Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures and breezy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be out of the southwest at 20 to 25 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 69. A...
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Salida Community Raises $30,000 to Combat Food Insecurity in Record Time
Salida, CO – In an inspiring show of generosity, the City of Salida’s pledge to match donations to the Chaffee County Community Foundation’s (CCCF) Emergency Response Fund (ERF) has more than doubled the impact of local giving. The City committed to match every dollar...
Oak Street Improvements Complete: Safer, Smoother Travel for All in Salida
Salida, CO – The City of Salida, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), is pleased to announce the completion of a series of multi-modal improvements along Oak Street (CO 291). The roadway officially reopened to traffic on Thursday,...
Fate of Shoshone water right carries broad implications
During his report at the October board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, Richard Brown provided an update on the status of a key water right on the Colorado River. The 1906 water right, quite senior for the West Slope, is tied to the Shoshone...
Cottonwood Pass Closed For Winter Season; Independence Pass Remains Open
Cottonwood Pass is officially closed as of today. County officials note that no winter maintenance will occur beyond the gate on County Road 306 until further notice. Meanwhile, Independence Pass (Highway 82) between Twin Lakes and Aspen remains open. The Colorado...
Chaffee Housing Authority Seeks New Board Members
The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking four new members to join its board of directors, with openings representing Salida, Buena Vista, Chaffee County, and one at-large seat. Board members play a key role in shaping local housing policies and guiding the...
