Jose B. Archuleta – March 3, 1931 ~ March 5, 2025
Jose B. Archuleta was born on March 3rd, 1931. He was born in El Rito, New Mexico. On March 5, 2025, our Lord took him home. He was married to Gloria Maesta and they moved to Salida, Colorado. They had 71 years of time together. He retired from the Rio Grande...
Buena Vista Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly community coffee tomorrow. Details: Time: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Location: BV Community Center Who’s invited? Business leaders, elected officials, nonprofits, and residents. Free and open to all!
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office – Press Release
On 03-26-25 at about 7:30PM law enforcement officers in the Salida area were dispatched to the 800 block of I Street in Salida, CO for a report of a domestic assault that was in progress. The reporting party warned that the suspect threatened he would kill officers if...
Salida Community Center Food Distribution Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution tomorrow at 10 a.m. Drive-through format—stay in your car, and food will be brought to you. No paperwork required, only name, address, and household size. Location: 3rd & F Street, Downtown...
HRRMC Cancer Walk Bake Sale and Registration
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation will host a Cancer Walk Bake Sale tomorrow. Details: Location: HRRMC Café (main campus) Proceeds benefit local oncology patients. Cancer Walk registration opens in-person at the bake sale and online at...
Poncha Springs Seeks Public Input on Parks and Recreation Plan
The Town of Poncha Springs is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan and seeks community input. Details: Date: Thursday, April 10 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Open House in Poncha Springs With 40+ acres of new park and open space land, the town is...
Colorado Reports First Measles Case Since 2023
The Colorado Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measles in Pueblo. The unvaccinated adult had recently traveled to Mexico, where a measles outbreak is ongoing. Measles is highly contagious, but preventable with a vaccine.
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office – Press Release
On Sunday, 03-30-25, at approximately 5:00PM the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a teletype assistance request from the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office. The request, aired to all local Chaffee County law enforcement, asked that we look...
Monica McCarthy’s “Living in Salida” Podcast Returns for Season 2!
Get ready, Salida! The popular podcast Living in Salida is back for its second season, bringing you even more authentic stories from the heart of the Arkansas Valley. Hosted by local Realtor Monica McCarthy with HomeSmart Preferred Realty, this podcast dives deep into...
Colorado Senate Passes Controversial Gun Bill
The Colorado Senate passed a contentious gun bill on Friday, which now heads to Governor Jared Polis. Key details: The bill does not affect existing guns owned by Coloradans. It adds restrictions on new purchases of certain gas-powered semi-automatic firearms that...
Envision Chaffee County’s Recreation Taskforce Meeting Tomorrow
Envision Chaffee County invites the public to attend the Chaffee Recreation Taskforce meeting tomorrow. Details: Date: Tomorrow Time: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Format: Online meeting To attend: Email for access Topics include: Federal staffing...
Senator Michael Bennet’s Staff to Visit Chaffee County Tomorrow
Senator Michael Bennet’s staff will be in Chaffee County tomorrow to assist residents with federal agency issues, including: Veterans Affairs (VA) Social Security Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Details: Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Chaffee County Public Safety...
