2 year-old Calvin recently arrived from one of Ark-Valley Humane Society's transfer partners. Through transfer partnerships, AVHS has worked with 17 shelters in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Texas, and California. Last year, AVHS was able to transfer in 125...
Halloween celebrations are underway in Salida with Heart of the Rockies Halloween tomorrow evening in downtown Salida! From 5 to 8 p.m., F Street (from 3rd to 15th Street) will be closed for the festivities, featuring activities at Alpine Park and along F Street....
Election Day is almost here! In-person voting will continue at the Salida Voter Center (235 West 10th Street) until the polls close on Election Day, November 5. The Salida Voter Center hours are: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon Election Day,...
Cottonwood Pass is set to close for the winter season this Friday at 6 a.m. The pass, which reaches an elevation of 12,120 feet, connects Chaffee and Gunnison Counties via Chaffee County Road 306 and Gunnison County Road 209. Due to heavy snow accumulation, Cottonwood...
Chaffee County Public Health has reported a recent uptick in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the area. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection that begins with cold-like symptoms—runny nose, low-grade fever, and a mild cough. After about a week, it...
Halloween DUI enforcement period begins Wednesday Statewide — The many consequences of a DUI can be haunting, so make the safe choice and find a sober ride home during Halloween festivities. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, the Colorado Department of Transportation will...
