COVID Case Numbers Dropping In The San Luis Valley
As of Monday, October 18, 22,577 SLV residents have been fully vaccinated, and the good news is that it appears our case numbers are dropping. Last Thursday, the SLV had 305 total active cases, but today we have 208. Other metrics such as percent positivity and...
Fremont Count Jury Finds Man Not Guilty in Murder Case
A jury yesterday found 39-year-old Jeffery Brian Smith not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Remzi Nesfield, who was reported missing in 2007. After the verdict was read, Smith was ordered to be released from custody immediately and his criminal records...
Buena Vista Volleyball Defeats Florence
The Demons win in straight sets 25-14, 25-18, 25-13 on Senior Night. Click here to catch the highlights. https://soundcloud.com/parker-quintana-697742575/bv-volleyball-highlights-10-19-2021?si=8bf5aa5d8f8a4224b1fe3805ef1e1aaf Catch up with Coach Page's thoughts after...
5th District Judge Charged With Felony Menacing
The chief judge for Colorado’s Fifth Judicial District has been charged with felony menacing. According to court records, 54-year-old Judge Mark Thompson, who presided over courts in Summit, Clear Creek, Eagle and Lake counties, was removed from his position as chief...
Salida Ranger District To Conduct Prescribed Burns in Chaffee County
As part of the ongoing hazardous fuels reduction project, the Salida Ranger District will conduct prescribed burns in Chaffee County, beginning in October and continuing through December 2021, conditions permitting. The Mount Shavano Prescribed Fire project includes...
Wren Wilder Chambless
Wren Wilder Chambless was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida on October 4th, 2021, at 11:17 pm. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20½ inches long. Wren’s parents are Rachel Hoch and West Chambless of Salida. Grandparents...
Lead Morphew Prosecutor Quits District Attorney’s Office
Jeff Lindsey, the lead prosecutor in the Barry Morphew murder case has told KKTV that he is “moving on.” The murder case is set to go to trial in May 2022. Morphew is accused of killing his wife, Suzanne, who went missing on Mother’s Day 2020. To date, her body...
It’s time to Apply for Scholarships from Salida Sunrise Rotary
The Salida Sunrise Rotary is accepting applications for Scholarships to be awarded for the Spring Semester of 2022. If you live in the R-32-J school district and are starting post secondary education this spring, or are currently attending college, community college,...
Chaffee Sheriff’s Office Makes Attempted Murder Arrest
On Sunday, Oct. 17th, at approximately 10 am the Chaffee County Communications Center received a call of an assault involving a knife. During the conversation the female victim related that she just had her throat cut and the suspect was still on scene. Deputies...
Salida Football Loses to Pagosa Springs 36-28
Spartans lose a tough one at home to the Pirates 36-28. Check out the highlights here. https://soundcloud.com/parker-quintana-697742575/salida-football-highlights-10-16-2021?si=abb896214cff4097b04de526e1ea4015 Catch up with Coach Lutt's thoughts after the tough...
Buena Vista Football Defeats CSCS 49-12
A 28 point 3rd quarter boosted the Demons to a 49-12 win over the Lions. Click here to check out the highlights. https://soundcloud.com/parker-quintana-697742575/bv-football-highlights-10-15-2021?si=ca5eb6a349fa4288a64ba9364ec471d0 Catch up with Coach Flavin's...
Buena Vista Volleyball Falls to Manitou Springs
The Demons lose a great match to the Mustangs. Check out the highlights that include a barrage of blocks from the Demons. https://soundcloud.com/parker-quintana-697742575/bv-volleyball-highlights-10-14-2021?si=67ae330d57344047917fcaa8d1d7eea6 Here is what Head Coach...
