Salida Girls Basketball Advances to Round of 16 After 53-22 Victory Over Conifer
The Salida Lady Spartans tie the 1977-78 girls basketball team with 20 wins in a season with their demanding victory over the Conifer Lobos 53-22. Braeden Johnson also broke the single season steals record and the single season scoring record in this victory. The Lady...
Chaffee County League of Women Voters Hosts Panel on Immigration Challenges
The Chaffee County League of Women Voters will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, at the Methodist Church, located at 228 4th Street in Salida. From noon to 1:00 p.m., the meeting will feature a panel discussion on the challenges faced by immigrants in...
Salida Rotary Club Hosts Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser
The Salida Rotary Club is kicking off its annual Fish Fry fundraiser tonight at the Salida Community Center, located at 3rd and F Street in downtown Salida. From 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., guests can enjoy a delicious fish dinner with all the fixings, available for...
First Friday in Salida: Luau Night at Local Art Galleries
Tonight marks another First Friday in downtown Salida, and this month’s theme is Luau Night! Art galleries will stay open late, offering visitors the chance to meet local artists, watch live demonstrations, and enjoy special receptions. Many galleries will also...
BV Schools Proud Trivia Night Fundraiser Features Nate Solder
A BV Schools Proud Trivia Night Fundraiser will take place next Friday at McGinnis Gym, offering a fun-filled night of dinner, drinks, and trivia—plus a special appearance by former NFL player Nate Solder. All proceeds from the event will benefit the BV track program...
Salida High School Drama Presents “Miss Holmes” This Weekend
The Salida High School drama team presents their spring play, “Miss Holmes,” this weekend at the Salida High School auditorium. Showtimes: Friday, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. (matinee) & 7:00 p.m. Tickets are just $5.
HRRMC Foundation Seeks Sponsors for 2024 Cancer Walk
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation has announced the return of its annual Cancer Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, at the HRRMC main campus. This event unites community members, including cancer survivors, affected families,...
Custer County Settles Excessive Force Lawsuit for $700,000
A lawsuit against former Custer County Deputy Michael Kear has been settled for $700,000 following allegations of excessive force. Kear was accused of tasing and allegedly punching a handcuffed 16-year-old in January 2022. While the settlement total is significant,...
Gary Douglas Vollertsen – March 22, 1943 ~ March 2, 2025
Gary Douglas Vollertsen, age 81, of Villa Grove, passed away on March 2, 2025, at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, CO. Gary was born March 22, 1943, in Rochester, New York, to Earl and Catherine (Shepard) Vollertsen. Gary and his family moved to Villa Grove in...
Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Joins Chaffee County Community Foundation to Expand Local Impact
Chaffee County, CO (March 7, 2025) – Monarch Mountain is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF), enhancing its support for the local community through the Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Donor-Advised Fund....
Colorado Fishing Licenses Now on Sale
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced that fishing licenses for the new season are now on sale. Anyone 16 and older must have a valid license to fish, with the exception of anglers age 15 and younger. Licenses are valid through March 31, 2026, and pricing varies...
Final Weekend for Cripple Creek Ice Castles
If you haven’t yet visited the Ice Castles in Cripple Creek, this weekend is your last chance! The attraction will close for the season on March 8th. Since opening, thousands of visitors have marveled at the towering ice formations, which are created from hand-placed...
