Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze has announced his retirement, effective September 10 2024, following a 44 year-long career in the law enforcement sector. Sheriff Spezze has served as Chaffee County Sheriff for the past decade, first elected in 2014....
The Salida Fire Department is cautioning hikers about the presence of rattlesnakes in the area following a recent incident where crews responded to a snake bite victim and observed numerous rattlesnakes. Though rare, rattlesnake bites can be both painful and serious,...
Salida resident Jim Miller tragically lost his life in a car crash on Interstate 25 in Wyoming over the weekend. Miller and his wife, Rynn, were traveling to visit friends when the accident occurred. Rynn was taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries, while...
A Salida man, 59-year-old Patrick Horton, has died at Grand Canyon National Park. Park officials announced yesterday that Horton was on the 10th day of a non-commercial river trip along the Colorado River when members of his party discovered him deceased. The National...
SALIDA, CO – The City of Salida is excited to announce that it has received grant funding throughthe Colorado State Forest Service's newly established Colorado Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Urban& Community Forestry (UCF) grant program. This program, funded by the...
The Buena Vista Board of Education is scheduled to meet tonight at 6:30 pm. While there are no business items slated for discussion or action, several reports will be reviewed during the meeting. Attendees can expect to hear updates from: School principals The...
