New Year’s Eve Community Open Mic and Potluck
The monthly Community Open Mic and Potluck is at A Church at 419 D Street in Salida Sunday, Dec. 31st, from noon to 5 pm. Bring your talent, a potluck dish to share and a $5 donation. Sign up for the open mic at the door.
Salida Circus’ New Year’s Camp Student Showcase is Saturday
The Salida Circus New Year’s Camp Student Showcase takes place Saturday, Dec. 30th, at the SteamPlant beginning at 11 am. Kids ages 4 to 15 will show off their new skills learned in the New Year Camp. Admission is by donation.
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center Hosts Adult Hot Soak Tonight
Tonight is Adult Hot Soak at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Adult Hot Soak features the leisure pool heated to between 102 and 104 degrees, with lights turned down. This event is for adults older than 18 only. Cost is $10.
Meet Oliver & Company – Six Abandoned Puppies Saved by the Ark-Valley Humane Society
In November, six adorable puppies were transferred to AVHS from Utah who had been abandoned on the side of the road in a box labeled “Free Puppies.”
Celebrate The New Year with a Safe and Sober Ride
Ring in the New Year responsibly with a safe and sober ride home. Starting today, the Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement begin the New Year’s Eve Weekend DUI enforcement period. Expect saturation patrols and sobriety...
Watch: Republican Lauren Boebert Running for New Congressional District
Republican Lauren Boebert will run for a new Congressional district in 2024. In a Facebook video released yesterday, she announced her plans to move to District 4 and run for the seat that will open up when fellow Republican Ken Buck’s term ends. Buck, whose...
Judge Rules No Personal Photos In Courtroom During Penrose Funeral Home Trial
An El Paso County Judge has ruled that families of the almost 200 bodies found improperly stored at a Penrose funeral home can not bring photos of their loved ones to court proceedings. The decision comes after several families showed up to the funeral home...
Ark-Valley Humane Society Pet of the Week: Star
Meet Star! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Star is a snuggly, sweet 2-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is dog and guinea-pig friendly (she lived with both in her previous home). If Star was entered into a dog show, she'd be sure to win...
Chaffee County Non-Profits Awarded $20,000 from El Pomar Foundation
El Pomar has awarded $20,000 to Chaffee County non-profits. During the most recent distribution of funds, $5,000 each was given to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaffee County, Chaffee County Community Foundation, Chaffee County Hospitality and Guidestone. El...
Salida Montessori School Receives Nearly $14 Million for New School
The Salida Montessori School has received almost $14 million to build a new school. The grant comes from Building Excellent Schools Today. Montessori says they are tentatively considering building on their property at 118 J Street. Hopes are that a new school will be...
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PET PATROL: Do You Recognize This Dog? [Update]
[UPDATE] Rojo's owners have been located and he is back home. The Pet Patrol needs your help! This husky mix is lost. It showed up in Poncha Springs on Christmas Day. The dog is a red and white husky mix and is approximately 1 year old. It has a collar with its rabies...
Avalanche Danger ‘Moderate’ to ‘Considerable’ Across Central and Southern Mountains
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is listing the avalanche danger in our Central Mountains as Moderate. The avalanche danger in the southern mountains is Considerable. Careful evaluation, cautious route-finding and conservative decision making are...
