Articles by Dan R

“What’s Up Salida”, the free coffee networking event, takes place tomorrow morning from 8:30am to 9:30am at the Salida Community Center. “What’s Up Salida” is a chance for local business leaders, elected officials and the…


Thursday is the Deadline to Apply for Valley Visions

Applications are due tomorrow for the Valley Visions Art Showcase.  Valley Visions is an annual art exhibition hosted by the Salida Council for the Arts.  Celebrated as a showcase for the Arkansas River Valley’s top…


Demolition Begins at Penrose Funeral Home

Yesterday was a step towards closure for people who trusted a funeral home in Penrose with their loved ones.  Demolition of the Return to Nature Funeral Home started yesterday after months of delays. A ceremony…



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Fire Danger is High

A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for the San Luis Valley and Fremont County, as well as the I-25 corridor from Colorado Springs to the New Mexico border.  Due to high winds and…


Longfellow Art Show Tonight

Longfellow Elementary School in Salida invites you to their spring art show tonight at the school from 4pm to 6pm.  This year’s show will feature over 1,000 pieces of student artworks, fun art activities, a…


Wednesday, April 17th Weather

Critical fire weather conditions are becoming increasingly likely due to strong winds and low humidity.  Winds will be gusting to 40 mph.  Rain and snow chances return for the end of the week.  Salida and…


Carol Ann (Bondurant) Kerrigan

November 16, 1955 ~ April 4, 2024  Carol Ann (Bondurant) Kerrigan died on April 4, 2024, in her home in Howard. Mrs. Kerrigan was born in Salida, CO to William and Aileen Bondurant and graduated from Salida…


Tuesday, April 16th Weather

Light snow continues across the mountains through the day today before coming to an end tonight. Winds will be gusting to 40 mph.     Rain and snow chances return for the second half of the…


Monday, April 15th Weather

A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for today due to low humidity and windy conditions.  Winds will be gusting to 35 mph.  Avoid activities that could start a wildfire. Salida and Buena Vista…


Sunday, April 14th Weather

Mostly sunny skies and above normal temperatures can be expected today. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for the San Luis Valley and Fremont County due to low humidity and windy conditions.  Avoid…



Saturday, April 13th Weather

Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures can be expected for the weekend. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for the San Luis Valley again today due to low humidity and windy conditions.   …