Get ready for some fun BV. This year the Collegiate Peaks Music Festival will cost $5 (children 12 and under are free) and will be held down at South Main. What could be better: some great music down by the river, Colorado beer and sunshine! Here is the schedule: [...]

On behalf of the Colorado Tourism Office and Governor Bill Ritter, please accept this invitation to attend an event that highlights the importance of geotourism to the Chaffee County area and statewide.
When:  Friday, June 26, 2009 at 9:30 am
Where: Buena Vista Community Park at South Main
What:    Gov. Bill Ritter talks about the importance of tourism [...]

Coming up soon: Paddlefest and BV Pro Rodeo 2009! Check out the website and videos and get ready for some fun…

Chaffee Housing Trust (CHT) is hosting a Homebuyer Open House to present its upcoming Crestone Heights development, and to recruit potential homebuyers. This event will be held on two consecutive evenings; Wednesday, May 13th and Thursday, May 14th from 6pm to 8pm at the Salida Senior Center, on the corner of Third Street and F [...]

“100% BABY ALPACA” is a presentation on a unique expedition, that a group of students were able to take to South America this winter. The Link School is an expeditionary high school located just north of Buena Vista. Comprised of thirteen students and five staff who live and work together in a close communtity. [...]

Eric B. submitted this post:
Why do we change our clocks twice a year? Do you know the history of daylight saving time (DST)? Is anything actually saved? Are accidents prevented or do they increase? Many people think that DST benefits farmers, but many farmers, myself included, dislike this biannual national stupidity. Dairy cows, for example, [...]

Whitewater enthusiasts will descend onto the historic town of Buena Vista on the Upper Arkansas River May 22-25th, 2009 (Memorial Day Weekend) for a huge kickoff party to celebrate the start of the summer whitewater boating season.
Buena Vista-based Colorado Kayak Supply is coordinating an action-packed weekend of fun and educational activities for paddlers of all [...]

Chaffee County and the applicant, Nestle Waters North America (NWNA), have agreed to postpone the scheduled public hearings for NWNA’s 1041 and Special Land Use applications in order to allow adequate time for receipt, review, and response to independent consultant and review agency comments. Chaffee County is noticing cancellation of the special Planning Commission meeting [...]

There was a significant gathering of community members who came to the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County showing of the documentary, Flow this week in Buena Vista. It was a clear indication that there is a growing number of local citizens who are wanting to be more informed about the issues surrounding the [...]

Its hard not to feel that autumn may have just come to an abrupt halt this past week as an early season storm brought freezing temperatures and accumulated snow to the streets of Buena Vista. But never fear, with highs in the low 60’s, the forecast for this weekend is looking quite optimistic. A quick [...]