Earl Leonard Bjurstrom (USAF - Retired), born June 28, 1935 in St. Paul, MN, passed on January 5th, 2025 at the age of 89 in Salida, CO. Preceded in death by Karen - his wife of over six decades, his daughters Cindy (Cobb) and Suzanne, and his grandsons Trevor and...
Sonja was born in Cody, Wyoming as the fifth child of Thore and Helen (Shaffer) Lofgren. Though her arrival was wrought with many challenges and heartaches, she brought light and joy to all who knew her. Sonja moved to Aurora, Colorado with her family where she...
Local artists are invited to submit heart-themed art for the February show “Follow the Hearts to Salida” at the SteamPlant’s Paquette Gallery. Submission Details: Submit a JPG of your artwork and a completed application to by February 1st....
The League of Women Voters Chaffee County will host a conversation about cell phones, social media, and other issues impacting teenagers tonight. Details: When: 5 PM to 6:30 PM Where: Crest Academy, 627 Oak Street, Salida Panelists: Salida Superintendent of Schools...
The Town of Buena Vista is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees created by Gina Lucrezi’s election to the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners. Lucrezi will be sworn in today. Requirements for Trustee Applicants: Must be a...
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 7 PM at the Buena Vista Community Center. Agenda Highlights: Public Hearing: Ordinance to add a section to the Municipal Code regarding campaign finance complaints. Resolution Vote: Approval of a Master Agreement...
