The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight, October 13, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Under the consent agenda, council is expected to approve an ordinance removing the Chaffee County residency requirement for short-term rental business licenses. In...
Chaffee County Public Health is advising residents to prepare for higher health insurance premiums in 2026 for plans purchased through Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s health insurance exchange. Officials say the increases are expected due to changes at the...
Achieve, Inc. is asking for the community’s help in choosing a name for its new coffee shop at Jane’s Place in Salida. The community naming survey is open through October 31, and everyone is encouraged to cast their vote. The new coffee shop will serve as a paid job...
Mostly sunny and mild conditions can be expected today.A storm system will bring rain and snow back to the area Thursday into Friday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 71. A low of 33. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 65, a low of 31. Leadville and...
A collection of original animal-centered oil paintings from Salida artist Katie Maher are on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) now through December 31 of this year. Maher graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Art and minors in Business...
Phyllis Rae Berkenkotter, age 94, a beloved longtime resident of Howard, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at her home. Born April 13, 1931, in Indiana to Clarence and Reba (Fulk) Hamand, Phyllis brought warmth and dedication to her community and...
