Some on Salida City Council talk as if any new construction will ease a housing crisis. Watch what actually happens.

A celebration of life for Julie Anne Thiessen will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 24, 2026, at Poncha Springs Town Hall, 333 Burnett Ave.

Dear Editor On Jan. 22 at 8:04 p.m., Commissioner P.T. Wood called 911 and reported a large fire with flames and smoke at the Calco building, seen from about a quarter mile to the west.

Chaffee County commissioners heard updates about local youth programs, the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) and the county 4-H program, and the results of the county’s 2025 audit.

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to support rezoning several properties in Garfield for commercial use, despite opposition from neighboring property owners.

Anyone who attended a Salida school board or city council meeting in the past week has likely noticed a personal clash unfolding between the superintendent and the mayor.

Salida City Council heard preliminary budget presentations from representatives of numerous departments during a work session ...

The Vault Salon, in the basement of 130 W. Second St. in Salida, has recently expanded into apprenticeship with 18-year-old ...

The Salida High School volleyball team hasn’t lost a set in their last three games after beating Woodland Park in straight ...

The Salida High School football team, plagued by early mistakes, dropped their Oct. 16 road game against undefeated Colorado ...

The Salida High School boys’ soccer team snuck past Fountain Valley 1-0 Oct. 19 on the road, keeping their undefeated status as they prepare for the Tri-Peaks League championship.

A community discussion about Salida’s 5H zoning ballot measure will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 20, 2026, at the Rotary Scout Hut in ...