Accident Caused Closure of Highway 50 East of Salida [Update]
UPDATE: The Colorado State Patrol is reporting that Highway 50 has been reopened to traffic. Highway 50 was temporarily closed 8 miles east of Salida due to a crash with a Semi Truck and a Suburban. The rescue involved the need for extrication. We will update this...
Buena Vista and Salida wrap up summer series in Thursday night game
The final game of the summer for the Salida Spartans was finished on Thursday night, and the Buena Vista Demons wrapped up their home schedule before they prepared to head to Gunnison for their final games on Saturday. While the final score was not one that looked...
Duo of Spartans make Real Colorado Club team
Hard work always pays off, and that's definitely the case for both Quinn Bosanko and Flyn Brown, formerly of the Salida Spartans and Chaffee County United soccer teams. Flyn Brown and Quinn Bosanko Bosanko and Brown show off their new gear with Real Colorado Academy...
Tours Resume at Tabor Opera House
The historic Tabor Opera House in Leadville is reopening for tours starting today. Tours will be available by reservation only, Friday-Sunday. Visitors must reserve and pay for tours in advance at taboroperhouse.net, with a maximum of 10 people per...
The “Heat is On” This Weekend
The Summer Strikeout DUI enforcement period beginning today. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will participate. Last year, law enforcement agencies arrested 490 motorists for DUI during the same...
Gov. Polis announces state wide mask mandate
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has announced that he is issuing a statewide mask mandate, requiring masks on all Coloradan's when in public. The order will take effect beginning Friday, July 17th. While he is issuing the mandate for mandatory masks, Polis says he is...
Salida City Council Thanks Public Health and Public Safety
The Salida City Council would like to say thank you for the hard work of state and local public health and public safety workers here in our community. Officials from Chaffee County Public Health and officers with the Salida Police Department selflessly perform tasks...
Friday, July 17, 2020 Weather
Scattered thunderstorms continue today and into the weekend. Brief heavy rain, hail and frequent lightning are all possible. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 87, an overnight low of 51. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 81, a low of...
Currents sees business still booming during COVID
For restaurants in Chaffee County, the summer months can be make or break, and with the current pandemic, there were nervous faces heading into the summer. Currents bartender Diamond Redfeather At Currents in downtown Salida, they also were preparing for a slower time...
Heading to the Walmart in Salida? Masks Are About to be Mandatory
Walmart will require all customers to wear masks starting next week. Walmart’s mask requirement will start on Monday. The company said this will give them time to inform customers of the changes, post signage and train associates on the new...
Buena Vista Asking Residents to Restrict Water Usage
Voluntary watering restrictions continue in Buena Vista. The Town of Buena Vista is asking that residents restrict their water usage during the summer months. Odd numbered addresses are asked to limit yard watering to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while...
Thursday, July 16, 2020 Weather
Scattered thunderstorms continue today. Brief heavy rain, hail and frequent lightning are all possible. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 85, an overnight low of 51. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 79, a low of 51. Leadville...
