The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the membership of Ascent Eye Care with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. About Ascent Eye Care Full-service optometry practice: Offering comprehensive eye care services. Owned by Dr. Nick Chariton, a local...
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Outdoor Equity Board and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. This funding will support the expansion of outdoor recreation and education programs for underserved youth and...
Sangre de Cristo Electric is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program and youth tour program. Scholarship Program Open to high school seniors planning to attend college or trade school. Aimed at supporting local students in furthering their...
Former District Attorney Linda Stanley has been served with a copy of the joint lawsuit filed by the Boards of County Commissioners for Fremont, Chaffee, and Custer counties. Lawsuit Details: Allegations: Fraud and civil theft. Misuse of over $110,000 in taxpayer...
John Walter Smith passed away peacefully on December 13th at the age of 74. He was born in the Leadville hospital on April 19th 1950 but he and his family lived in Climax, Colorado throughout his adolescence until they moved to Leadville. John Started working at the...
Ring in the New Year in style with Salida’s Heart of the Rockies New Year’s Eve Celebration in downtown Salida! Highlights of the Event: Giant Lighted Heart Drop: Dropped from over 50 feet in the air via the Salida Fire Department’s ladder truck. First Drop: 9 PM for...
