News & Updates

The Salida Elks Lodge will hold its annual Hoop Shoot free-throw contest this Sunday, December 7, at the Salida High School gym. The competition is open to all boys and girls ages 8–13 as of April 1, 2026, and participation is free....

The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Community Coffee tomorrow from 8 to 9 a.m. at the BV Community Center. This informal gathering brings together residents, elected officials, and local business leaders to discuss current...

The Salida Community Center will host its monthly food distribution tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. This month’s event will follow a drive-through format—participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while volunteers deliver food directly to them. No...

The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center will hold its Artist Reception tonight from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hospital Atrium on the main campus. The event will showcase the work of Laura Barton, Patricia Aguilar, Emilia Van Nest Markovich, and...

The City of Salida is inviting residents to a second community meeting to review updated designs for a proposed affordable housing development and public park. The session will also include a summary of community feedback gathered during the first meeting. City staff...

The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m., with several key items on the agenda. Council members will review a new liquor license application for The Office Bar, located on 1st Street. They will also consider a request from Little...

Authorities have released the identity of the man killed in a shooting Friday night in Rockvale. According to Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller, the victim has been identified as 31-year-old Nicholas Baxter. Deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office were...

With winter weather impacting mountain highways, the Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding commercial motor vehicle drivers that the state’s annual chain season is officially underway. Under Colorado’s “Must Carry Law,” all commercial motor vehicle...

Opening Day has arrived for local skiers and riders, Monarch Mountain will officially kick off its season tomorrow, with first chair at 9 a.m. Resort officials note that early-season conditions remain, meaning guests should expect limited terrain and...

The Buena Vista School Board will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m., with several ceremonial items planned before official business begins. Newly elected board members Laura Hansen, Jeremiah Johnson, and Casey Martin will be sworn into office. The...