Aspen Insurance Named Chamber’s May Business of the Month
Aspen Insurance has been named the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce May Business of the Month. Owner Sherry Turner and her team offer personalized insurance services from their office at 1548 G Street, Unit 1 in Salida. Visit them online at...
Chicago-Born Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV
In a historic decision, the Catholic Church has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born pope in history. The announcement was made May 8 following the conclusion of the papal conclave at the Vatican. Prevost, originally from...
Matching Funds Campaign Launched for Chaffee County Assisted Living Project
Places to Age has launched a matching funds campaign to support preconstruction and infrastructure planning for a new Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Chaffee County. Donations made by July 27 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $35,000 Funds will go...
Town Hall with Chaffee County Commissioners Tonight in Buena Vista
The League of Women Voters Chaffee County is hosting a Town Hall meeting with all three county commissioners tonight, Thursday, May 2, at the Buena Vista Community Center from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Commissioners PT Wood, Gina Lucrezi, and Dave Armstrong will be on hand to...
Incumbents Re-Elected to Salida Hospital Board of Directors
Voters have re-elected all three incumbents in the Salida Hospital Board of Directors election held Tuesday. Unofficial results are as follows: Dr. Lydia Segal – 461 votes Dean Edwards – 307 votes Bill Alderton – 301 votes Challengers received the following vote...
New Arrival: Callum Robert Webber
SALIDA, Colo.— Callum Robert Webber was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on April 30, 2025 at 10:14 a.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19.25 inches long. Callum’s parents are Corbin and Kelley Webber...
Elizabeth Jean Holman – March 19, 1929 ~ April 29, 2025
Elizabeth Jean Holman, age 96 of Salida, passed on April 29, 2025 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida. Mrs. Holman was born March 19, 1929 in Saguache, CO to Ernest C. and Madeline (Woodson) Kimberlin. Mrs. Holman moved to Salida in 1944. She married Edward...
Wildfire Awareness Month encourages Coloradans to Live Wildfire Ready
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Wildfire is a part of nature in Colorado, but drought, high winds and warmer temperatures are increasing wildfire risk, while at the same time, more people are moving into wildfire-prone areas. Just under half of all Coloradans...
Buena Vista Baseball defeats Platte Canyon 11-5 in 5 innings.
The Demons saw the pitching staff well for the Huskies, drawing many walks and hitting in runs all game. The Demons route the Huskies 11-5 in run rule fashion in 5 innings. The Demons improve to 8-11 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace...
Anna Hunter Senff – May 17, 1934 ~ February 21, 2025
Ann Hunter Senff, 90, died Feb. 21, 2025, at home while under Hospice care with her oldest son, Richard (Butch) Senff present. She is survived by her youngest sister Lynn Hunter Gerber of Ohio, daughter Leesa Hobbs, and son Butch Senff both of Fremont County. She also...
Rodney Dale Ommen – December 7, 1949 ~ February 23, 2025
Rodney Dale Ommen, age 75 of Buena Vista, CO, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 23rd, 2025. Rodney is survived by his wife, Janet Ommen, his son Dr. Lukas Ommen (wife Sammi Ommen), and his sister Rita Snow (husband Jim Snow). Rodney...
Town Hall with Chaffee County Commissioners Wednesday Evening
The League of Women Voters Chaffee County is sponsoring a Town Hall with county commissioners on Wednesday, May 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. Commissioners PT Wood, Gina Lucrezi, and Dave Armstrong will share updates and answer public...
