Salida Schools Welcomes Interim Activities Director Jeremy Grier
Salida Schools is pleased to extend a warm Spartan welcome to Jeremy Grier, who will soon begin serving as the district’s Interim Activities Director. With a diverse background in education, athletics, military service, and student support, Grier brings broad...
ANNOUNCING THE 2026 COMMUNITY AWARDS — NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Chaffee County, CO (November 14, 2025) — The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF), and the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center, is pleased to announce the 2026 Community Awards,...
Rocky Mountain Christmas Fair Returns Nov 22nd
Buena Vista is gearing up for one of its most beloved holiday traditions, the Rocky Mountain Christmas Fair, returning Saturday, November 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Buena Vista High School White Gym. This annual event brings together artisans, local...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Investigating Poaching of Big Horn Ram in Saguache County
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched an investigation after a Rocky Mountain bighorn ram was found poached in Saguache County. CPW says the carcass was reported last Tuesday near County Road 38FF in Game Management Unit 681. Officials are now asking the public for...
Health Insurance Premiums Expected to Rise in 2026; Chaffee County Public Health Advises Residents to Prepare
Due to changes at the federal level, health insurance premiums purchased through Connect for Health Colorado are expected to increase significantly in 2026, according to Chaffee County Public Health. Officials are urging residents to be aware of the potential...
Highway 24 Shut Down for Hours After Fatal Crashes Near Florissant
A fatality accident closed Highway 24 for several hours yesterday after two separate crashes occurred just east of Florissant. According to the Colorado State Patrol, one of the incidents involved four vehicles, while the second was a single-vehicle crash. Troopers...
Tuesday November 18th Weather Forecast
Moderate to heavy mountain snow will be possible tomorrow night through Friday. Travel will be difficult over mountain passes. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 55. A low of 27. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 51, a...
Upper Ark District looks to increase DeWeese Reservoir capacity
The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board of directors advanced a project to increase the storage capacity of DeWeese Reservoir on Grape Creek in Custer County. District staff and consultants have completed a phase one feasibility study for the proposed...
Sunday, November 16th Weather Forecast
Salida & Buena Vista:Clouds will increase through the day with a high near 63° and winds up to 15 mph. Tonight brings a mix of rain and snow showers, with temperatures dropping to around 32°. San Luis Valley:Mostly cloudy skies with a high near 56°. Rain and snow...
Buena Vista Football Defeats Meeker 40-14 to Advance In Postseason
The Buena Vista Demons will be entering the semifinals 11-0 after their win over the Meeker Cowboys, 40-14. Highlights are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware...
Saturday, November 15th Weather Forecast
Salida & Buena Vista:Expect mostly sunny skies with a high around 67° and a light, calm breeze through the day. Temperatures drop to about 34° tonight. San Luis Valley:Mostly sunny with a high near 61°. Tonight’s low will fall to around 30°. Leadville &...
Buena Vista Falls to Sedgwick County in Straight Sets
The Buena Vista Demons fall to the Sedgwick County Cougars in straight sets 25-12, 25-18, 25-12 and are eliminated from the 2A State Tournament. The Demons conclude their season at 21-6 tying the 2017 team for most wins in a season. Check out highlights from today's...
