Tonight marks another First Friday in downtown Salida, and this month’s theme is Luau Night! Art galleries will stay open late, offering visitors the chance to meet local artists, watch live demonstrations, and enjoy special receptions. Many galleries will also...
A BV Schools Proud Trivia Night Fundraiser will take place next Friday at McGinnis Gym, offering a fun-filled night of dinner, drinks, and trivia—plus a special appearance by former NFL player Nate Solder. All proceeds from the event will benefit the BV track program...
The Salida High School drama team presents their spring play, “Miss Holmes,” this weekend at the Salida High School auditorium. Showtimes: Friday, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. (matinee) & 7:00 p.m. Tickets are just $5.
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation has announced the return of its annual Cancer Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, at the HRRMC main campus. This event unites community members, including cancer survivors, affected families,...
A lawsuit against former Custer County Deputy Michael Kear has been settled for $700,000 following allegations of excessive force. Kear was accused of tasing and allegedly punching a handcuffed 16-year-old in January 2022. While the settlement total is significant,...
Gary Douglas Vollertsen, age 81, of Villa Grove, passed away on March 2, 2025, at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, CO. Gary was born March 22, 1943, in Rochester, New York, to Earl and Catherine (Shepard) Vollertsen. Gary and his family moved to Villa Grove in...