Chipeta Park News Today

A 24-hour manhunt is over in Woodland Park.

Easter events in and around Salida had big turnouts this year, organizers reported, as well as several new additions to improve experiences.

Despite the falling snow in Buena Vista today making the landscape look more like winter than spring, Easter is coming up on March 31 and the hunt for

Many Easter activities will take place in and around Salida this year.

Witness how a music box transformed tragedy into hope, resulting in a cherished community landmark.

Witness how a music box transformed tragedy into hope, resulting in a cherished community landmark.

Weds., Nov. 29

It’s double the pleasure, double the fun for the town of Nederland who will welcome two festivals on the same day on Aug. 26.

Valerie was born March 30, 1932, in Fort Scott, KS, to James Wheeler and Marie E. (Hergenreder) McKee. She was baptized and confirmed in Fort Scott, KS, where she attended elementary school. At the beginning of high school, she moved with her family to Chipeta Park, CO. It was there that Val met Dean Smischny, who would soon become the love of her life. She attended Manitou Springs High School, graduating in 1950. After high school, she attended college at Fort Collins, CO A&M before joining...

You haven’t experienced summer until tomato juice is dripping down your chin,