News & Updates

Colorado drivers can expect to see an increased police presence on the roads this Thanksgiving weekend as the Colorado State Patrol partners with local law enforcement agencies for the annual Heat Is On DUI enforcement period. Throughout the holiday,...

Salida, CO — The City of Salida invites residents to a second community meeting to review the latest design updates for the proposed affordable housing project and public park and to hear a summary of the feedback gathered during the first meeting. City staff and...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging residents to swap shopping carts for hiking boots this Black Friday with its annual “Fresh Air Friday” event. On the day after Thanksgiving, entry to all 42 Colorado State Parks will be FREE, giving visitors a chance to enjoy...

Salida’s annual Parade of Lights is set to brighten downtown this Friday, rolling down F Street at 6 p.m. This year’s theme, “Who Let the Elves Out,” will guide the holiday floats and festivities. Grand marshal Karin Naccarato will lead the parade, which also includes...

The Salida Community Center will once again open its doors for a free Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual meal will be served at the center, located at 3rd and F Street in downtown Salida. Guests can enjoy a traditional holiday spread...

’Tis the season for Christmas tree harvesting and federal land agencies are opening the gates for holiday tradition seekers. The Bureau of Land Management is now selling permits that allow the public to cut Christmas trees in designated areas on BLM-managed...

As holiday celebrations ramp up, Colorado law enforcement is urging drivers to plan ahead and make a sober ride part of their Thanksgiving plans. The Colorado State Patrol, along with local police agencies statewide, has kicked off its Heat Is...

A significant law enforcement presence in Buena Vista’s Farm subdivision on Tuesday drew concern from residents, but officials have since clarified the situation in a statement shared on the Buena Vista Police Department’s Facebook page. According to the department,...

Salida, CO — The City of Salida has been awarded $50,000 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) in recognition of the City’s early adoption of new state-required housing code language within its recently approved Land Use Code. This updated code...

Voting is officially underway for the 2025 Chaffee County Community Awards, presented by the Chaffee County Community Foundation, the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center, and the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. These prestigious awards...