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.
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HRRMC Foundation Seeks Sponsors for 2024 Cancer Walk
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,...
Custer County Settles Excessive Force Lawsuit for $700,000
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 – March 22, 1943 ~ March 2, 2025
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...
Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Joins Chaffee County Community Foundation to Expand Local Impact
Chaffee County, CO (March 7, 2025) – Monarch Mountain is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF), enhancing its support for the local community through the Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Donor-Advised Fund....
Colorado Fishing Licenses Now on Sale
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced that fishing licenses for the new season are now on sale. Anyone 16 and older must have a valid license to fish, with the exception of anglers age 15 and younger. Licenses are valid through March 31, 2026, and pricing varies...
