SOLVISTA HEALTH is hiring RNs, Nurses Assistants and Behavioral Health Workers
Solvista Health is hiring RNs, Nurses Assistants and Behavioral Health Workers, at our Regional Assessment Center in Salida. Signing bonuses are available. Visit their website at solvistahealth.org/careers to see available positions and apply.
Chaffee Chips Wildfire Mitigation Events: Free Slash Removal and Chipping Services for Homeowners
Chaffee Chips Wildfire Mitigation Events are underway, helping landowners create defensible space around their homes. Chaffee Chips is offering free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services in several areas this year. Service Dates: July 30th and August 1st:...
Cripple Creek Donkeys Roam Free Every Memorial Day
The donkeys are once again roaming free in Cripple Creek. Every Memorial Day, these loveable city mascots are given free rein to explore the "greener pastures" of city lawns and gardens in Cripple Creek. According to the Two Mile High Club, the nonprofit organization...
Salida Chalk Festival will take place on June 29th
Join local and regional professional artists as they transform downtown Salida into a vibrant outdoor gallery at the Salida Chalk Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 29, from 9:00am to 7:00pm. This exciting event, produced by the Salida Creative District and Salida...
Governor Polis Signs Landmark Bills to Reform Colorado’s Funeral Home Industry
Governor Jared Polis has signed three bills into law that will align Colorado with other states in regulating the funeral home and mortuary industry. This legislative action follows a series of disturbing incidents in recent years, including the illegal sale of body...
Susan Jane Grannell
November 15, 1947 ~ May 18, 2024 Susan Grannell of Poncha Springs passed away peacefully on May 18. She was born in Oakland California to her parents Andrew and Jessica Mullins and grew up there. She lived in San Diego, California and San Antonio, Texas...
River Runners River Report
This is Travis at River Runners with your CFS report for Tuesday, May 28. The Arkansas River is slowly rising. Expect medium flows and prime whitewater out there today Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 1030 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1180 CFS...
It’s Raining Kittens
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-chair It is just the beginning of kitten season, and at Ark-Valley Humane Society there has been a deluge of kittens in the last two weeks. I am telling their “Tail” on May 23. Today, thirty kittens, eight weeks or younger, are in...
Salida Schools Warns Community About Potential Fundraising Scams
Several local businesses have reached out to Salida Schools about solicitors who have requested donations that they claim will support the school district and student athletics or activities. The district does not currently use any third party solicitors to gather...
We Are Chaffee to Host Second “A Home in Paradise” Documentary Showing
After a successful sold-out premiere of “A Home in Paradise” documentary in early May, We Are Chaffee is hosting a second showing of the film that includes a complimentary dinner and facilitated community discussion on June 5th at the Salida Steamplant. “The film...
Memorial Day River Report
This is Travis at River Runners with your CFS report for Memorial Day, May 27. The Arkansas River has leveled off for now, but water levels will rise over the next few weeks. Expect medium flows and prime whitewater out there today Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is...
Buena Vista Baseball Advances after a 7-4 win over Daysprings Christian!
In another dog fight for 7 innings, the Demons advance to Championship Weekend where they will rematch the Limon Badgers. The Demons opened the game up with a couple RBI hits in the 5th inning and let their defense make plays the rest of the way The Demons improve to...
