Salida Daily Digest Thursday, September 24, 2026
Ty's Take
Buena Vista's got four names on the trustee ballot and Salida's got a mayoral race heating up, which means the valley is doing what it does best right now: paying attention to who's going to steer things while the rest of us are still figuring out what "things" even are anymore. Growth moves fast around here, and election season is when a town gets honest about whether it's ready for what's coming. Down the mountain, Salida High's cross country team took first in Gunnison and folks are rallying for homecoming, which is the kind of steady rhythm that keeps a place grounded while everything else gets loud. Good week to know who's running for something and who's running for a cause.
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Ark Valley Voice
Meet the BV Trustee Candidate: Jason Eaves
Jason Eaves is one of several candidates running for Buena Vista trustee in the 2026 municipal election this November. Ark Valley Voice invited trustee and mayoral candidates to answer six questions to help voters get to know them before they cast ballots for three trustee seats and a new mayor.
Meet the BV Trustee Candidate: Jared Lane
Jared Lane is running for Buena Vista trustee in the 2026 municipal election this November. As part of the candidate introduction process, Ark Valley Voice solicited responses from trustee and mayoral hopefuls to help voters learn about their positions.
Meet the BV Trustee Candidate: Feather Bokker
Feather Bokker is competing for a Buena Vista trustee position in the 2026 municipal election set for November. Ark Valley Voice reached out to all trustee and mayoral candidates with interview questions to introduce them to the community before voting takes place.
Meet the Candidate for BV Trustee: Stacie Tolleson
Stacie Tolleson is seeking a seat on the Buena Vista town board in the 2026 municipal election this November. Ark Valley Voice invited trustee and mayoral candidates to respond to questions that would help voters become familiar with each candidate's views.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted for Chaffee County
Fire restrictions were lifted in unincorporated Chaffee County as of noon on Monday, September 21, allowing residents to resume open burning and campfires. County officials remind residents to continue exercising caution to protect the area from wildfire danger.
14er Fest Returns to Downtown BV This Weekend
14er Fest is returning to downtown Buena Vista from September 25 to 27 with a multi-sport celebration featuring off-roading, mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, rock climbing, and trail running. The festival will offer trail events, clinics, camping, live music, local beverages, and vendor booths.
Town of BV to Host E-Waste Recycling Event September 26
Buena Vista will host an e-waste recycling event on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BV Public Works facility (755 Gregg Drive) for residents to drop off old computers, phones, printers, and other electronics. The event is open to the community.
Carlin Walsh to Host Meet and Greet Events During Mayoral Bid
Mayoral candidate Carlin Walsh is holding two casual meet-and-greet events in Buena Vista on September 23 and October 14 to connect with community members. Walsh says the events will give residents a chance to discuss their concerns and ideas about the town's future.
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The Mountain Mail
Meals on Wheels in Salida and Buena Vista will continue deliveries on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, though staffing challenges mean clients will receive meals they must heat in a microwave rather than having them arrive hot and ready to eat. Congregate meals at Central Colorado Area Agency on...
SHS boys’ and girls’ cross country take first in Gunnison
Both the Salida High School boys' and girls' cross country teams won first place at the 17th annual Mountaineer Cowboy Cross-Country Meet on September 19 in Gunnison. Junior Joaquin Wilcox led the boys' team to victory as the individual champion with a time of 16:43.
County commissioners call for greater cooperation with State Land Board
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Salida High School homecoming festivities show school pride
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Faricy Automotive Car Show raises $4,069 for Search and Rescue South
The Faricy Boys' Automotive Car Show held on September 12 raised $4,069 for Search and Rescue South. The event brought together car enthusiasts to support the local rescue organization.
Fiber Festival has new and returning vendors, diverse art forms
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