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School board moves 2026 graduation after Memorial Day

Memorial Day · Buena Vista

School board moves 2026 graduation after Memorial Day

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The BV Board of Education voted to move Buena Vista High School’s graduation to May 30 for the 2025-26 school year during their June 10 meeting.Read Article

Trustees pass 'electric preferred' resolution with a tie-breaking vote

Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista

Trustees pass 'electric preferred' resolution with a tie-breaking vote

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The Buena Vista Board of Trustees passed a resolution on Tuesday, signaling to the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners that it would approve an amendment to the county building codes, creating “electric preferred” incentives for new construction. The resolution passed on a tie-breaking vote from Mayor Libby Fay.Read Article

Jeremy Garrett returns to the Lariat for Father's Day show

Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista

Jeremy Garrett returns to the Lariat for Father's Day show

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The Lariat is celebrating Father’s Day this Sunday, June 15, by bringing Jeremy Garrett to Buena Vista for a rollercoaster evening of fiddle music from the Infamous Stringdusters violinist.Read Article

Pearl Theater working to raise funds for preservation

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In their June 4 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission discussed the current state of the Pearl Theater and what steps are being taken to ensure its preservation. The HPC agreed to hold a special meeting to discuss the possible demolition…Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Friends of Browns Canyon gather in support of public lands

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Friends of Browns Canyon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, conserving and enhancing the natural and cultural resources of the Browns Canyon area, held a dark sky and stargazing event June 7 that drew dozens to the Ruby Mountain recreation area.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Chaffee County’s Nerds take 7th at Destination Imagination Globals

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The Nerds, a team of Chaffee County kids, returned from Destination Imagination Globals with a top-ten finish in May after taking first place at State in April.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Pedestrian killed in crash involving farm equipment in Buena Vista

Metro Wire Staff BUENA VISTA — A 24-year-old man was killed Wednesday evening after he was struck by agricultural machinery while working along Sherman Road in the Town The post Pedestrian killed in crash involving farm equipment in Buena Vista appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

The Crossing apartments receive $4.2 million in Prop 123 funds

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The Crossing development north of Crossman Avenue in Buena Vista will receive $4.27 million from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority in subordinated equity for the 33-unit apartment complex that will be built in the neighborhood and administered by the…Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Town of BV seeks interest for commission, advisory board openings

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Vacancies are open on the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Airport Advisory Board, the Recreation Advisory Board, the Tree Advisory Board and the Water Advisory Board.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Comp Plan process enters home stretch

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The Buena Vista Board of Trustees reviewed the draft of the 2025 town Comprehensive Plan at their meeting Tuesday, May 27, bringing the master planning document one step closer to final adoption.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article

Friday concerts at Turner Farm return for 2025

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The Buena Vista Heritage Museum’s Turner Farm begins its summer season of weekly live music this month.Buena Vista, Colorado · Buena Vista Read Article