Treasurer’s Office and Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office Closed at 1:00pm 5/12/26
May 11, 2026
The Treasurer’s Office and Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office will close at 1:00pm on Tuesday May 12, 2026. Customers may use the drop-off box at the back of the building for any payments.
Volunteer Camp Hosts Needed At Glen Maury Park
May 7, 2026
Nestled on the western slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southwestern corner of Rockbridge County, Virginia, Buena Vista is an area of great natural beauty. It is bounded by the Maury River on the west, a major tributary of the James River. Partially surrounded by the Jefferson and George Washington National Forests, the […]
Public Hearing Notice: Proposed 2026–2027 Water & Sewer Rates & Municipal Budget
April 29, 2026
The City of Buena Vista will hold public hearings on the proposed 2026–2027 Water & Sewer Rates and the proposed 2026–2027 Municipal Budget on Thursday, May 7, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The public hearing for the Water & Sewer Rates will begin at 6:00 PM, with the public hearing for […]
Now Accepting Applications for City Manager
April 21, 2026
The City of Buena Vista is seeking an experienced professional to serve as City Manager, the chief administrative officer, responsible for implementing the Council’s vision and directing programs and operations of the City government. The recruitment profile below provides background information on the community, its government operations, and its aspirations. It also outlines the qualifications […]
Media Release 4/17/26
April 17, 2026
The Buena Vista Police Department is releasing the following information regarding Commonwealth v. Margaret Mary Wright. Today, April 17, 2026, Margaret Mary Wright, of Buena Vista, Virginia, pleaded guilty to the charge of Second Degree Murder in connection with the death of Caral William Agnor. The offense occurred on April 23, 2024, within the City […]
Applications for Tourism Event Sponsorship Opens April 1
April 15, 2026
Applications for Tourism Event Sponsorship Opens April 1LEXINGTON, Va. (March 30, 2026) – The Rockbridge Area Tourism Event Sponsorship Opportunity will open for requests on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Rockbridge Regional Tourism Board offers sponsorships for tourism events occurring in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County on a biannual basis. Sponsorship applicants must be […]
Media Release 3/31/26
March 31, 2026
Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Arrest On March 26, 2026, at approximately 11:10 p.m., Sergeant Moore with the Buena Vista Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling westbound on Route 60 for speeding. Radar confirmed the vehicle was traveling 50 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone. During the stop, the driver, […]
Message From Buena Vista Circuit Court
March 20, 2026
The Buena Vista Circuit Court Clerk’s Office encourages local property owners to enroll in VADeed Alert, a free notification service designed to help residents monitor activity related to their property records. VADeed Alert sends email notifications when certain documents are recorded in local land records that match a registered name or Tax Map Number. These […]
Notice from City Manager’s Office: Water Quality Inquiry
February 27, 2026
The City of Buena Vista received a media inquiry regarding a reported water quality concern and appreciates that this brought the concern to our attention. At this time, the Office of the City Manager was not previously aware of any claims alleging illness related to lead levels in the City’s municipal water system. We take […]
2/5/26 – Downtown Traffic Signal Notice
February 4, 2026
Due to an unexpected issue, traffic signals will be temporarily offline along Magnolia Ave in downtown (20th, 21st, and 22nd streets) on Thursday, 2/5. Signals are expected to be offline for most of the day. Temporary stop signs will be installed at affected intersections so traffic can operate as four-way stops. Please expect delays, use […]