Behavioral Health Coalition Kickoff Meeting Tomorrow
Chaffee County Public Health is officially launching the Chaffee County Behavioral Health Coalition. Meeting Details: When: Tomorrow, noon to 1:30 PM. Where: Chaffee County Fairgrounds. RSVP: Email . Coalition Vision:“Everyone in Chaffee...
Nurturing Parenting Classes Begin Tonight
The Chaffee County Family and Youth Initiative is offering Nurturing Parenting Classes starting tonight and continuing every Wednesday evening through April 9th. Details: Where: Poncha Springs Town Hall. Who: Parents and caregivers of children up to 11 years old....
Poncha Springs Trustees Special Meeting Tonight
Poncha Springs Trustees have scheduled a special meeting tonight with a single agenda item: Executive Session: To receive legal advice regarding settlement of pending litigation with the City of Salida.Trustees will reconvene in open session afterward to take any...
Call for Nominations: 2025 Chaffee County Community Awards
February 28th Celebration to Honor Local Excellence Chaffee County, CO – The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, Chaffee County Community Foundation, and Central Mountain Small Business Development Center are proud to announce the 2025 Chaffee County Community...
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats Gunnison 61-32
The Spartans ran the Cowboys back over the pass with a 61-32 route of Gunnison. The Spartan boys are 2-0 since the break. The Spartans improve to 6-2 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them here...
Salida Girls Basketball defeats Gunnison 50-43.
The Spartans battled in the 1s Quarter, before taking things over in the 2nd. The Spartans never gave up the lead on the way to a 50-43 win. The Lady Spartans improve to 6-2 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them here...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball defeats Sanford 61-39.
The Demons jumped the Mustangs early and held the lead the rest of the way as they route Sanford at home. The Demons improve to 6-1 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware... find them...
Buena Vista Girls Basketball falls to Sanford 51-21.
The Lady Demons battled, but fell short of Sanford 51-21 at home. The Lady Demons will fall to 3-5 on the season. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware... find them here...https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/18033) right here......
Earl Leonard Bjurstrom – June 28, 1935 ~ January 5, 2025
Earl Leonard Bjurstrom (USAF - Retired), born June 28, 1935 in St. Paul, MN, passed on January 5th, 2025 at the age of 89 in Salida, CO. Preceded in death by Karen - his wife of over six decades, his daughters Cindy (Cobb) and Suzanne, and his grandsons Trevor and...
Sonja Barbara Lofgren – June 28, 1969 ~ January 10, 2025
Sonja was born in Cody, Wyoming as the fifth child of Thore and Helen (Shaffer) Lofgren. Though her arrival was wrought with many challenges and heartaches, she brought light and joy to all who knew her. Sonja moved to Aurora, Colorado with her family where she...
Salida Arts and Culture Call for Artists
Local artists are invited to submit heart-themed art for the February show “Follow the Hearts to Salida” at the SteamPlant’s Paquette Gallery. Submission Details: Submit a JPG of your artwork and a completed application to by February 1st....
League of Women Voters Hosts Teen Issues Discussion
The League of Women Voters Chaffee County will host a conversation about cell phones, social media, and other issues impacting teenagers tonight. Details: When: 5 PM to 6:30 PM Where: Crest Academy, 627 Oak Street, Salida Panelists: Salida Superintendent of Schools...
