Skier Dies at Monarch
A skier has died as the result of injuries suffered Wednesday at Monarch Mountain. A press release from Monarch says the female skier was just off Shagnasty ski trail when the accident happened. She was alert wearing a helmet and was alert when the ski...
Student Spotlight: Cotopaxi’s Zac Van Esselstine
The Cotopaxi boys basketball team had their season end earlier than they wanted by two weeks. But there was a lot of positives to gain, and now they are turning their attention to spring! We talked with senior Zac Van Esselstine as he gets ready for the track season...
REPLAY: ‘Sports in the Rockies’ from Salida High School
With the boys basketball team for Salida heading into the postseason, it was a great time to once again have them on the Sports in the Rockies Coaches Show! We led the show off with drama though, talking about their production of 'Clue' as well as talking Cotopaxi...
Student Spotlight: Salida’s Leif Gislason
The Salida boys basketball team made some history this year qualifying for the state tournament and the final 32 for the first time in 9 years. We caught up with junior Leif Gislason and talked with him about the way the team has grown this year and what he is looking...
Summit County Patient Being Tested For Coronavirus
A patient at St. Anthony Summit Medical Center who has traveled to Italy is being tested for coronavirus. The medical center and the Colorado Department of Health are investigating the patient’s “respiratory illness” as a “possible case of novel coronavirus.”...
Thursday, March 5, 2020 Weather
Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 55, an overnight low of 25. The San Luis Valley will warm up to 51, a low of 25. Leadville and Fairplay will see a high of 41, a low of 11. A winter weather system with the chance of rain and snow arrives...
Student Spotlight: Buena Vista’s Sage McGinnis
The Buena Vista girls basketball team is heading to the postseason for the first time in a while, and senior Sage McGinnis is one of the seniors leading the way to Delta. We talked with Sage about the season, and what the team is hoping to accomplish as the year wraps...
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[UPDATE] Missing Buena Vista Man Has Been Found
[UPDATE] David Drake has been located. [Original Story] The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating an at risk man. David Drake is 81-years of age and is suffering from Dementia. He is described as a 6'1" white male and was last...
Alison Brown’s Federal Lawsuit Against Chaffee Commissioners Moves Forward
A judge has denied Chaffee County commissioner’s request to completely dismiss a lawsuit involving a dispute over the owner’s land on Antelope Road.
Rotary Scholarships Now Available
The Salida Rotary Club is now accepting applications for their 2020 scholarships. Graduating seniors from Salida High School and Horizons Exploratory Academy who plan to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school no later than the...
REPLAY: Sports in the Rockies from Eddyline Brewpub 3-2-2020
With the opening round of the postseason right around the bend, and spring sports kicking off, this was a fantastic time to have a coaches show! We talked basketball heading to Delta, baseball getting started and what track is looking to do under year two of Coach...
Buena Vista Gearing Up For Municipal Election
Buena Vista is gearing up for their municipal election April 7th. On the ballot will be four candidates for three open trustee seats. Incumbents Norm Nyberg and Lawanna Best are running for re-election, while Devin Rowe and Amy Eckstein are running for the seat...
