There Was a Moose on the Loose In Buena Vista
The Buena Vista Police Department were called out on a Moose on the loose... near the caboose. According to the Buena Vista Police Department's Facebook page, a cow moose decided to take a dip in the Town Lake Tuesday morning which is near the historic BV Caboose....
PHOTO GALLERY: Buena Vista, Cotopaxi, South Park and Moffat take on Del Norte
Four local schools were in competition on Friday last week in Del Norte as the track season begins to see the state field take a more solid form. The Buena Vista girls would steal the show taking home the meet title, but there were plenty of great performances across...
BlueTriton report shows economic benefits for Chaffee County
An economic report commissioned by BlueTriton Brands, formerly Nestlé Waters North America, indicates the company’s Chaffee County bottled-water operations produce local economic benefits of more than $1 million per year.
HRRMC Foundation now accepting applications for Charles J. Forster scholarships
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation is offering two scholarships of $2,500 each for current college students planning to pursue a career in healthcare. Previously known as the HRRMC Foundation scholarships, these have been renamed in the honor of...
Collegiate Peak Banks Announces Community Heroes Campaign Contest Winners
Colorado-based Collegiate Peak Banks, a division of Glacier Bancorp, is pleased to announce the winners of the Community Heroes campaign, including a non-profit organization and an employee nominated non-profit.
New Salida History Book Series Arrives June 3rd
Salida, home to Colorado’s largest National Historic District, has more wild-west history than most towns, but the numerous individual stories have not received a complete investigation until now. Steve Chapman, the historian for Salida Walking Tours and author of the...
Tabor Opera House Opens Summer Tours, Offers Theater Workshop for Local Youth
Summer programming at the Tabor Opera House in Leadville, Colo., includes tours that show newly discovered stage scenery dating to 1879 as well as a theater workshop for local youth. Live performances will not be held this season, due to uncertainties surrounding...
HRRMC Foundation announces 2021 recipient of Dr. William G. Mehos Scholarship
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation proudly announces Sophie Pressly as the 2021 recipient of the Dr. William G. Mehos scholarship. Sophie is a senior at Salida High School and was awarded $1,250. Prerequisites of the scholarship include...
Marijuana Possession Limits Double
Colorado residents can now legally posses up to 2 ounces of marijuana after a bill was signed into law doubling the possession limit for adults 21 and older. Governor Jared Polis said that he will now issue additional pardons under the new law to residents...
Howard Fire Gets Donated Engine
The Howard Volunteer Fire Department received a fire engine donation from the Eaton Fire Department. The Eaton Fire Protection District Board of Directors decided to donate their 1992 Freightliner Engine to a department that could utilize it more than they were...
Monday, May 24, 2021 Weather
A sunny and dry week is ahead. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 73 today. Look for an overnight low of 39. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 69, a low of 37....
BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Northwest Colorado, Southwest Colorado, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) for existing and upcoming member vacancies in June 2021. All RACs consist of 15 citizens...
