Family and Youth Initiatives is launching a free “Nurturing Fathers” class series beginning this Monday at the Poncha Springs Town Hall. The weekly classes will be held every Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will run through June 22. The program is designed...
The Chaffee County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Salida Community Center, High Country Bank, and the City of Salida, has launched a fundraising campaign to help ensure fireworks return for two of the community’s most anticipated events. Organizers are...
Construction is officially underway on the South Ark Neighborhood infrastructure project, marking what City of Salida officials call a major step toward expanding workforce housing and essential infrastructure in the community. As work begins, access to nearby open...
The Salida City Council has approved the issuance of an order to show cause for Arlie Dale’s Jug Liquor, located at 220 North F Street, following multiple complaints about the business. Council members took action after reports regarding the conduct of owner Chad...
A small wildfire near Clear Creek Reservoir is now 75% contained after crews responded quickly to reports of smoke earlier this week. The Chaffee County Fire Protection District was dispatched to the scene Monday, where firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which...
Emergency crews in Custer County continue working to contain a wildfire burning off County Road 185 near Verdemont, northwest of Westcliffe. As of 11 p.m. last night, the fire had grown to approximately 80 acres and was reported to be 80% contained. The incident has...
