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...
Chaffee County Clerk Reports 97% of Election Ballots Delivered Ahead of November Vote
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell reports that 97 percent of ballots for the upcoming November 4 election have been successfully delivered to voters across the county. As of Monday, 112 ballots have already been returned, reflecting early voter...
League of Women Voters to Host Salida Mayoral and City Council Forum Tonight
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a Salida Mayoral and City Council candidate forum tonight, October 13, at the Poncha Springs Town Hall from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature a unique “candidating” format, where candidates rotate among...
Thursday October 16th Weather Forecast
A cold front is bringing clear, cool and dry conditions for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 63. A low of 29. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 61, a low of 27. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 45 with a low of 21.
Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund Awards $10,000 to Support Local LGBTQ+ Programs
The Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund has awarded $10,000 in grants to three local organizations working to build belonging, visibility, and equity for LGBTQ+ people in Chaffee County and the surrounding region. Established at the Chaffee County Community Foundation,...
Salida Farmers Market Season Ends with Shedfest; Winter Market Begins November 15th
The Salida Farmers Market will wrap up its 2025 season with Shedfest on Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alpine Park. Community members are invited to celebrate the close of the market season with a full morning of festivities including apple cider...
Registration Open for 5th Annual Christmas Mountain 5-Mile and 1-Mile Run in Salida
The 5th Annual Christmas Mountain 5 Mile and 1 Mile Run is scheduled for Friday, November 28 in Salida, CO. Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown...
Chaffee County Women Who Care Donates $18,000 to The Alliance
Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) is proud to announce that The Alliance was chosen as the financial award recipient for fourth quarter 2025. On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, members of CCWWC gathered at A Church in Salida to hear funding pitches from three local...
Salida Volleyball Defeats Woodland Park In Four Sets
The Salida Spartans defeat the Lady Panthers in four sets. 25-14W, 25-22L, 25-21W, 25-20W. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware. https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/6651b2cb-79ed-49e3-9542-ce2b640bda7f Coach Spainer gave...
Sound the Alarm: Salida Firefighters Bring Fire Safety to Schools and Homes
Salida, CO — It’s Fire Prevention Month, and the Salida Fire Department is sounding the alarm on fire safety with community outreach and life-saving services. Throughout the month, Salida firefighters will be visiting local schools to teach children about fire...
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Announces Opposition to Kroger Tax Break
Mayor Libby Fay and Trustees, The Buena Vista Chamber Board of Directors opposes the Kroger Tax break. We believe it would give an unfair advantage to a large corporation over the wellbeing, and possible demise, of several small businesses that are operating in our...
Chaffee Resources Invites All Local Programs to Join Major 2025 Revamp
Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH), in collaboration with the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF), invites all local organizations, nonprofits, and businesses that support community health and well-being to participate in the upcoming revamp of Chaffee...
