Colorado Mountain College Salida selects Maxwell as Business Internship Coordinator
After 14 years at Salida High, Fred Maxwell heads to Colorado Mountain College to connect high school students with local businesses. Fred Maxwell, who’s experience teaching and coaching at Salida High School and serving as an adjunct faculty member at Colorado...
Colorado State Forest Service Accepting Applications for the Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Program
The Colorado State Forest Service announced yesterday that it is now accepting applications for the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program. $15 million dollars will be available. All kinds of groups are...
City of Salida Developing ADA Transition Plan
The City of Salida is currently in the process of developing an ADA Transition Plan to eliminate barriers to facilities, services and programs. The plan will include a self-evaluation of existing practices and procedures in all city...
Opening on Buena Vista School Board
The Buena Vista Board of Education has announced a vacancy on the board. Director Nancy Best has resigned as she is moving out of state. The Board of Education is accepting letters on interest from candidates in District D. Letters of...
Salida School Superintendent David Blackburn Proud of Salida Students
Salida School Superintendent David Blackburn said he is extremely proud of students and staff after the release of statewide test scores. Salida students met or exceeded expectations in the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, SAT and PSAT results,...
Buena Vista Volleyball Defeats South Park 3-0
The Lady Demons defeat South Park in straight sets 25-13, 25-11, 25-11 in their home opener Highlights from tonight's match are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/17052...
Pet of the Week: Loki
Meet Loki! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Loki is an almost 2-year-old shepherd mix that we transferred in from Aztec, New Mexico, with three other dogs and eight cats. He was shy and timid upon arrival at the shelter. Staff has since gained his...
Chaffee County Commissioners Approve Chaffee Housing Authority Ballot Measure
During a special meeting this week Chaffee County Commissioners approved to ballot measures for the November ballot and amended a resolution concerning a ballot measure for the Chaffee Housing Authority. Commissioners approved reallocating lodging tax money with...
The Wet Mountain Tribune has Filed a Federal Lawsuit against Custer County Commissioners
Westcliffe newspaper the Wet Mountain Tribune has filed a federal lawsuit against Custer County Commissioners Bill Canda and Kevin Day over violation of first amendment rights. The lawsuit claims the two county commissioners willingly and knowingly punish the Wet...
Teller County Arrests Eight in Drug Bust
Eight people have been arrested in Florissant in connection to drugs and stolen property. Between August 16th and August 21st, the Teller Combined Narcotics Team executed three search warrants finding 167 fentanyl pills, 3 grams of methamphetamines, and 30 pounds of...
‘Shrek The Musical’ Comes to the Steamplant
"Shrek The Musical" is a hilarious show fit for the entire family. Join Shrek, Donkey and Fiona as they battle boredom, dragons and evil lords! The show features incredible music performed by local talent. According to the show's producers Sventastik, "This amazing...
Salida Splash Pad Construction Begins
The City of Salida Parks & Recreation Department and Stratton & Bratt Aquatic Division are happy to announce the groundbreaking for the installation of a Splash Pad at Centennial Park, which will be located opposite the skate park, on the bathroom and volleyball court side of the park.
