SALIDA, Colo.— Wyatt Rhys McNease was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on January 25, 2026 at 8:37 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces andmeasured 19.5 inches long.Wyatt’s parents are Tyler and Michelle McNease of...
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its Community Coffee tomorrow from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. The Community Coffee is free and open to the public, offering an opportunity for residents, business owners, and community members to...
The Salida Community Center will host its monthly food distribution tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. The distribution will be a drive-through event, and participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while food is brought to them. No paperwork is required. Attendees...
Middle school students in the Upper Arkansas Valley are invited to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan academic competition focused on civic knowledge and engagement. The local competition is organized by the League of Women Voters in partnership with the...
Central Colorado Humanists are now accepting applications for their 2026 Education Scholarships. This year, the organization is partnering with the Chaffee County Community Foundation, using the foundation’s scholarship platform to streamline and simplify the...
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will begin offering free income tax return preparation services on February 7. Assistance will be available to eligible taxpayers in both Salida and Buena Vista, though appointments are required. Residents seeking...
