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Buena Vista, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Buena Vista! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Alpine Orchestra brings a free Sunday concert to Buena Vista
  • Why new education funding may not quickly reach Buena Vista schools
  • Buena Vista schools fund a switch to well-water irrigation

Also on today's calendar: Story Time and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 31.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Alpine Orchestra presents works by Bach, Smetana, Dvořák for free fall concert series (themountainmail.com) — The Alpine Orchestra brings a free afternoon of classical music to Buena Vista High School's auditorium at 3 p.m. Nov. 15. More than 40 volunteer musicians will perform a program including Bach, Dvořák and Smetana, wrapping up a three-town concert series. Donations are welcome.
   

2. School district superintendent forecasts effects of ballot measures (chaffeecountytimes.com) — Buena Vista schools should not count on quick budget relief from two newly approved state funding measures, Superintendent Lisa Yates told the school board. How much money will reach the district, and when, remains unclear. Schools also await guidance on new athletic eligibility rules scheduled to take effect Jan. 1.
   

3. BV School Board Approves Funding for Well Project, Augmentation Certificates (arkvalleyvoice.com) — Buena Vista schools are moving toward irrigating their grounds with well water instead of treated town water. The school board approved up to $60,000 for construction and connection, plus up to $400,000 in bond revenues for water augmentation certificates. District leaders hope to begin using the well May 1, pending approvals.
   

4. Cedaredge vs. Buena Vista: Colorado High School Girls Basketball, Dec. 1, 2026 (chsaanow.com) — Buena Vista will host Cedaredge in girls basketball at 4 p.m. Dec. 1. The matchup pairs teams listed at No. 10 and No. 16 in Class 3A, respectively, with both showing 0-0 records in the posted standings.
   

5. BV School Board Determines No Conflict, Hires Mallory Brooks for Event Planning (arkvalleyvoice.com) — Buena Vista's school board found no conflict of interest in a proposed $1,800 agreement for board member Mallory Brooks to organize the next school fundraiser. The other directors voted unanimously, with Brooks abstaining. Brooks, who coordinated the previous two fundraisers, said her tracked hours last year worked out to minimum wage.
   

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  • Munters posted a job opening for Piping Production Machine Operator in Buena Vista. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Salida. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buena Vista here.

Ok Buena Vista! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Buena Vista

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Buena Vista

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.