Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County Response to Critical Incident
The safety and protection of the youth we serve is always our absolute highest priority and we take any situation that might impact their well-being very seriously. A few weeks ago, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County learned of a police investigation into...
Salida Police Department Looking for Potential Victims Associated with Chaffee County Boys and Girls Club
On April 18th, 2024, the Salida Police Department was contacted by the El Paso County Department of Human Services about a case that was previously sent to the Colorado Springs Police Department. A Salida Police Detective spoke with an El Paso County DHS case worker....
Virginia Joann Volkmar
August 17, 1946 ~ May 5, 2024 Virginia “Joann” Volkmar, 77, of Salida CO died peacefully May 5, 2024, surrounded by her family at Columbine Manor in Salida after a battle with end stage COPD. Joann was born on August 17, 1946, in Salida CO to Della...
Initium Health to conduct a health careers feasibility study for Colorado Mountain College’s Salida campus
Colorado Mountain College is excited to announce an initiative with Initium Health to explore the feasibility of new health care education programs at CMC’s Salida campus. This study focuses on the potential introduction of a nursing program alongside other health...
Pittie Puppy Thrivers
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-Chair Near the end of February, four pit bull pups were born at the Ark-Valley Humane Society. Their mother was super sweet, but, for reasons that cannot be known for certain, she refused to nurse one of her newborns and a few days later...
Judy Lynne (Cass) Clardy
December 10, 1945 ~ May 1, 2024 Judy Lynne (Cass) Clardy was born on December 10th, 1945, in San Diego, California to her late parents, June and Lionel Cass. Both parents were employed by aeronautical construction companies providing for a stable...
HRRMC Dermatology clinic to move locations on hospital campus
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Dermatology clinic will be transitioning to a new location on HRRMC’s main campus. Starting Monday, May 20, board-certified dermatologists Kathryn Echols, M.D., FAAD, Sophia Rangwala, M.D., FAAD, and...
HRRMC Dermatology clinic to move locations on hospital campus
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Dermatology clinic will be transitioning to a new location on HRRMC’s main campus. Starting Monday, May 20, board-certified dermatologists Kathryn Echols, M.D., FAAD, Sophia Rangwala, M.D., FAAD, and...
New Chaffee County Non-Profit Aims to Provide Mental Health Services
A newly formed nonprofit called Synergy in the Service Industry is hosting its first annual fundraiser this Saturday. The mission of the Chaffee County based organization is to provide support and normalize access to mental health and wellness in the service...
Buena Vista Baseball defeats Salida in the Chaffee County Showdown part 2 5-4.
Opposite the game just a week ago, defense was the main story this time around. Salida held a lead all the way into the 6th inning, until Buena Vista scored in the bottom of the 6th to tie things up. With the game tied in the bottom of the 7th, the Demons drove in a...
Barbara “Barbie” Lee Luna
September 9, 1971 ~ April 19, 2024 Barbara (Barbie) Lee Luna, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2024. Barbara was born on September 9, 1971 to Nick Standing Bear and Barbara Reeves in Denver, CO. She graduated from Adams City High School in...
7th Annual Tails On The Trail 5K Race Returns on May 18th
Ark-Valley Humane Society is thrilled to announce our 7th annual Tails on The Trail 5K Walk/Run for the animals on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. This dog and family-friendly event will be one you don’t want to miss! “Tails on the Trail is a great way to celebrate our...
