Pueblo West Corrections Officer arrested in a nationwide human trafficking operation
A Colorado Corrections Officer has been arrested in a nationwide human trafficking operation that led to the arrest of more than 200 people. One of those arrested was 45-year-old Justin Sturtevant of Pueblo West. Sturtevant is accused of allegedly knowingly...
Avalanche Near Durango Claims Two
Two backcountry skiers died on Saturday when they became buried in an avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir in La Plata County near Durango. About 80 miles east, a second slide was triggered over the weekend, carrying a snowmobiler with it. The snowmobiler was hurt but...
HRRMC Board of Directors Meet Tomorrow
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center board of directors will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28th. The Zoom only meeting is scheduled to run from noon to 2 pm. The focus topic of the meeting is the HRRMC Quality Program led by Christine...
Salida Police Department’s K-9 Sarge Assists in Two Interagency Drug Arrests
Salida Police Department’s K-9 Sarge Assisted in drug arrests in Salida and Buena Vista. On Feb. 24th, Salida PD’s K-9 unit was called to a location near Buena Vista to assist Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office and Buena Vista Police Department with a drug search. Sarge...
Salida Wins the Tri Peaks League District Tournament
The Spartans win the District Tournament for the first time in 26 years defeating the Vanguard Coursers 58 to 42. The Spartans move on to the post season 21-1 on the year. Highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
PET PATROL: Church the Cat
The Pet Patrol, powered by Chili Heads, needs your help! Church the black cat is missing! Ashley’s all-black cat with green eyes, Church, has been missing since February 7, 2023. She was last seen off of CR 240 G in Maysville. Her brother Ghost and Ashley’s two kids...
Buena Vista Girls Defeat Salida For 5th Place
The Lady Demons defeat their rival the Lady Spartans for 5th place at the district tournament 25-20. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Boys Fall To Florence In Districts 54-48
The Demon take 8th place in the district tournament after losing to the Florence Huskies 54-48. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Officially Expires in May
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will officially expire on May 11, 2023, as the country continues to transition to routine disease control for COVID-19.
Chaffee County Writers Exchange’s 2nd Annual Youth Writing Contest Begins February 10th
Submissions for the Chaffee County Writers Exchange’s 2nd annual Youth Writing Contest are now being accepted. The theme for this year’s short fiction contest is “someday”. The hope of the Chaffee County Writers Exchange is to inspire creative writing and recognize...
Changing Watering Methods Saved the City of Salida 7 Million Gallons of Water in 2022
In 2022, the City of Salida's Parks staff changed the way they watered the parks, resulting in a dramatic water saving. According to the Parks department, they switched to a “cycle and soak” method of watering. This style of irrigation applies water in multiple, short...
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats CSCS
The Spartans win their semifinal game of the Tri-Peaks League District Tournament defeating the Lions 58 to 50. They are scheduled to be in action again Saturday February 25th at 8:30pm on The Peak 92.3. Highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
