Get Ready for the Salida Halloween Zombie Dance — Practices Underway Now
Dancers and Halloween fans are invited to take part in the annual Salida Halloween Zombie Dance, a beloved local tradition that brings spooky fun to downtown each year. Practice sessions are being held at the Alpine Park basketball courts tonight, Wednesday, and again...
Chaffee County Women Who Care to Hold Quarterly Meeting Tuesday in Salida
The Chaffee County Women Who Care will hold their quarterly meeting tomorrow, October 14, at A Church, located at 419 D Street in Salida. The evening begins with a networking and social hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by the program at 5:30 p.m. During the meeting,...
AARP Smart Driver Course Coming to Salida October 31 to Help Seniors Boost Safety and Save on Insurance
The AARP Smart Driver course is coming to Salida later this month, offering older adults an opportunity to refresh their driving skills, learn about new vehicle safety technologies, and potentially lower their auto insurance premiums. The one-day class will take place...
Fugitive Paul Sandoval Captured on Blanca Peak After Five-Day Manhunt
A five-day manhunt for Paul Sandoval, a fugitive wanted since 2021, ended Sunday morning when U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement arrested Sandoval on Blanca Peak in southern Colorado. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Sandoval had been on the run for more...
Tropical Storm Priscilla Floods Southwestern Colorado; Hundreds of Homes Damaged, Evacuations Ongoing
Tropical Storm Priscilla continues to bring heavy rain and widespread flooding to southwestern Colorado, forcing evacuations and causing significant property damage in La Plata and Archuleta counties. Officials say more than 100 homes have sustained water damage, with...
Monday October 13th Weather Forecast
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely today.Flash flooding will once again be possible across the San Juans. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 51. A low of 39. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 51, a low of 41. Leadville and Fairplay look for...
Sunday, October 12th Weather Forecast
Over the next few days, expect showers along the mountain ranges, with light snow possible on the higher peaks. A few occasional light showers could drift across the valleys and plains, but most areas will stay on the drier side. Salida & Buena Vista: Today...
Buena Vista Defeats Steamboat Springs 54-15
The Demons cap off homecoming week with and impressive victory over 3A #9 Steamboat Springs 54-15. The Demons had fireworks from beginning to end to continue their winning streak and improve to 6-0 on the season. Check out highlights from this afternoon's game here...
Salida Football Falls To Cortez 23-13
The Salida Spartans fall to 0-6 on the season after their loss to the Cortez Panthers 23-13. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/dbb09ef3-2cf2-4196-a9a9-4e08edab84ae
Chaffee County Deputy Arrests Alamosa Man for Alleged Trailer Theft on Poncha Pass
On October 8th, 2025, at about 5:30 PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ryland Geske was performing routine patrol duties on Poncha Pass (Highway 285 south of Poncha Springs, CO) when he observed a white SUV stopped on the northbound shoulder next to a gray...
Chaffee & Lake County 4-H Celebrates Youth, Volunteers, and Community at 2025Achievement Banquet
The Chaffee County 4-H community gathered on September 28, 2025 for the 2025 4-H Achievement Celebration, an afternoon of recognition, awards, and celebration of the year’s accomplishments. More than 115 youth and volunteers, along with families, community leaders,...
HRRMC welcomes physician assistant Kory Lowe to the Neurology clinic
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) happily welcomed physician assistant Kory Lowe, PA-C to HRRMC’s medical staff earlier this month. Mr. Lowe will be seeing patients in the HRRMC Neurology Clinic, located in the Antero Pavilion at 910 Rush Drive in...
