May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Colorado Department of Transportation is revving up its efforts to protect riders as they hit the road in greater numbers. Although motorcycle deaths decreased slightly in 2023, the safety of these vulnerable road...
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) are hosting the 33rdAnnual Clean Up Green Up in conjunction with Colorado Public Lands Day on Saturday May 18. Volunteers can preselect online or register in...
Both Salida and Buena Vista had their offense clicking in the Chaffee County Showdown. Buena Vista jumped out of the gate running to take an 11-4 lead in the first three innings. Salida scores 8 runs in the 4th inning to take a lead over the Demons. Buena Vista...
In its latest Annual Report to the Community, the Envision Forest Health Council reports progress toward implementing Chaffee County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan , which outlines comprehensive strategies to address the risk. It was a banner year, as...
May 23, 1936 ~ April 21, 2024 Carole Nancy (Hillen) Jackson, 87, of Salida, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 23, 1936, in Pomona, California, to Bob and Marion Hillen (Kroger), Carole...
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-chair This past Sunday I had the pleasure to be part of the Ark-Valley Humane Society volunteer and foster appreciation event. It was so much fun to meet everyone and share our favorite animal stories. Although we do not run into...
