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[UPDATE] As of 7 pm, CDOT reports that avalanche and snow removal operations are complete. [Original Story] The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform winter maintenance on Monarch Pass, Highway 50, between Gunnison and Salida, today, Jan. 11th. Operations...
Brianna Theresa Wancura, 33, of Salida died Dec. 17, 2023, at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1990, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Marianne Stein Wancura and David Brian Wancura, The Wancura family moved to Salida in 1992, where they raised Ms. Wancura, her sister Laura...
The first baby of 2024 in Salida is Paloma Louise Buchholz. She was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center on January 2nd, 2024, at 2:01 am. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Paloma’s parents are Brittany and Justin Buchholz of...
Wayne Richard Diesslin, age 81, long time Buena Vista resident passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2024, at the Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center in Florence, Colorado. Mr. Diesslin was born January 24, 1942, in Minnesota to Theodore and Teresa (Gangl)...
The City of Salida recently instituted an award program that recognizes outstanding staff on a quarterly basis. Nominations come from fellow employees and coworkers. The first employee of the quarter award has been presented to Mike Jones. Jones has been with the...
The Saldia Council for the Arts is holding their Creative Mixer tonight, Jan. 11th, at the SteamPlant beginning at 5 pm. The featured artist is Ben Strawn. Music will be provided by Andrea Coen and Bruce Warren. All artists and art lovers are invited and admission is...
