Showers and thunderstorms are expected again today and every day through Sunday. The greatest hazards from any thunderstorms will be small hail, gusty outflow winds, heavy rainfall and lightning. Salida and Buena Vista will see...
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HRRMC Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Annie Little Memorial Scholarship
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation is now accepting applications for the Annie Little Memorial Scholarship. This $2,500 scholarship is open to graduates of Buena Vista High School who are continuing their education in the healthcare...
Salida City Council and Planning Commission to Review Annexations and Subdivisions in Joint Work Session
The Salida City Council and Planning Commission will convene for a joint work session this evening (Monday, May 27) at 6:00 p.m. to discuss key land use and zoning proposals. The session will take place at the Touber Building, located at 448 E First Street. 🗂️ Items...
CDOT Launches Major Resurfacing and Safety Projects Across Colorado Mountain Highways
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is gearing up for multiple highway construction projects across the state's mountain regions, including several in Central Colorado. 🔧 On Colorado 82 over Independence Pass, three key projects will target road...
Oak Street Improvement Project Resumes in Salida with Road Closures and Bike Lane Installation
The City of Salida, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), has resumed work on the Oak Street Improvement Project beginning today, with construction focused between Park Avenue and Walnut Street. 🚧 The ongoing improvements are aimed at...
Wildfire Near Cutty’s Resort in Coaldale Prompts Evacuations and Road Closure in Fremont County
Campers at Cutty’s Resort in Coaldale were forced to evacuate quickly over the weekend as a wildfire broke out nearby. The fire was reported shortly before noon on Saturday, prompting an emergency response and temporary closure of Fremont County Road 6 at Highway 50....
