisit Meet Me at the Creek and Nestle/Blue Triton Today
Chaffee County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting today beginning at 9 am. Commissioners will review and decide on the Special Event Permit request from Bonfire Entertainment for Meet Me At The Creek. A music event scheduled for September 24...
Corrections Officer Arrested for Bringing Meth Into Prison
A correctional officer at the Fremont Correctional Facility in Canon City has been arrested after allegedly bringing methamphetamine into the facility. 32-year-old Kyle Tatro is facing on felony count of first-degree introduction of...
Governor Declares Disaster Emergency for Fire Burning in Routt County
Governor Jared Polis has signed an executive order declaring a disaster emergency for the Muddy Slide fire in Routt County. The executive order better enables state agencies to coordinate fire suppression, response and recovery...
Monday, July 19, 2021 Weather
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through the week with the best chances over the mountains. Flash flooding will continue to be a concern. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 87 today. Look for an overnight...
Weather for Sunday, July 18th
Showers and thunderstorms are possible again this afternoon and will become more widespread today. Flash flooding remains possible especially over area burn scars. Salida and Buena Vista will reach a high of 88 today. Look for a low of 55 overnight. Monday can expect...
