Salida 2021 Street Rehabilitation Project Update
The Salida Public Works Department has roadway capital projects planned for 2021. This includes numerous work locations for reconstruction, utility related improvements, and improvements to sidewalk, curb and gutter, and crosswalks. Improvements to East Crestone...
REPLAY: Burros and Bobcats split in pivotal West Central matchup
The South Park Burros and the Custer County Bobcats met in their traditional rivalry, and with more on the line than normal, as the league champ gave themselves a guaranteed postseason spot.
REPLAY: Lake County boys survive a Sheridan rally to win thriller
The Lake County boys were in need of a win to build momentum, and they got it at home as they defeated the Sheridan Rams 62-58 in a thrilling match on Eagle Country 104.
REPLAY: Spartan girls show off improved defense against St. Mary’s
The Salida girls basketball team put out a spirited performance against the St. Mary’s Pirates, falling 54-27, but playing close in all but the second quarter.
Christopher Ordaz (1967 – 2021)
Chris Ordaz, 53, died February 25th, 2021 at home following a short illness. Chris was born on May 31st, 1967 in Salida, Colorado to John and Joanna Ordaz. Chris was born and raised in Salida, graduating from Salida High School in 1985. During high school he was a...
Man Charged With Poaching in Chaffee, Fremont and Teller Counties
A Colorado Springs man has received a lifetime hunting ban after illegally killing animals across three Colorado counties. 28-year-old Iniki Vike Kapu has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor poaching charges in Fremont, Teller, and Chaffee Counties, and Colorado Parks...
Sunrise Rotary Offers Scholarships
The Salida Sunrise Rotary club is now accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded for the fall semester. Those who live in the Salida School District and are graduating from high school this spring or are currently attending college are encouraged to...
Chaffee Commissioners Meet
Chaffee County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting today beginning at 9 am. Commissioners are scheduled to make appointments to the Airport Board, consider a resolution amending landfill fees, consider a support letter for Marie Haskett’s reappointment...
Free COVID Testing Continues in Chaffee County
Free Covid-19 testing continues in Salida and Buena Vista. Testing in Salida is Monday through Friday at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. Appointments for testing in Salida are now being made online. Make an appointment the day before testing is...
Governor Polis Okays Groups in Phase 1B.3 for Vaccinations
Governor Polis announced today that beginning March 5th, Colorado can open up vaccinations to groups in Phase 1B.3. That includes Coloradoans who are: Individuals aged 60+ years old.Frontline essential workers in grocery and agriculture, including meatpacking workers;...
BLM Completes Fuel Reduction Projects in Chaffee County
The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain District Fire staff recently completed two large fuels reduction projects in Chaffee County. Both projects are the result of many years of fuels reduction efforts designed to reduce fire risk to homes, lessen the impacts...
History Does Rhyme – Episode 8 EXTRA! Denver’s Gun-Toting, Mountain Climbing Newspaper Founder, William Byers
When you hear the words, newspaper publisher, you probably do not envision someone called a braggart, jealous, and aggressive. You most certainly don’t imagine a man who wanted to know if his employees could shoot before asking about their writing experience. But such...
