Ken Baker passed away on December 29, 2024, at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte with family by his side. He was born in Salida in 1932 to Earl Baker and Selma (Forsbeck) Baker. He was one of eight children. Ken grew up in Salida and graduated from Salida High...
This weekend, Monarch Mountain is hosting Demo Days to launch National Ski and Snowboard Safety Month! The event highlights the “Your Responsibility Code,” aimed at promoting safety and raising awareness about managing risks in snowsports through common sense and...
Join the Longfellow Elementary Parents Association tonight for a special family movie night at the SteamPlant! The featured film, Kung Fu Panda 4, begins at 5:00 PM. Tickets are $10 per person. Children 3 and under get in free but are not guaranteed a seat, so plan...
Celebrate creativity this evening with First Friday in downtown Salida from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Explore local art galleries, enjoy live music, and meet talented artists in their studios. The event also features tours, demonstrations, and a chance to connect with the...
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of scam calls targeting residents. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers, even using the names of actual officers in Chaffee County. Callers claim that the recipient missed a court date or...
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has officially announced his candidacy for governor in the 2026 election. Weiser, a Democrat, has served as the state’s attorney general since 2018 and was reelected in 2022. During his tenure, he has focused on consumer...
