BV Chamber Brings Back Community Events
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is bringing several beloved community events back under its leadership. These events include: Fourth of July Parade and Festival Gold Rush Days Parade of Lights Chocolate Walk Hometown Holiday Craft Fair The Chamber is now seeking...
Salida Community Center Food Distribution Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution tomorrow, starting at 10 AM. This event is drive-through only. Simply stay in your vehicle, and volunteers will bring the food to you. No paperwork is required—just provide your name, address, and...
Leadville Police Warn of Counterfeit Bills
Leadville Police Chief Dan Trelka is urging residents and businesses to be vigilant after counterfeit $20 bills were recently intercepted at a local gas station. The gas station unknowingly accepted 13 fake bills during a single transaction. While the counterfeit...
Salida City Council Regular Meeting Tonight
The Salida City Council will conduct a regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 PM. In unfinished business, the council will hold two public hearings: Adopting the 2024 Edition of the Model Traffic Code An Ordinance Approving the Angelview Planned Development In new...
Painting exhibit by Salida artist Laura Barton now on display at HRRMC
SALIDA, Colo.— A collection of original, bovine-themed oil paintings from Salida artist Laura Barton are on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) now through March 31 of this year. Bovines, of the subfamily Bovinae, comprise a...
Salida Council for the Arts Seeks New Board Members
The Salida Council for the Arts is preparing for an exciting 2025 and is seeking new board members to handle email marketing, website updates, social media management, and the treasurer role. The council is also calling for musicians to join the 2025 Creative Mixer...
2025 Grant Cycle Opens with Municipal and First Responder Opportunities
The Chaffee County Community Foundation has opened its 2025 grant cycle, offering funding opportunities to support nonprofit organizations, first responders, educators, and community projects. Applications for the Springs Municipal Grants and First Responder Grants...
First Baby of 2025 Arrives: Erron Garcia
SALIDA, Colo.— Erron Garcia was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s FamilyBirthing Center in Salida on January 2, 2025 at 8:32 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 20.25 inches long.Erron’s parents are Taylin and Evan Garcia of Salida....
Final Meeting for Chaffee County Commissioners Felt and Baker – Commissioner-elect Gina Lucrezi to be appointed
The Chaffee County Commissioners will meet tomorrow at 9 AM for their final session of the year, marking the last meeting for Commissioners Greg Felt and Keith Baker. Outgoing statements from Felt and Baker will open the meeting. Additional business includes approving...
Highway 96 Reopens After Rockslide Cleanup in Custer County
Highway 96 between Westcliffe and Wetmore is now fully reopened. CDOT crews removed thousands of tons of rock and debris following a massive rockslide last week. Earlier this week, Mackenzie Junction reopened for drivers traveling westbound from Highway 165 to Rye,...
Salida City Council Work Session Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight at 6 PM. The agenda includes updates from the Chaffee County Building Official and discussions on downtown construction, closures, parks development manuals, and park construction standards. Tomorrow, the...
Kenneth A. Baker – March 10, 1932 ~ December 29, 2024
Ken Baker passed away on December 29, 2024, at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte with family by his side. He was born in Salida in 1932 to Earl Baker and Selma (Forsbeck) Baker. He was one of eight children. Ken grew up in Salida and graduated from Salida High...
