Volunteers Needed for Final Touches at Billy Cordova Memorial Park in Buena Vista
The Town of Buena Vista is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and help put the final touches on the Billy Cordova Memorial Park...
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burn Ban in Chaffee County Through Monday
With fire danger on the rise, the National Weather Service has issued a warning for elevated wildfire risk through the weekend across central...
Thursday June 19th Weather Forecast
Sunny, hot and dry conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 93 with a low of 57. The San Luis Valley can expect...
F Street Between 2nd and 3rd to Remain Open to Vehicular Traffic Until July
At the June 17th Council Meeting, the Salida City Council decided to keep F Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets open to vehicular traffic until...
Chaffee County Land Use Code Glitch Bill Amendment Schedule
The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners is initiating a review of the Chaffee County Land Use Code and Zoning Map that went into effect...
Jerry Lee Binder
Jerry Lee Binder, a cherished husband, father, and respected member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon....
Sharon Kay Binder
Sharon Kay (Binns) Binder, 85, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 10, 2025. Born on September 22, 1939, in Salida, CO she...
Shirley Jo DeLeo
Shirley Jo DeLeo passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on June 12th, 2025, at the age of 70. Shirley was preceded in death...
Wednesday June 18th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are up today. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 1660 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1810 CFS And...
Federal Budget Proposal Could Force Sale of Millions of Acres of Public Land, Including in Colorado
A controversial provision in the federal budget reconciliation bill would require the federal government to sell off millions of acres of public...
Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down Highway 50 Near Monarch Pass for Hours
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office reports that a semi-tractor trailer caught fire Monday afternoon on Highway 50 near the chain station west of...
National Weather Service Investigates Possible Tornado North of Divide
A possible tornado touched down north of Divide yesterday afternoon, causing damage to trees and power lines in the area. Reports indicate that the...
