NAMI Offers Free Mental Health Program
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Chaffee County chapter is offering a free Family-to-Family program for families and friends of adults with mental health conditions. The online eight-session Family-to-Family program will be held on Thursday...
5th Annual ‘Bow Wow Film Festival’ Premieres February 26th
Ark-Valley Humane Society is teaming up with the Salida SteamPlant to bring another "Bow Wow Film Festival" to Chaffee County for the fifth year in a row. Ark-Valley will be offering a hybrid event this year. Viewers can enjoy the film festival at the...
Colorado’s Marijuana Industry Sees Record-Breaking Year
The Colorado marijuana industry has a record breaking 2021 with over $2.2 billion in sales. The state Revenue Department is reporting that the new milestone follows a trend that’s grown since marijuana sales started in 2014. Each year has welcomed...
Chaffee County Youth Alliance Announces 2022 Mini-Grant Opportunity
The Chaffee County Youth Alliance, a community-based prevention program promoting positive youth development, is excited to offer its 5th annual mini-grant application for community organizations working with youth across Chaffee County.
Deadline for hospital board nominations is February 25
The Salida Hospital District has announced the period for hospital board member nominations of Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is now open. There are three three-year terms and one one-year term open seats...
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats Lamar 65-46
The Spartans defeat Lamar in a tough road game 65-46. Sealing their spot as number 2 in the tri-peaks league. Check out highlights here....
Salida Girls Basketball Falls to Lamar 49-6.
The Lady Spartans lost in a league game while at home, losing to the Lamar girls 49-6. They'll be back in action next Wednesday against Buena Vista on 92.3 the Peak.
Quinn Elaine McCloskey
Quinn Elaine McCloskey was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida on February 9, 2022, at 8:09 pm. She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 20½ inches long. Quinn’s parents are Kevin and Franki McCloskey of Poncha Springs. She has one...
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Trixie’s Birthday Wish is to Find Her Forever Home [Update]
[Update] Trixie got her birthday wish and was adopted! Thank you to everyone who helped share her story and submitted adoption applications! https://youtu.be/njonAascmSc [Original story] We want to introduce you to a very special dog named Trixie. Trixie’s 8th...
Jane’s Place Project Supported with $350,000 Donation
The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners and Department of Human Services were recently able to make another positive financial impact for a priority project within the community, approving a donation of $350,000 to support Chaffee Housing Authority’s Jane’s Place project.
Morphew Murder Case Update: Abuse Allegations Out-DNA Evidence In
Barry Morphew, facing charges of first-degree murder in the death of his wife Suzanne, appeared for a motions hearing in a Fremont County courtroom yesterday where the judge decided abuse allegations against Morphew presented by the prosecutors will not be allowed in the upcoming trial.
The Lady Demons Score A Win Against Woodland Park 40-28
The Buena Vista girls team defeat the Woodland Park girls team in a well-fought battle. Check out highlights here....
