On July 14th, 2024, at approximately 1:55 AM, the Salida Police Department and Chaffee Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a fight involving several individuals at Benson’s Tavern, located at 128 North F Street. As the Officers were responding, it was...
The Chaffee County Department of Human Services (DHS) is once again hosting their annual "Back to School Supply Drive." Last year, thanks to generous community donations, DHS was able to provide school supplies to 150 students in Salida and Buena Vista. This year,...
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 6pm. The agenda includes public hearings on five significant ordinances: Inclusionary Housing: An amendment to the municipal code related to inclusionary housing. Green Heart Development: Approval of a...
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal incident that occurred over the weekend during a private tubing trip down the Arkansas River, east of Portland in Fremont County. On Saturday, Arkansas River Recreation Area Rangers were notified that a man...
The Buena Vista Police Department has identified the man killed in a motorcycle/car crash that occurred last Friday on Highway 24 at Mill Street. The man has been identified as 32-year-old Carlos Guzman. Mr. Guzman was traveling southbound on Highway 24 when a pick-up...
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and the Collegiate Peaks chapter of Trout Unlimited are excited to offer an engaging stream ecology and fly-fishing program for middle school students in Buena Vista at the end of the month. Stream Explorers is a...
