Student Spotlight: Cotopaxi’s Claire Carlson
The Cotopaxi Pirates are heading to ECA in Colorado Springs this weekend for a tournament which should really push the girls for the first time this season. As they get ready for the test, we stopped by to chat with senior Claire Carlson about the goals and work the...
REPLAY: Gunnison outruns BV in third quarter to defeat Demons
The Buena Vista Demons defense was in fine form in the first half of play against the Gunnison Cowboys, holding their high flying offense to just nine first half points. Unfortunately, the offense would return in the second half, as the Cowboys outscored the Demons...
Winter Art “Pop-up Shop” This Weekend
The Salida SteamPlant is hosting a Winter Art Pop-up Shop on Saturday and Sunday form 10 am to 4 pm. The Art Pop-up Shop will feature works from more than 25 local artists with jewelry, sculpture, wall art and cards. No items exceed $200.
Collegiate Peaks Chorale Performs This Weekend
The Collegiate Peaks Chorale presents their Christmas concert “Peace on Earth” tonight at Mountain Heights Baptist Church tonight at 7 pm and tomorrow at 3 pm.
Monarch Mountain Ski Report for Friday, December 13, 2019
Monarch is working with a 42” base today. Monarch has received 6 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours, 24 inches in the last 7 days for a season total of 118 inches. All 7 lifts are turning, 60 trails are open including Mirkwood Basin….the earliest opening ever for...
City of Salida Wants You!
The City of Salida is seeking residents to volunteer their time, energy, and enthusiasm to serve on several boards and commissions. Openings are currently available on the Airport and Recreation Advisory Boards, Historic Preservation, Planning and Public Art...
Standout Student: Buena Vista’s Ben Deffenbaugh
On Tuesday, our standout student from Buena Vista was focused on Ben Deffenbaugh. We chatted for a bit about the classes he has really been enjoying and what else he has been doing to keep himself busy during the year! https://youtu.be/pn5U6inzWYM
Standout Student: Salida’s Stevie Brown
We had another chance to chat with a student who is thriving at Salida High School. We swung by and talked with Stevie Brown about the year she is having, and what she has been up to this semester. Check out what she had to say in the replay!...
Standout Student: Salida’s Nico Granzella
The Salida boys basketball team is off to a 1-1 start after a win over Del Norte and a tough road loss to Pagosa. This week, they are heading up to Buena Vista for the annual tournament, but before then, we talked with senior Nico Granzella about his thoughts on the...
Standout Student: Buena Vista’s Terry Hirsch
Last week, we made the trip up to Buena Vista and grabbed a few standout students, including junior Terry Hirsch. We asked him how the junior year has been progressing, as well as what he is enjoying the most, and advice he would give to younger kids behind him. If...
REPLAY: Sports in the Rockies from Salida High School
Another edition of the Salida Spartans and Cotopaxi Pirates on the Sports in the Rockies Coaches Show has wrapped up! Girls basketball, girls swimming, Cotopaxi boys basketball and a surprise appearance by the Salida music program all were features on last nights...
Standout Student: Salida’s Arlo Follet
This basketball season we have already had some fantastic kids come across to interview for our standout students. Arlo Follet is one of our more recent ones from Salida, as we stopped by and talked with him about how the year is going, and the lessons he is learning...












