Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) is inviting the public to an open house tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Office Bar on 1st Street in downtown Salida. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to meet SMT staff and board members, ask questions, and share...
The City of Salida provided an update on the Artspace affordable housing project, which is progressing toward the construction phase after receiving City Council approval for its conceptual design last summer. The $10 million project, located at 1st and D Streets,...
The Buena Vista Airport Board is inviting the public to provide feedback on proposed updates to the airport’s rules and regulations, as well as minimum standards for commercial aeronautical operations. The public forum will take place March 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m....
Nine Destination Imagination teams from Salida and Buena Vista competed in Pueblo this past weekend—and all nine teams qualified for the state competition on April 5. Competing against 52 other teams, these students showcased their talents in creative problem-solving,...
Jason Christopher Marsden, 52, died at his home on F Street in Salida, Colorado, on Feb. 23, 2025. He is survived by husband and partner of 26 years Guy Padgett; mother Denise Marsden Padgett; sister Shawn VanHaelen; nephews Hunter VanHaelen and Fletcher VanHaelen;...
A new bill in the Colorado legislature is proposing changes to the way law enforcement officers interact with drivers during traffic stops. If passed, the bill would: Prohibit officers from asking a driver, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” or similar questions....