Salida Post Office to Host Job Fair with On-Site Application Assistance
Explore Career Opportunities at Salida Post Office Job Fair The Salida Post Office is hosting a job fair tomorrow from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at its location at 310 D Street. This event offers a valuable opportunity for job seekers to explore career options with the U.S....
Jack G. Leighton
March 25, 1941 ~ August 2, 2024 (age 83) Jack G. Leighton, age 83, of Poncha Springs passed away on August 2, 2024. He was born March 25, 1941 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Gilford and Fern Leighton. Fresh out of high school in 1959, Jack began an 8-year military career...
Ronald Lee Dossman
July 15, 1940 ~ August 6, 2024 (age 84) Ronald (Ron) Dossman passed away 8/6/2024 at Montereau Retirement Community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ron was preceded in death by his wife Jessie, as well as his parents and brothers. Ron was born in Welch, Oklahoma on 7/15/1940. He...
Dennis A. Daley
February 20, 1952 ~ August 18, 2024 (age 72) Dennis A. Daley passed away on August 18th, 2024 at the age of 72 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Chicago, IL as the first son of Eugene and Mary Daley. Denny and his wife Barbara moved out to Salida,...
Toni Gonzales Obituary
In Loving Memory Toni Marie Gonzales, 41 passed in her family’s home August 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born June19, 1983, daughter to Roxanne Merton in Pocatello, Idaho. She was a long-term employee at Columbine Manor and the Safeway bakery in Salida...
Chaffee County Public Health Announces Special Activities at 2024 Embracing Aging Expo: “Sentimental Swap Shop” and “Support During Life’s Critical Moments Workshop”
Chaffee County, CO – Chaffee County Public Health is excited to highlight two unique and meaningful activities at this year’s Embracing Aging Expo, set to take place on Friday, September 13th, 2024 from 9a-2p, at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. These activities are...
CENTER, COLORADO EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION MORE HOUSING NOW GRANT
The Town of Center is pleased to announce the community has been awarded a $2 million dollar More Housing Now grant through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The purpose of this grant is to provide the essential infrastructure to lay the groundwork for...
Meet Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week – Benji!
Meet Benji: Ark-Valley Humane Society's Pet of the Week Benji has been waiting for his forever home at Ark-Valley Humane Society for 81 days, and we're not sure why! This 7-year-old senior cat is a staff and volunteer favorite. Benji embodies everything we love about...
Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Full Circle Real Estate Group
Full Circle Real Estate Group Joins Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Full Circle Real Estate Group as its newest member with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This event celebrated the addition of the...
Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Breaks Ground on New Office Building in Salida
The Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony in Salida The Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (UAAAA) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new office building at 6266 Cleora Road in Salida tomorrow, starting at 10 AM. This event...
Free Parenting Classes in Chaffee County: Nurturing Parenting & Parent Toolkit
Family and Youth Initiatives is offering two valuable parenting classes this fall, designed to help parents and caregivers strengthen their relationships with their children and guide them through crucial developmental stages. Both classes are free of charge and...
CDOT Night Paving on Highway 285/50: Lane Closures Through Thursday
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will commence night work for paving operations on the Highway 285/50 intersection project starting tonight. This phase of the project is scheduled to continue through Thursday, with CDOT opting for night work to reduce...










