Tuesday October 21st Weather Forecast
Mostly sunny and mild conditions can be expected today.A storm system will bring rain and snow back to the area Thursday into Friday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 71. A low of 33. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 65, a low of 31. Leadville and...
Fauna-Focused Painting Exhibit by Salida Artist Katie Maher now on Display at HRRMC
A collection of original animal-centered oil paintings from Salida artist Katie Maher are on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) now through December 31 of this year. Maher graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Art and minors in Business...
Phyllis Rae Berkenkotter April 13, 1931 ~ October 10, 2025
Phyllis Rae Berkenkotter, age 94, a beloved longtime resident of Howard, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at her home. Born April 13, 1931, in Indiana to Clarence and Reba (Fulk) Hamand, Phyllis brought warmth and dedication to her community and...
Norma June Gardunio June 11, 1937 ~ October 17, 2025
Norma June Gardunio, born June 10,1937, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025 in Pueblo, Colorado after a battle with cancer. June was a longtime Salida resident, lived a full life as a good neighbor and dedicated home health professional. She was an avid...
Amazon to Host Community Meeting on Proposed Buena Vista Delivery Facility
Amazon is hosting a community information meeting tomorrow night from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center to share plans for a new delivery facility in Buena Vista. Company representatives will provide information and answer questions about the potential...
Countywide Call to Action: Strengthening Chaffee County’s Food Access Network
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is issuing an urgent countywide call to action to support local food pantries and meal providers as food insecurity rises and key federal benefits face potential disruption. New SNAP requirements taking effect November 1,...
Chaffee County Ballot Return Update
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell reports that as of yesterday, a total of 814 ballots have been returned for the upcoming election. If you haven’t received your ballot by today, you’re encouraged to call the Clerk’s Office to request a...
Monday October 20th Weather Forecast
Strong westerly winds gusting to 45 mph can be expected today. Higher elevations could see gusts of 75 mph. Due to the winds, fire danger is high. Red Flag Fire Warnings have been issued for many parts of the state.A storm system is expected to bring rain and snow to...
#1 Buena Vista Defeats #11 Rye 48-7
The Demons continue to prove why they are ranked #1 in 1A Football with another impressive victory over the Rye Thunderbolts 48-7. The Demons scored on offense, defense and special teams tonight to improve to 7-0 on the year. Check out highlights from tonight's game...
Poncha Springs Man Arrested Following Burglary and Standoff
On October 12th, 2025, at about 6:00PM the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a multi residential structure in Poncha Springs, CO (Chaffee County) for a report of a cold theft/ burglary. Upon arrival it was learned that one tenant was alleging that...
GARNA Annual Photo contest
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is hosting its 11th annual photo contest for nature photos taken in the Upper Arkansas River Valley, as an opportunity for local photographers to share their creative work and support GARNA. Photos must be...
Salida Football Defeats Bayfield 10-9
The Spartans get their first victory of the season over the Bayfield Wolverines 10-9. The Spartans fought hard and used their impeccable defense to help seal the victory with a strong showing from the run offense. The Spartans improve to 1-6 on the year. Check out...
