Salida Seeks Volunteer for Public Arts Commission
City of Salida Invites Residents to Join Public Arts Commission The City of Salida is looking for a dedicated resident to volunteer on its Public Arts Commission. This position offers an opportunity to help shape the city's artistic landscape by overseeing and...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Discuss Public Hearings and Proposed Budget
Poncha Springs Trustees to Hold Key Discussions at Town Hall Meeting The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 6:30 PM at Town Hall to address several significant topics affecting the town. The agenda includes three public hearings. The first will...
Salida City Council to Address Housing, Annexation, and Public Events Tonight
The Salida City Council will meet tonight at 6 PM for a regular session. Key agenda items include appointing a representative to the Greater Salida Recreation Corporation, considering a resolution supporting housing legislative priorities from the Colorado Association...
88-Year-Old Florence Man Pleads Guilty to 1967 Manslaughter of Infant
An 88-year-old Florence man, Keith Smith, pleaded guilty yesterday to voluntary manslaughter in the 1967 death of Roxanne Marie Archuletta, a 14-month-old baby. Smith was sentenced to four years of supervised probation under a plea agreement. The case, ruled...
The Faricy Boys Automotive Hosts “Plug-In” Ceremony to Celebrate Expansion of Electric Vehicle Initiatives
(Salida, CO, Nov. 18, 2024) – The Faricy Boys Automotive, a family-owned, Colorado-based automotive dealership group serving Salida, Cañon City and Colorado Springs for 80+ years, is hosting a “plug-in” ceremony to celebrate the expansion...
Travel Updates: U.S. 50 Middle Bridge Reopens; Browns Canyon Road Construction Begins
Travelers in the region should take note of two significant updates: U.S. 50 Middle Bridge: The bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir has reopened to two-way traffic, providing smoother travel for drivers. However, the Lake Fork Bridge, located five miles to the west,...
Salida Sunrise Rotary Club Accepting Applications for Spring Scholarships
The Salida Sunrise Rotary Club is now accepting applications for their spring semester scholarships. These scholarships aim to support students pursuing education at vocational or technical schools, community colleges, colleges, or universities. Eligible applicants...
Poncha Springs Hosts Open House for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
The Town of Poncha Springs is inviting residents to an Open House this Thursday evening to provide feedback on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update. The event will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. In a press release, Poncha...
Buena Vista Board of Education Meeting Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Education is set to meet tonight, starting with a work session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a single action item: planning for the upcoming Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) convention....
Salida City Council Work Session to Discuss Land Use and Meeting Procedures
The Salida City Council will convene for a work session tonight at 6:00 PM, focusing on two key topics. Council members will discuss the Land Use application process and review meeting procedures outlined in the Council Handbook. This session serves as a precursor to...
Town of Poncha Springs is Updating their Parks & Recreation Master Plan
The community is invited to share feedback that will help shape the future of parks, recreation, and trails in Poncha Springs and southern Chaffee County. The Town of Poncha Springs is currently in the process of updating their Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which...
Monday, November 18th Weather
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Light snow showers are possible over the mountains tonight. Little to no accumulation is expected. Another fast moving system will move over our area tomorrow bringing strong winds, colder air and more...
