CSU-Pueblo Wrestling Coach Dies in Rafting Accident
A man who died in a rafting accident over the weekend has been identified as 53-year-old Michael Roumph of Pueblo West. Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller said an autopsy yesterday determined the cause of death was “accidental due to drowning.” Fremont County...
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Weather
Expect sunny skies this afternoon and cool temperatures. The San Luis Valley continues to be under a Red Flag Fire Warning. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 65 today, an overnight low of 37. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 63, a low...
Salida artists showing off talents in downtown
The City of Salida has closed off the 2nd and 3rd street blocks of F Street for restaurants and for more ease in social distancing in downtown. This means there are some concrete blocks keeping traffic from driving down those roads. While good for the businesses, gray...
Fenn’s Fortune Found in the Rocky Mountains
Fenn's $1 million Fortune has been found somewhere in the Rocky Mountain wilderness. Famed art and antiquities collector Forrest Fenn, who hid the treasure in the Rocky Mountain wilderness a decade ago, said yesterday that the chest of goods has been found. The...
Third Variance Request Submitted to State
Chaffee County Public Health has submitted its third variance request to the state is hopes of lifting some of the restrictions on group gathering size and for the Fun Street Arcade in downtown Salida. Under the variance, public gatherings would be capped at a...
Four New Positive COVID-19 Cases in Saguache County
Saguache County continues to see a rise in COVID-19 cases. Four new positive cases were reported over the weekend bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases is Saguache County to 94.
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
It was announced over the weekend that a Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The hospital says the infection was not the result of a hospital acquired exposure. The employee tested positive after recently...
Road Construction on Main in Buena Vista
The Town of Buena Vista will be crack-sealing East and West Main Streets today and tomorrow. Expect street closures both days.
Amicas Pizza’s New Sun Shades Stolen
Many businesses in a closed 2 block area of F Street in downtown Salida moved their goods out into the street over the weekend. One of those was Amicas Pizza, building an outdoor dining area complete with sun shades. However, the shades have been stolen. The are...
Buena Vista Rec Looking for Volunteers
The Buena Vista Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help restore the BV Pumptrack. The goal is to rehabilitate the soil, improve the features, and add a few new additions. Work will take place this Friday and Saturday. To sign up, call Earl...
Red Flag Fire Warning for Monday, June 8th
A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect for today due to gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Weather conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition and growth of wildfires. Winds will be gusting to 35 mph out of the southwest. ...
Sunday, June 7, 2020
A red flag warning is in effect today, and will continue as a fire watch into Monday as high wind gusts are expected today, with gusts of up to 45 mph in the valley's. Sunny skies will dominate overhead for most of the day, with clear skies remaining overnight. Highs...
