Cuchara Mountain Park, the historic ski area in southern Colorado, is reopening this weekend for the first time in 25 years, marking a major milestone for the community and winter sports enthusiasts. The ski hill will be open Saturday and Sunday, and will...
January is recognized as Quality of Life Month, a time to focus on overall wellbeing. Quality of life extends beyond physical health and also includes mental, emotional, and social wellness, all of which play an important role in maintaining a healthy...
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will begin offering free income tax return preparation help starting February 7 through April 13. Services will be available Mondays and Saturdays at the Salida Methodist Church, and appointments...
The Chaffee County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Salida Community Center, High Country Bank, and the City of Salida, has launched a fundraising campaign to ensure fireworks displays return for two of the community’s most popular events: the Parade of...
Xcel Energy has awarded a $1.4 million grant to the Salida School District to support the transition to electric transportation. The funding will be used to purchase electric school buses and install charging infrastructure. The project includes the acquisition...
Red Flag Fire Warnings are in effect for much of the state today as strong winds create dangerous fire conditions. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 45 miles per hour, significantly increasing the risk of rapid fire spread. Officials have declared a no burn day,...
