The Salida High School Track and Field remains closed for resurfacing through June 30. During the construction period, both the track and turf field are closed to all athletic practices and community use while crews complete improvements to the facility. School...
An autopsy report from the El Paso County Coroner's Office has concluded that 27-year-old Kaden Sites died by suicide after going missing during a turkey hunting trip in April. Sites, of Salida, was reported missing after he failed to return from a hunting trip....
The Ark Valley Humane Society will hold its annual Microchip and Pet ID Tag Clinic next week, Monday through Sunday, at the Ark Valley Humane Society Shelter, located at 701 Gregg Drive. Free services available during the clinic include: Microchip implantation for...
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Chaffee County Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee. The county is seeking to fill three positions on the committee, including one regular...
After seven years of service on the Buena Vista School Board, Brett Mitchell announced his resignation Monday evening. In his resignation statement, Mitchell said he believes schools should remain free from politics and expressed concern that the school board was...
Andy Rohrich has moved Chaffee County into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions due to elevated wildfire danger. The restrictions also apply within the municipalities of Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, and Salida. Under Stage 2 Restrictions: No open fires may be built, maintained,...
