Collegiate Peak Banks Announces Community Heroes Campaign Contest Winners
Colorado-based Collegiate Peak Banks, a division of Glacier Bancorp, is pleased to announce the winners of the Community Heroes campaign, including a non-profit organization and an employee nominated non-profit.
New Salida History Book Series Arrives June 3rd
Salida, home to Colorado’s largest National Historic District, has more wild-west history than most towns, but the numerous individual stories have not received a complete investigation until now. Steve Chapman, the historian for Salida Walking Tours and author of the...
Tabor Opera House Opens Summer Tours, Offers Theater Workshop for Local Youth
Summer programming at the Tabor Opera House in Leadville, Colo., includes tours that show newly discovered stage scenery dating to 1879 as well as a theater workshop for local youth. Live performances will not be held this season, due to uncertainties surrounding...
HRRMC Foundation announces 2021 recipient of Dr. William G. Mehos Scholarship
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation proudly announces Sophie Pressly as the 2021 recipient of the Dr. William G. Mehos scholarship. Sophie is a senior at Salida High School and was awarded $1,250. Prerequisites of the scholarship include...
Marijuana Possession Limits Double
Colorado residents can now legally posses up to 2 ounces of marijuana after a bill was signed into law doubling the possession limit for adults 21 and older. Governor Jared Polis said that he will now issue additional pardons under the new law to residents...
Howard Fire Gets Donated Engine
The Howard Volunteer Fire Department received a fire engine donation from the Eaton Fire Department. The Eaton Fire Protection District Board of Directors decided to donate their 1992 Freightliner Engine to a department that could utilize it more than they were...
Monday, May 24, 2021 Weather
A sunny and dry week is ahead. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 73 today. Look for an overnight low of 39. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 69, a low of 37....
BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Northwest Colorado, Southwest Colorado, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) for existing and upcoming member vacancies in June 2021. All RACs consist of 15 citizens...
Crestone is “Dark Sky” Community
In recognition of its exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of quality lighting policies, dark sky education and citizen support, the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) announced today that it has...
HRRMC Now Offering Free Women’s Health Screenings Across Clinic Locations
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation is now accepting applications for the Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) Clinical Services program. The WWC program is grant funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)...
Chaffee Rec Plan Ready to View
The Chaffee Recreation Council offers opportunity for the public to review elements of the Chaffee Rec Plan starting today on the Envision Chaffee County website. The plan’s goals are to protect natural resources, maintain exceptional outdoor experiences and sustain...
Salida senior Allyna Bright signs to swim in college
Thursday saw Salida send their second swimmer to the next level this year, and the third in the past three as Allyna Bright signed her letter of intent to swim for the Hendrix Warriors. We talked with Allyna after the signing....
