Calling All Artists
Chaffee Arts has opened online entry for the Open Awards Show scheduled for May 1st through the 10th at the Heritage Museum in Buena Vista. Online entry is open through April 10, 2020. Over $3,000 in awards will be given. For more information, go online...
One Dead in Custer County Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single motorcycle crash resulting in one fatality that occurred on Highway 165 in Custer County. The rider of the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve on Highway 165 at milepost 4. The motorcycle traveled down...
Sunday, March 8, 2020 Weather
Scattered rain and snow showers can be expected across the higher terrain today into this evening. Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 59. Look for an overnight low of 31. The San Luis Valley will be at...
Saturday, March 7, 2020 Weather
Scattered rain and snow showers are expected this afternoon into tomorrow, mainly along the Divide. Minor snowfall amounts of 1-3 inches possible above 9,000 feet. Additionally, isolated thunderstorms will be possible. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
Student Spotlight: Buena Vista’s Layton Chupp
The Buena Vista track and field team is looking to a group of senior boys to make a push at the state meet this year. There is some energy, and one of those bringing it is Layton Chupp, as the senior looks to cap his final season with success!...
Standout Student: Salida’s Tristan Jackson
The Salida Spartans are young in athletics, and some of that youth doesn't just show off on the field and courts. Tristan Jackson was selected as a Standout Student, and we talked with him about his school year and what he has been up to!...
Spartans, Demons, and Pirates in Regionals
Three local basketball teams are in the regional round of the playoffs this weekend. The Salida boys are in Centauri tonight. The Spartans and Falcons can be heard on The Peak 92.3 beginning at 7pm. The Buena Vista girls are in Delta tonight. The Demons and...
Spring Forward Sunday
It’s time to Spring Forward. Daylight Saving Time begins at 3 am Sunday morning. Turn your clocks ahead one hour when going to bed Saturday night.
Coronavirus in Colorado
Governor Jared Polis and state health officials announced Colorado’s first presumptive positive case of coronavirus, as well as a subsequent second case.
Skier Who Died at Monarch Identified
The woman who died Wednesday at Monarch Mountain has been identified as 75-year-old Elise Backinger of Poncha Springs. Backinger died after colliding with a tree on the Shagnasty ski run Wednesday morning. Backinger was wearing a helmet and was able to respond...
Man Found Dead at Avalanche Trailhead
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a man has been found dead in the vicinity of the Avalanche Trailhead. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the trailhead off County Road 306 late yesterday afternoon on a report of person that was deceased. ...
Friday, March 6, 2020 Weather
Mostly sunny and mild to start the weekend, rain and snow to end the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 59, an overnight low of 33. The San Luis Valley will warm up to 55, a low of 27. Leadville and Fairplay will see a high of 45, a low of 17. A...
