By: Judy Hamontre January 24 was “Change A Pet’s Life Day,” created to encourage people to adopt pets from shelters and raise awareness about animals in need.  According to the Animal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), about 6.3 million...

The Salida Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Riveting Experience as our February Business of the Month! Riveting Experience Jewelry is a wine and design, make your own jewelry studio in the heart of downtown, Salida, Colorado. Riveting Experience Jewelry is...

Join the Salida Council for the Arts for their Creative Mixer! This month's featured artist is Cate Whitmore, with a collection of small watercolors on paper, large-scale digital prints and scrolls, digitally printed sculptures. The theme is "Fluidity".  Music will be...

The Chaffee County Community Foundation is inviting all qualified nonprofit organizations serving Salida and Buena Vista to apply for more than $145,000 in funds available through the Spring Municipal Grant Cycle.  The grant cycle continues through February...

The Colorado Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement for the Super Bowl Weekend DUI enforcement period beginning today and running through the 14th. Expect saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints.

A battle is brewing at the Colorado State Capital over a bill that could increase taxes on some short-term rental properties.  Many Coloradans who own short-term rentals say they worry the bill will negatively impact their livelihoods.  And they say it could...