Student Spotlight: Salida’s Hannah Rhude
After taking third at state, the Salida Spartans girls swim team was riding a high! We talked with Hannah Rhude about the teams success and what she is hoping will carry to next year in our Student Spotlight! https://youtu.be/I6PcJa7qFVE
Standout Student: Salida’s Sam Hughes
We stepped into the hallways of Salida for another standout student a few weeks ago as Sam Hughes joined us to discuss what was going on as he worked through the school year. Find out what he has been up to and what is next for him in our replay!...
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PET PATROL: Dog Lost Near Longfellow Gulch [Update]
UPDATE: Lucky has been found! [Original Story] LOST DOG: "Lucky," a 13 year old Heeler / Pit Bull mix is missing. He was last seen yesterday east of Salida, near Longfellow Gulch. Lucky is mostly white, very friendly, approximately 50 lbs, and is possibly injured. He...
Chaffee County Showdown Tonight
It’s Chaffee County Showdown time on the basketball court tonight as Salida hosts Buena Vista. The Spartans and Demons can be heard on The Peak 92.3 with pre-game beginning at 5:30 pm, girls tip-off at 6 pm, the boys at 7:30 pm.
Two Seats Open on Hospital Board
The Salida Hospital District has issued a call for nominations for two open seats on the board of directors of Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. Board members Jean Moltz and Jeff Post will complete their first term in May of this year and are up for re-election.
Central Colorado to Receive Substance Abuse Center
A Regional Assessment Center for substance use treatment is coming to Chaffee County. Solvista Health has announced that they have been awarded a $700,000 grant that will go toward construction of the center. The grant will help Solvista with their goal of $6.5...
To Firework, Or Not To Firework
The Salida City Council will meet for a work session today at 5 pm. A discussion with Salida Fire Chief Doug Bess concerning alternative July 4th public displays will take place. Chief Bess says that because of the Decker Fire and increased risk of wildfires, the...
Student Spotlight: Cotopaxi’s Drayven Bowton
The Cotopaxi knowledge bowl team is heading off to state in the next few months, and we headed down to the school to talk with Drayven Bowton from the team about the season they are having. The Pirates have been one of the top teams in the state, and with a senior...
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Moffat Girl Found Safe [UPDATE]
[Update] Cara Poland, has been located and is safe. She is currently with the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office. They would like to thank the Saguache County community for everyone who shared the post looking for her and the people who helped locate her. Original...
Standout Student: Cotopaxi’s Aubrey Ediger
The Cotopaxi Pirates were busy on the basketball court AND in the classroom this year, as they had plenty of Standout Students, including Aubrey Ediger who talked with us about how the school year is going and what she is looking forward to as the year winds down!...
Standout Student: Cotopaxi’s Ray Vinson
Plenty of great students are down the canyon in Cotopaxi as the Pirates had another chance to share what one of their kids are up to. Ray Vinson talked with us about how his year is going and what he is looking forward to as the year winds down!...
Draws for State Wrestling announced
12 local athletes will be heading to the State Wrestling tournament in a few days, beginning on Thursday night with the opening rounds. Opening draws have been released, and here is what is looks like for the local faces. Buena Vista Demons 106 - Chris Hutchings...
